In Hollow Lands

In Hollow Lands

by SophieMasson (Author)

Synopsis

When twins Tiphaine and Gromer are lured from their peaceful home into the strange world of the powerful, magical korrigans, it is the beginning of an extraordinary adventure and a terrifying ordeal ...How will they break the spell of their enchantment, who will help them? But Tiphaine's bright mind sees that not only korrigans may discover hidden powers within themselves. Meanwhile, in the human world, a young squire named Bertrand du Guesclin is fighting in the wars against the English. Until one day he finds himself in a wood where a dangerous presence seems to hover, a presence that will transform his life ...

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 240
Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 15 Jan 2004

ISBN 10: 0340854421
ISBN 13: 9780340854426
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
'a magical, mystical tale of enchantment' -- The School Librarian 'a very elegant and enjoyable novel' -- The Guardian 20040424 An exciting story ... In Hollow Lands will probably prove to be one of the richest literary feasts in 2004 for younger teenage readers. -- Canberra Times 20040301 THE TEMPESTUOUS VOYAGE OF HOPEWELL SHAKESPEARE: 'Masterly' -- The Times 20030501 'A refreshing, bracing, venturesome book, with a touch of Stevenson's Treasure Island thrown in for good measure -- Carousel 20030501 PRAISE FOR SOPHIE MASSON 20030501 'Reading one of Sophie Masson's books is like standing on top of a lonely mountain at midnight, under a star-filled sky... Her work has that same sense of clarity, magic and mystery...' -- Garth Nix, author of Sabriel 20030501 CARABAS: 'It is well written and the detail of court life and ways is enthralling. This book will appeal to anyone who has loved the fairytale, for all the trappings are present and correct. A fabulous novel which has been given the cover it deserves.' -- Adele Geras, TES 20020601 CLEMENTINE: 'I was enchanted.' -- The School Librarian 20020601
Author Bio
Sophie Masson was born in Jakarta, Indonesia, to French parents. She has spent most of her life going back and forth between Australia and France. Author of 28 novels, for adults, teenagers and children, she is published in Australia, the US and Italy as well as the UK. Winner of the Australian Young Adult Aurealis Science Fiction and Fantasy Award and shortlisted for many others, she has also written for stage, radio and newspapers, magazines and literary journals. She is still fluently bilingual and frequently returns to France to visit family. She lives in New South Wales, Australia, with her husband and three children. Sophie is the Australian correspondent for ACHUKA website. http://www.achuka.co.uk