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A Flute in Mayferry Street (Flyways)

A Flute in Mayferry Street (Flyways)

by EileenDunlop (Author)

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    Paperback 2000

    $4.18

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    Paperback 1994

    $3.25
Synopsis

A long-forgotten letter, a faded photograph and a crumpled jacket -- the Ramsays' normally quiet life is about to be thrown into disarray as their old town house comes alive with whisperings and the haunting sound of a flute. Colin and his disabled sister, Marion, search for answers to these clues from the past, never realizing where they may lead. What they discover reveals a family secret hidden by historic events, but with unexpected repercussions for their own lives. A Flute in Mayferry Street is an inspiring tale of the magic of dreams and the power of the supernatural. A newly revised and updated edition of one of Eileen Dunlop's best known novels for children.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Edition: New Ed
 Publisher: Floris Books
Published: 28 Sep 2000
ISBN 10: 0863153283
ISBN 13: 9780863153280
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
'The most perfect book about Edinburgh I have ever read, for adults or children. The atmosphere is captured exactly, the characters are rounded and satisfying, the mystery is gripping and the whole slightly otherworldly ambience is beautifully done. A child who can tackle the Harry Potter books will not be put off by the length of this one, but it works equally well for adults, if on a different level. Very highly recommended, as is Robinsheugh by the same author.' -- Reader review, Edinburgh, amazon.co.uk 'There is a ghostly element in this narrative, but it is predominantly a mystery where the two Ramsay children, Marion and Colin, have to become detectives to find out what happened to the trunk which vanished from their house in 1914. The ending, which could have been mawkish and sentimentalised, is surprisingly moving and effective, as all the bits of the jigsaw are finally fitted together and the whole story told. There is absolutely no concession on Dunlop's part to a child's lack of imagination or vocabulary, which makes this novel as enjoyable to the adult reader as to the young teenager.' -- Treasure Island: A guide to Scottish fiction for young readers aged 10-14, Summer 2003 'With skill and imagination, Dunlop guides the young reader in and out of hope and disappointment. This novel combines a jolly good story with the added bonus of moral teaching, teenage awakenings and some deeply ethereal ideas. The tale is rounded up with a plethora of neatly happy outcomes which will satisfy the most romantic of 10-14-year-olds.' -- Jackie Harris, Worcester Evening News, March 2002 'Good to see this back in print in a revised and up-dated edition.' -- Shelf Life, Scottish Book Trust, Winter 2000 'We got totally immersed in this wonderful and intriguing story. It is a classic ghost story with a difference. Highly recommended.' -- Sally Hall with Kevin (age 7), Education Otherwise 'I liked this book. It is a good mystery story. I would recommend it to 9-12 year olds.' -- Emily Simkins, age 11, Aquila
Author Bio
Eileen Dunlop has long been established as one of Scotland's leading children's authors with many successful titles to her name.