Break Of Dark

Author: Robert Westall

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  • : $16.95 NZD
  • : 9780099439530
  • : Random House Children's Books
  • : Red Fox
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  • : 06 February 2003
  • : 197mm X 130mm
  • : United Kingdom
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Barcode 9780099439530
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Description

Is there a barrier that divides the dark unknown from the everyday world around us? If so, is it broken sometimes by the dead returning, by the undead, or by alien creatures? This collection of Robert Westall's short stories grabs hold of the imagination and refuses to let go.

Promotion info

Robert Westall written many award-winning books for children, beginning with "The Machine Gunners", published in 1975, which was awarded the Carnegie Medal. He won the Carnegie again in 1982 for "The Scarecrows", the Smarties Prize in 1989 for "Blitzcat", and the Guardian Award in 1991 for "The Kingdom by the Sea".

Reviews

'A master of the unexpected, the macabre and the beguiling twist of plot. Westall is at his most provocative and intriguing with this collection.' VAL BIERMAN

Author description

Robert Westall -Twice winner of the Carnegie Medal. -Winner of the Smarties Prize.