Murkmere
No. of pages 352
Published: 2011
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This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.
There are 352 pages in this book. This book was published in 2011 by Hachette Children's Group .
Patricia Elliott has written nine novels for children and young adults. Her first novel with Hodder, The Ice Boy , won the Fidler Award for a First Novel and was shortlisted for the Branford-Boase among other awards. Her second, Murkmere , was long-listed for the Guardian Fiction Award and she has since been short-listed for many others, including the Calderdale and the Wirral Paperback of the Year.
Elements of the fairytale combine with the darker side of human nature to make this book something oout of the ordinary * Newbury Weekly News *
An absorbing coming-of-age tale ... a gripping story. * Starred review, Publishers Weekly *
Fraught with fenland mist and magicm this supernatural thriller, set in a parallel world, is compassionate and original * The Times *
Elliott drops clever clues into her narrative and builds a suspenseful atmosphere...a well-sustained and spooky fantasy with an absorbing plot and a strong sense of character, place and time... A believable and shivery read. * Young Post in Honk Kong *
The standard of writing displayed by the winners of the Fidler Award is high, and 'The Ice Boy' is no exception. * Writers' News *
wonderful ... elegantly written and very atmospheric * TES Teacher *
Compelling...vivid...rich * SFX Magazine *
I've just read this book, which is sooo good ... I couldn't put it down. * Mizz magazine reader review *
Compelling ... a salutary reminder to keep an eye on the children's bookshelves. * SFX magazine *
Elliott is one of [the Fidler Award's] worthiest winners. This atmospheric debut novel [is] heavy on Kleenex * The Glasgow Herald *
A well-sustained fantasy with an intriguing plot and strong sense of place and time * School Librarian *
The plot is consistantly compelling and it never falters -- Aisling O'Donoghue, aged 15 * Irish News (Belfast) *
Praise for The Ice Boy: 'A remarkable first novel ... here is a writer whom you can trust.' * Armadillo *
This book was brilliant -- really reall good! The plot carried you through -- you couldn't put it down. Spooky! Read it! -- Paula McGuire, Holy Rood High * Teen Titles *
Patricia Elliott has an eviable way with words, a gift for the creation of memorable characters and an ability to keep the story going at a steady and unflagging pace * INIS *
A superbly written enchanting tale that keeps you hooked to the last page * The Eternal Night *
Fraught with fenland mist and magic, this supernatural thriller ... is compassionate and original. * The Times *
This book was brilliant - really, really good! The plot carried you through - you couldn't put it down. Spooky! Read it! * Teen Titles *
A well-sustained fantasy with an intriguing plot and strong sense of place and time. * School Librarian *
Wonderful...this elegantly written and very atmospheric book will intrigue readers of ten plus * TES Teacher *
The story left me in suspense right until the very end and then told me everything -- Katie Atkinson, aged 10 * AQUILA *
Ambergate: 'This is a beautiful, compelling novel.' * Guardian *