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The hotly anticipated new standalone from the Queen of Historical Fiction now in paperback!The queen of historical fiction at her finest. The GuardianA superb feat of storytelling. Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks WarOne of our best writers of historical fiction for children. The TimesCarrolls most compelling book yet. Ross Montgomery, author of The Midnight GuardiansThe Hilary Mantel of childrens fiction. The TelegraphBritain, 1962Who are you? I asked.You dont know who I am? You mean, its not been on the news?The girl glanced from Ray to me and back again.Its better I dont tell you, she said firmly.Nothing ever happens in Worlds End Close. So when Stevie discovers a runaway girl in her coal shed, the first thing she does is fetch her best friend, Ray. Both are dying for a bit of adventure, and when the girl begs for help, they readily agree.Yet they soon realise theyve taken on more than they bargained for. The girl, Anna, reveals shes on the run from people who are trying to poison her. Meanwhile, on the news, the Americans and Russians are arguing over missiles in Cuba.As the threat of war grows, Annas behaviour becomes more mysterious. And when Stevie unearths a dark family secret, she wonders if Anna has come to Worlds End Close on purpose, with a special message just for her . . .An enthralling thriller, perfect for our tumultuous times.
Binding: Paperback;320 pages; Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd; Classification: YFC; Weight: 402 g; Dimensions: 130 x 198 x 26
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The hotly anticipated new standalone from the Queen of Historical Fiction now in paperback!The queen of historical fiction at her finest. The GuardianA superb feat of storytelling. Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks WarOne of our best writers of historical fiction for children. The TimesCarrolls most compelling book yet. Ross Montgomery, author of The Midnight GuardiansThe Hilary Mantel of childrens fiction. The TelegraphBritain, 1962Who are you? I asked.You dont know who I am? You mean, its not been on the news?The girl glanced from Ray to me and back again.Its better I dont tell you, she said firmly.Nothing ever happens in Worlds End Close. So when Stevie discovers a runaway girl in her coal shed, the first thing she does is fetch her best friend, Ray. Both are dying for a bit of adventure, and when the girl begs for help, they readily agree.Yet they soon realise theyve taken on more than they bargained for. The girl, Anna, reveals shes on the run from people who are trying to poison her. Meanwhile, on the news, the Americans and Russians are arguing over missiles in Cuba.As the threat of war grows, Annas behaviour becomes more mysterious. And when Stevie unearths a dark family secret, she wonders if Anna has come to Worlds End Close on purpose, with a special message just for her . . .An enthralling thriller, perfect for our tumultuous times.
Binding: Paperback;320 pages; Publisher: Faber and Faber Ltd; Classification: YFC; Weight: 402 g; Dimensions: 130 x 198 x 26
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