No. of pages 416
Published: 2011
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Stoneheart .
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 416 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Hachette Children's Group .
Charlie Fletcher is a novelist and screenwriter. He is also the curator/creator of the new StoryMachines micro-festival at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Far Rockaway is his fourth novel and combines the big-hearted real world/magical elements of Field of Dreams with the epic swashbuckling of classic adventure novels like The Last of the Mohicans and Treasure Island. It is his love-letter to the books in his childhood that got him hooked to this whole Story thing in the first place.
Branford Boase Award
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Branford Boase Award
The Branford Boase Award is a prestigious literary award in the United Kingdom that celebrates outstanding debut children's novels. Established in 2000, the award honours the memory of Branford Boase, a children's book publisher, and aims to recognize new authors who demonstrate exceptional storytelling skills and originality in their first published work. The award is aimed at children's literature, specifically focusing on works for readers aged 8 to 12 years. A panel of judges reviews submissions to create a shortlist of nominated titles. There is no public voting process.
'highly original ... the unrelenting thrills never let up' * School Librarian *
Warmly recommended * Books For Keeps *
A fantastical, fast-paced adventure. * Publishing News *
A supernatural thriller with an intriguing premise. * The Mail on Sunday *
An admirable debut. * The Sunday Times *
Thrilling stuff. * The Scotsman *
This fast-paced, supernatural thriller will keep you gripped right to the end. Fans of Edie and George will not be disappointed * SW *
A highly original page-turner. * The Sunday Times *