by RupertWallis (Author)
Echoes of David Almond's Skelligin Wallis's beautifully written debut... Profound and moving The Financial Times
Beautifully written in smooth, elegant prose... I felt utterly surrounded by the story as I read... I wanted it to go on forever. BookBag
If you loved Skelligby David Almond, then this is the book for you. Serendipity Reviews
The chief villain is fantastically creepy... fast-paced SFX
exciting, compelling, thought-provoking... an absolute joy to read. BZFB
A staggering debut... Writing From The Tub
Intense, dark, brooding and highly adventurous. To me it screamed Neil Gaiman. Fiction Fascination
The House on the Hill has been abandoned for as long as James can remember. So when he discovers Webster, a drifter, hiding there, he's instantly curious about the story behind the homeless man. What is he running from? Afflicted by a dark curse, Webster is no longer who he used to be. But there is said to be a cure and it might just be that by helping Webster, James will find some solace of his own. Together they embark on a journey, not knowing that what they discover will impact them both in ways they never imagined...
A gripping and haunting story about loss and hope, perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and David Almond.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's UK
Published: 30 Jan 2014
ISBN 10: 1471118916
ISBN 13: 9781471118913
Children’s book age: 12+ Years