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There's More to Life

There's More to Life

by RachelBillington (Author)

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    Paperback 2006

    $3.42
Synopsis

Ned has been sent to his Great Aunt Helen's cottage by the sea for the holidays. But nothing turns out as planned. For a start, there's no aunt, and when strange things start to happen, it's clear that Ned is no longer alone.

A ghost, a girl on the run, and an old man hiding next door - all have secrets, and all the while in the lonely coast outside the waves build to a terrible storm ...

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 240
 Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
Published: 21 Sep 2006
ISBN 10: 0340882476
ISBN 13: 9780340882474
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: A young boy, unexpectedly alone in a seaside cottage with strange sounds, a brewing storm, and mysterious people next door - a gripping adventure from a marvellous storyteller.

Media Reviews
A good, old fashioned adventure...rattles along at a cracking pace * Books for Keeps *
A gripping story for the 10s-plus to enjoy * Newbury Weekly News *
THE LIFE OF ST FRANCIS: 'Impressively detailed and recounted with clarity, verve and considerable historical accuracy.' * The Independent on Sunday *
An enjoyable fantasy adventure * School Library Association Journal *
'... good, old fashioned adventure story ... the plot rattles along at a cracking pace, the characters - inlcuding the sea - are larger than life and yet the dilemmas always seem real' * Books for Keeps, Jan 07 *
Author Bio
Rachel Billington was the fifth of eight brothers and sisters and has four children herself. She has published 16 adult novels, of which A WOMAN`S AGE was a bestseller, and 7 children`s books. Until recently she was president of the writers` organisation PEN. She is also co-editor of the only national newspaper for prisoners, INSIDE TIME. She spends part of her time in Dorset and part in London.