The Shadows of Rookhaven
$46.48
- Hardcover
352 pages
- Release Date
29 March 2022
Summary
Pádraig Kenny’s The Shadows of Rookhaven is a story about family and forgiveness, the sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven.
Shadows are gathering over Rookhaven. It is the time of The Great Configuration, a once in a hundred years event. Family and monsters descend on Rookhaven from all over the country to take part. But amid the guests there is an interloper. One who is disguised and has an eye on their destruction.
Meanwhile Mirabelle - part human, part monster - discovers th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529031713 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529031710 |
| Author: | Pádraig Kenny |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 352 |
| Release Date: | 29 March 2022 |
| Weight: | 454g |
| Dimensions: | 38mm x 143mm x 224mm |
| Audience Age: | 9-11 |
Critics Review
One of the most startlingly original children’s books I’ve read in years. It feels like P
One of the most startlingly original children’s books I’ve read in years. It feels like Pádraig Kenny, with Edward Bettison’s mesmerizing illustrations, has created a whole new genre – Piers Torday, on The Monsters of Rookhaven
A sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven, this new Gothic dark-fantasy adventure doesn’t disappoint. – Sarah Webb * The Irish Independent *
Pádraig Kenny
Pádraig Kenny is an Irish writer from County Kildare, now living in Limerick. Previously an arts journalist, a teacher and a librarian’s assistant, he now writes full-time. His first novel Tin was a Waterstones Book of the Month and was nominated for the Carnegie, as well as being shortlisted for the Irish Book Award and several regional awards. He is married with four children. The Shadows of Rookhaven is the sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven, and is Padraig’s second book for Macmillan.
Edward Bettison is a graphic designer and illustrator, born in Hull. He is known for the intricate detail in his original works, authenticity of vision and bold imagery. He lives in Brighton with his partner and teenage son.
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