The Boggart

The Boggart

by SusanCooper (Author)

Synopsis

THE BOGGART is a rollicking tale of a Canadian family, who inherit an ancient Scottish castle. But the castle isn't their only inheritance. With it comes the Boggart - a non-creature from the misty landscape of an earth magic older than time itself. What happens when this timeless creature of the ancient Scottish clans is transplanted into the hustle and bustle of city life in modern day Canada forms a compelling and very funny story. An explosion of pranks, keeps the reader on the edge of his seat until the final call of the bagpipes fades to silence over the dark loch.

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Format: Hardcover
Pages: 196
Publisher: Bodley Head Children's Books
Published: 01 Apr 1993

ISBN 10: 0370318293
ISBN 13: 9780370318295
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: A long awaited novel from world-acclaimed fantasy writer, Susan Cooper.

Author Bio
Susan Cooper read English at Oxford University before going on to write for The Sunday Times, where her first boss was Ian Fleming (of James Bond fame). Susan has written both fiction and picture books for children, including King of Shadows which was shortlisted for The Carnegie Medal 2000. She now lives in America where she continues to write novels, picture books and screenplays. The Dark is Rising Sequence is being made into a motion picture due for release in October 2007.