Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper (English) Paperback Book

Description: Ghost Hawk by Susan Cooper In the winter of his eleventh year, Little Hawk goes deep into the forest, where he must endure a three-month test of solitude and survival which will turn him into a man.But outside the woods, the world is changing. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description A beautifully written, epic tale from award-winning author, Susan Cooper.In the winter of his eleventh year, Little Hawk goes deep into the forest, where he must endure a three-month test of solitude and survival which will turn him into a man.But outside the woods, the world is changing. English settlers are landing on the shores of the New World, and tensions between native tribes and the invaders are rising.Little Hawks fate becomes irreversibly entwined with that of John, a young English boy who dares to question intolerance. He is witness to a secret murder - will he now be witness to bloodshed between nations?SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2014 Notes An epic tale from an award-winning author set against the settling of the New World. The fate of a native boy and his English counterpart become entwined when he witnesses a secret murder. From the author of The Dark Is Rising. Back Cover MEMORY, MYSTERY, MURDER In the winter of his eleventh year, Little Hawk goes deep into the forest, where he must endure a three-month test of solitude and survival which will turn him into a man. But outside the woods, the world is changing. English settlers are landing on the shores of the New World, and tensions between native tribes and the invaders are rising. Little Hawks fate becomes irreversibly entwined with that of John, a young English boy who dares to question intolerance. He is witness to a secret murder - will he now be witness to bloodshed between nations? Probably Susan Coopers finest work so far Marcus Sedgwick SHORTLISTED FOR THE CILIP CARNEGIE MEDAL 2014 Author Biography Susan Cooper is a world-renowned author of childrens books. Born and brought up in England, she worked as a journalist before moving to America, where she now lives. Her classic The Dark Is Rising sequence has won the Newbery Medal and was twice shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. Her Boggart titles have won the Scottish Arts Council Childrens Book Award and been shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the Smarties Prize. King of Shadows was also shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal. As well as writing novels, Susan Cooper has written for the theatre and for television. Her website is at Review GHOST HAWK is the work of a writer with great imaginative power and long-practised narrative skill. I was swept up in the story, shocked, moved, and enthralled - and completely convinced by the historical background. I havent read anything better for a long time. * Philip Pullman *Moving and long lasting, this is rich storytelling, and is probably Susan Coopers finest work so far -- Marcus Sedgwick * Guardian *evocative and moving * Garth Nix *This book is nothing short of a masterpiece. * The Bookbag *Moving and thought-provoking novel * Maximum Shelf * Promotional A beautifully written, epic tale from award-winning author, Susan Cooper. Prizes Short-listed for Carnegie Medal 2014 (UK) Long-listed for UKLA Book Award 2015 (UK) Review Text GHOST HAWK is the work of a writer with great imaginative power and long-practised narrative skill. I was swept up in the story, shocked, moved, and enthralled - and completely convinced by the historical background. I havent read anything better for a long time. Review Quote GHOST HAWK is the work of a writer with great imaginative power and long-practised narrative skill. I was swept up in the story, shocked, moved, and enthralled - and completely convinced by the historical background. I havent read anything better for a long time. Promotional "Headline" A beautifully written, epic tale from award-winning author, Susan Cooper. Details ISBN055256818X Author Susan Cooper Pages 352 Year 2014 ISBN-10 055256818X ISBN-13 9780552568180 Format Paperback Publication Date 2014-04-03 Imprint Corgi Childrens Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 823.914 Media Book Language English Publisher Penguin Random House Childrens UK AU Release Date 2014-04-03 NZ Release Date 2014-04-03 UK Release Date 2014-04-03 Illustrator Nick Sharratt Birth 1969 Affiliation Boston University School of Medicine Position Translator Qualifications MBE Audience Age 12-17 Alternative 9781448157679 Audience Teenage / Young adult We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:78725515;

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