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The Dark Flight Down (The Book of Dead Days - book 2)

The Dark Flight Down (The Book of Dead Days - book 2)

by Marcus Sedgwick (Author), Marcus Sedgwick (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

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Synopsis

Held captive in the palace of the Emperor Frederick, Boy and Willow are plunged into a world of gilded finery and splendour. But beneath its golden veneer lies cruelty, madness and desperation. They are in terrible danger as they confront the whirlwind furies of the Emperor, the calculating ambitions of his confidante, Maxim, and follow a deadly trail wihch will lead them to the Phantom. Packed with mystery and intrigue, the truth about Boy's identitiy and many other shattering secrets, are all revealed as the BOOK OF DEAD DAYS is opened for the final time in Marcus Sedgwick's conclusion to a mesmerising story.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 240
 Edition: 1st
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 08 Jul 2004
ISBN 10: 184255218X
ISBN 13: 9781842552186
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: THE BOOK OF DEAD DAYS was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Award and sold 8000 copies in hardback. Set to be a paperback bestseller in 2004. THE DARK HORSE, Marcus Sedgwick's third novel, was shortlisted for three major awards - the Guardian Children's Book Award, the Carnegie Medal and also the Blue Peter Book Award. It has sold over 25,000 copies in paperback. FLOODLAND, his first novel, won the Branford Boase Award in 2001, acknowledging Marcus Sedgwick as 'an exceptional new talent'. Works in publishing and is known to many booksellers. 'Award-winning writer Marcus Sedgwick is an innovative and evocative voice in childrens fiction. If you haven't already, get hold of his latest books. The Dark Horse is a haunting tale of magic and mystery based around the coast of northern Europe. Marcus' new hardback, The Book of Dead Days, is an exquisitely dark Faustian drama set among the shadows of an ancient city. The vivid characters and enthralling storytelling make this an un-put-downable adventure. Joanne Owen, Borders Bookshop. Poster and chapter sampler available.

Media Reviews
The Dark Flight Down combines mystery and gore in an enjoyable festival of curious delights DREAMWATCH 'a thrilling ride on a ghost train in which you don't know what is going to leap out at you next ... What more do you need to be spooked?' -- John Millen SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST 'I thought the book was really good because it kept you hanging on and you wanted to know what was going to happen next.' -- Jason McMahon TEEN TITLES 'just the thing to read in bed with only the lamp shining onto the book. Your imagination will soon be working overtime when Marcus Sedgwick starts to tell you what is at the bottom of the dark flight of stairs.' -- John Millen SOUTH CHINA YOUNG POST
Author Bio
Marcus Sedgwick has worked in children's publishing for ten years and before that he was a bookseller. He is also a stone carver and wood engraver and illustrates all his novels. His first book Floodland was hailed as 'a dazzling debut from a new writer of exceptional talent'. Floodland won the Branford Boase Award for the best first children's novel of 2000. Marcus lives in Sussex and has a young daughter.