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Timecatcher

Timecatcher

by Marie Louise Fitzpatrick (Author)

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    Paperback 2010

    $3.28
Synopsis

The old Dublin Button Factory hides a secret. There, Jessie meets a boy who walks through walls but can't remember his own name, and discovers the Timecatcher, a swirling, powerful Magic, which every seven years reveals the past, both good and bad, in a jumble of days. The Timecatcher is about to open now, and there are those who will go to any lengths to control it. Jessie and her friends - both ghosts and human - must stop them, before it's too late. A fast-paced ghostly adventure, sparkling with humour and heart.

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More Information

Format: Paperback
 Pages: 256
 Publisher: Orion Children's Books
Published: 20 May 2010
ISBN 10: 1842556770
ISBN 13: 9781842556771
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
 Book Overview: Sparkling debut novel combining mystery, magic, and ghosts, from an award-winning picture book illustrator.

Media Reviews
The story of a twelve year old girl who gets sucked into defending the mysterious Timecatcher, this book is fun and jaw-droppingly clever... I absolutely loved this book! I wish I had read it when I was about eleven, because I can guarantee I would have enjoyed it twice as much then. Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick's writing is brilliant - succinct and humorous with just the right amount of description - ideal for that eleven year old me THEBOOKBAG An imaginative and clever story with an interesting cast of characters and a refreshingly unpredictable plot... Full of magic, ghosts and mysteries this is an appealing story for the able upper Keystage 2 reader. WRITE AWAY With a mix of extraordinary characters the plot advances in a vortex towards disaster. Timecatcher is a thoroughly entertaining read for age 11 to mid teens IRISH EXAMINER (Weekend) a fast-paced novel, full of surprises. IRISH TIMES This book is captivating, gripping and amazing. Anyone who loves invention of new things would really love to read this book. TEEN TITLES
Author Bio
Born in Dublin (where she still lives) in 1962, Marie-Louise Fitzpatrick is an award-winning children's book author and illustrator. She frequently gives talks, workshops and conducts residencies for all age groups throughout Ireland. In addition, she has worked at the Irish College in Paris and was writer-in-residence at Hollins University, Virginia USA. Apart from travelling, her interests include photography, history ... and chocolate. Her books have been published throughout the world in various co-editions.