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Whispers in the Graveyard

Whispers in the Graveyard

by TheresaBreslin (Author)

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    Paperback 2007

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    Paperback 1995

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    Hardcover 1997

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Synopsis

Whispers in the Graveyard is the gripping, haunting story from Carnegie Medal winner Theresa Breslin.

Solomon is bullied by his teachers and feels let down by his parents: his father drinks too much and his mother has left him. His refuge is in the local kirkyard among ancient graves that lie in the shadow of the rowan tree, the only thing that grows there. Then workmen uproot the tree and as it decays a strange power is unleashed. Solomon hears whispers and first-grader Amy Miller dreams of a strange lady with an alluring song. Solomon finds out the kirkyard was both the site of a witch hunt and the burial place for small pox victims. Did the witch leave a curse for the miller's descendants? Solomon must uncover the mysteries of the past and save Amy.

The powerful story of a boy failed by his teachers and parents, fighting against his inner demons while trying to save a young girl. Theresa Breslin's story is not only a beautifully crafted thriller, but also a book about dyslexia and Solomon's battle with a learning difficulty.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 192
 Edition: Reprint
 Publisher: Egmont
Published: 05 Nov 2007
ISBN 10: 1405233346
ISBN 13: 9781405233347
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
The Telegraph said 'Essential reading'; The Guardian 'Totally convincing... Gripping to the last'; The Times 'breathtaking'; The Daily Telegraph 'a terrific read'; Books for Keeps 'quality etched right through'; The Independent 'one of those rare books that makes you want to put your life on hold for as long as it takes to finish it... Formidably good writing, full of wit and wisdom, from which children will go away encouraged rather than demoralised at the possibilities of the human condition.'
Author Bio
Theresa Breslin Theresa Breslin lives in Scotland where she can indulge her love of history by exploring ruined castles, Roman remains and ancient burial grounds. She loves to travel and her books have been translated into many languages, and filmed for television and dramatised on radio. Theresa writes with a passion. She is a superb storyteller who cleverly enables her readers to stand in the shoes of her characters and see what it really feels like to be fighting against the odds. Theresa won the Carnegie Medal for Whispers in the Graveyard and the Kathleen Fidler award for Simon's Challenge, which was also televised. Kezzie was shortlisted for the Federation of Children's Book Group Award, was serialised in My Weekly and televised by BBC Scotland. Its sequel A Homecoming for Kezzie was also serialised in My Weekly. She has also written Death or Glory Boys, Remembrance and, for younger readers, Blair the Winner!, Name Games and the Dream Master series. Her latest novel The Medici Seal has received wide acclaim.