Darkmouth
No. of pages 416
Published: 2015
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This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is part of a book series called Darkmouth .
This book has been graded for interest at 9 years.
There are 416 pages in this book. This book was published in 2015 by HarperCollins Publishers .
Shane Hegarty was the Arts Editor of the Irish Times, but left to be a full time writer after DARKMOUTH sold in a frenzied auction at Bologna Book Fair in 2013. He lives with his family near Dublin.
This book is in the following series:
This book has been nominated for the following award:
Waterstones Children's Book Award - Fiction - Younger Readers
This book was recognised in the Fiction - Younger Readers category by the Waterstones Children's Book Award.
"Shane Hegarty explodes into the fantasy universe with Darkmouth. An incredible debut. Hilarious and exciting. Terrifying and heart-stopping. Everything a great fantasy series should be. The next big thing is here." Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl
"Hegarty writes surely, unpretentiously and amusingly, drawing up beguiling characters and constructing a plot which simply skips along. Great for primary school children studying myths and legends." The Times
"A cracking debut novel, packed with wonderful characters and imaginative gadgets, and the fast-paced action is underpinned with a dry wit. The first in the series should win an enthusiastic readership impatient for the next title." Daily Mail
"Hegarty understands the importance of humour for young readers. One of the great pleasures of being scared is the release of laughter that comes afterwards, and Darkmouth is peppered with sly, gentle wit." The Irish Times
"Believe the hype. The relationship between the young hero and his father is touching and real. There are touches of Ghostbusters, along with some Bond-like gadgets, plus a rather Dickensian setting (the mist-swirling town of Darkmouth). This fantasy adventure is a stunning debut." Sarah Webb
"A thrilling read, full of quiet wit." Emily Drabble, Guardian Children's Books
"Spine-chilling totally awesome page turner of a book." Charlotte, age 9 (Lovereading4kids)
"The perfect combination of comedy and adventure, which had me enthralled from the front cover to the final fight. A brilliant read!" Sam, age 11 (Lovereading4Kids)
