by Geoff Taylor (Illustrator), Geoff Taylor (Illustrator), Cliff McNish (Author)
Milo, transformed into a luminous silver child keeps watch over the teeming City, now filled with children from all over the world. We meet Tanni and Parminder who lead the frightening Unearthers, children who are virtually human drills. But who is controlling them? Why are they draining Thomas of his beauty? Where is the Roar? And what is the significance of the mud dolls that Jenny makes? In an intense and page turning story, the destinies of these magical children unfold, as around them battlelines are drawn for the biggest fight ever between good and evil.
Format: Paperback
Pages: 213
Edition: First edition, First Printing
Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 19 Aug 2004
ISBN 10: 1842552600
ISBN 13: 9781842552605
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Great new idea from the author of THE DOOMSPELL trilogy. Fantasy writing at its best, pitched at 9-12 year old age range. DOOMSPELL sales have been fantastic - over 162,000 to date. Rights for the Doomspell trilogy sold in 17 different countries. The author has had great review coverage. Commercial, talented author who is building fast. On 'The Silver Child', the prequel to 'The Silver City' - 'thought-provoking, heart-warming. It's as much the way in which McNish tells the tale as the plot itself that makes reading The Silver Child such an enjoyable experience...it has a spectacular and satisfying conclusion. I was left feeling exhilarated and hungry for more.' Philip Ardagh, Guardian Poster available.