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The White Hare

The White Hare

by Michael Fishwick (Author)

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    Hardcover 2017

    $3.42
Synopsis

The one who doesn't go straight home, the traitor,

The friendless one, the cat of the wood...'

A lost boy. A dead girl, and one who is left behind.

Robbie doesn't want anything more to do with death, but life in a village full of whispers and secrets can't make things the way they were.

When the white hare appears, magical and fleet in the silvery moonlight, she leads them all into a legend, a chase, a hunt. But who is the hunter and who the hunted?

In The White Hare, Michael Fishwick deftly mingles a coming-of-age story with mystery, myth and summer hauntings.

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More Information

Format: Hardcover
 Pages: 192
 Edition: 01
 Publisher: Zephyr
Published: 09 Mar 2017
ISBN 10: 1786690519
ISBN 13: 9781786690517
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
'Myth, mystery, love and loss collide in an utterly gripping, deeply atmospheric, coming-of-age novel' Fiona Noble.
'Finely tuned prose, a rich sense of place, magical folklore elements, multidimensional characters, and a well-paced plot create a suspenseful contemporary tale of grief, retribution, and healing' Kirkus.
'This is the best sort of magical realism' The Spectator.
'Filled with echoes of the past, I would recommend this for teenagers and adults alike' Cotswold Life.
'His tense relationship with Sheila, the new woman, and her daughters, shows Fishwick to be a keen observer of blended-family life, particularly in Robbie's relationship with his stepsisters, which is edged with resentment and rivalry but also affection and friendship' Evening Standard.
'Alongside the magic and the fables, there are some difficult and bang up-to-date modern themes running through this book, and the author has combined the two very well. His attention to detail, his description of the countryside and his well-rounded and realistic characters work so well together to create an enjoyable and quite different story for children and young adults ... Fishwick has a rich imagination and is a skilled writer. The White Hare is thought-provoking and a pleasure to read' Random Things Through My Letterbox.
'The launch title for Head of Zeus's new children's imprint, Zephyr, and it sets the bar very high ... Fishwick's depiction of place and landscape as well as his creation of the atmosphere and mythology of the novel is excellent ... it is exactly the sort of book that deserves to figure in the reading lives of young people' Nudge Book.
'One of the best books I've read this year. I loved the book so much because it drew me in instantly ... Without a shadow of a doubt 5/5 rating. Go buy the book now!' Dylan Christie, 12, Zephyr Review Crew.
'Both the reader and story are richly imbued with the essence of the countryside and nature ... A great look at a teenager finding his place in a new world' Sherborne Times.
'Gripping ... a modern day fairy tale' Books Books Books.
'A wonderfully atmospheric novel. It's a real achievement to combine a family drama about grief, family and friends with a central mystery which has a dangerous edge to it, all magically bound up in nature and legend, but Fishwick has done it with consummate skill. This novel should delight the 12+ audiences of its primary target, but it also entranced me (9/10)' AnnaBookbel.
'If you like your stories lilting and poetic do give this one a read' Books, Occupation... Magic!
'It's got a clarity about what it evokes, and a sterling mood to its pages. It could do very well indeed for this new imprint' Bookbag.
'A magical and thoughtful tale about the place where old and new communities meet, this is also a sensitive, well-told story about the rifts that occur in families and friendships, and how they can be healed. Fishwick's writing is fine and stylish and never loses the grip of a slowly building, powerful story' Booktrust.
'The further along I got the more the suspense built up and more than once I felt a chill run down my spine' Typewritered.
'Fishwick's sense of wonder (childlike but never childish), expertly paced plot and relatable characters make it a highly original and deeply moving read' The Lady.
'A gripping novel of rural intrigue, loss and awakening' BBC Countryfile.
'A stunning coming of age tale interwoven with folklore, mysticism and villainy at the village fete' Lounge Books.
'Handsomely produced, with delicate line drawings, this is a skilfully told and original novel' The Tablet.
'Beautifully written, with lyrical evocations of the rural setting and a tense playing out of a myth that seems all too real, this is an all too believable blend of magic and realism. The striking cover and delicate line drawings which pepper the pages make it a lovely object as well as a gripping read' School Librarian.
Author Bio

Michael Fishwick is a publisher and novelist. He has written two other acclaimed novels, Smashing People and Sacrifices.