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Why I Went Back


No. of pages 288

Published: 2016

Great for age 12-18 years

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Nominated for the Carnegie Medal. Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award. Aidan needs his bike to deliver all the mail his postman dads been hoarding since his mum was sectioned. But his bikes just been stolen. In the early morning, Aidan chases after the thieves, hellbent on getting it back. When he reaches the abandoned factory where theyve stashed his bike, he has moments to grab it and escape. But he finds more than just stolen goods. Theres a mysterious prisoner chained to the floor. This is the story of why Aidan goes back. Recalling Alan Garner and Susan Cooper, Why I Went Back is a dark tale of magic, myth and undelivered mail.

 

 

This book is the winner of numerous awards

There are 288 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 2016 by Andersen Press Ltd .

James Clammer was born in Bristol and grew up in East Anglia. He has worked at many kinds of job and travelled in Central America and Asia. He now lives in Sussex, where he writes in a shed at the bottom of a cliff.

 

This book has been nominated for the following award:

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.

This book features the following character:

King Arthur
King Arthur is a legendary King of Britain who defeated the Saxons in the late 5th and early 6th centuries and established a vast empire.

"Extraordinary... tense, magical thriller" * Amanda Craig *

 

"From the first page, this novel pulls readers in and refuses to let go." * BookTrust *

 

"A stark but humane look at the pressures that teenagers find themselves under when their homes fall apart - with fantasy elements creeping in the sides... Highly recommended for adventurous readers." * Inis, Children's Books Ireland *

 

"A sinister story, full of magic and suspense" * Carousel *

 

"Gripping... A must read for all lovers of slightly fantastical urban fiction." * Jonas Herriot, librarian and chair, London's Youth Libraries Group *