Summary
A stunning timeslip tale about a boy who finds himself trapped in a well-known mining incident that happened many years before! This story of family, community and hope by debut author Karon Alderman is perfect for fans of Skellig and The Wild Way Home.
Everyone knows the history of the famous Heaton Main coal mine accident - but that’s never interested Archie. Why would he bother about the past when he’s got more than enough to worry about right now? Like his Granda’s h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781510109117 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1510109110 |
| Author: | Karon Alderman |
| Publisher: | Hachette Children's Group |
| Imprint: | Orion Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 320 |
| Release Date: | 9 July 2024 |
| Weight: | 228g |
| Dimensions: | 196mm x 128mm x 24mm |
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Critics Review
It tugs the reader irresistibly into the story and into another time zone, as Archie is involved in a legendary local mining tragedy. Ingeniously fusing past and present, triumph and tears, this winner of the Hachette children’s novel award deserves more accolades yet * The Sunday Times *
Gripping, memorable debut novel with a strong sense of place * LoveReading4Kids *
It’s one that stayed with us long after we finished it…Dark Flood would make an excellent class read, especially for those studying mining history or child labour. It’s a powerful, hard-hitting book that may be challenging for younger readers, but its messages are important and impactful - and that’s why it’s in our top 5 of 2024. * Libraries 4 Schools *
About The Author
Karon Alderman
Karon is the New Writing North x Hachette 2022 winner, and is based in Newcastle with her husband, four children and assorted pets. Prior to this, her children’s fiction writing won the Northern Promise Award 2012, and came runner-up in the 2010 Frances Lincoln Diverse Fiction Award. She currently works as an English and creative writing teacher, dyslexia specialist and exams adjustment assessor at Newcastle City Learning.
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