The Wheatstone Pond
No. of pages 182
Published: 2001
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"The Wheatstone Pond" by Robert Westall is a haunting tale of friendship and betrayal set against the backdrop of a small English village. The story follows two boys, who are drawn to the mysterious and seemingly cursed Wheatstone Pond. As they explore the surrounding area, they uncover dark secrets about the pond's history and its connection to local legends. The boys' bond is tested as they face the unsettling realities of their discoveries, ultimately leading to a chilling climax. The novel artfully blends themes of adventure, supernatural elements, and the complexities of growing up, inviting readers into an atmospheric world of intrigue. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book features in the following series: Plus, Puffin, Puffin Teenage Fiction .
There are 182 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 2001 by Egmont UK Ltd .
Robert Westall -Twice winner of the Carnegie Medal. -Winner of the Smarties Prize.
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Carnegie Medal
This book was recognised by the Carnegie Award. The CILIP Carnegie Medal is awarded by children’s librarians for an outstanding book written in English for children and young people.
