Pádraig Kenny's The Shadows of Rookhaven is a story about family and forgiveness, the sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven.Shadows are gathering over Rookhaven.It is the time of The Great Configuration, a once in a hundred years event. Family and monsters descend on Rookhaven from all over the country to take part. But amid the guests there is an interloper. One who is disguised and has an eye on their destruction.Meanwhile Mirabelle – part human, part monster – discovers that to those from outside Rookhaven she is not considered family at all . . . and, forced to search further afield for knowledge of her true history, she risks everything – and everyone.Praise for The Monsters of Rookhaven:'A stunning book . . . a brand new take on the monster story' – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl'A magnificent, shadowy, gothic adventure full of heart' – Emma Carroll, author of Frost Hollow Hall'A wildly imaginative story . . . a triumph' – Irish Examiner
CONTRIBUTORS: Pádraig KennyEAN: 9781529031713COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 454 gHEIGHT: 224 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Pan MacmillanDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Alternative Family, JUVENILE FICTION / Horror, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / MonstersWIDTH: 143 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
One of the most startlingly original children’s books I’ve read in years. It feels like Pádraig Kenny, with Edward Bettison's mesmerizing illustrations, has created a whole new genre, A sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven, this new Gothic dark-fantasy adventure doesn’t disappoint.
Pádraig Kenny is an Irish writer from County Kildare, now living in Limerick. Previously an arts journalist, a teacher and a librarian's assistant, he now writes full-time. His first novel Tin was a Waterstones Book of the Month and was nominated for the Carnegie, as well as being shortlisted for the Irish Book Award and several regional awards. He is married with four children. The Shadows of Rookhaven is the sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven, and is Padraig's second book for Macmillan. Edward Bettison is a graphic designer and illustrator, born in Hull. He is known for the intricate detail in his original works, authenticity of vision and bold imagery. He lives in Brighton with his partner and teenage son.
Pádraig Kenny's The Shadows of Rookhaven is a story about family and forgiveness, the sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven.Shadows are gathering over Rookhaven.It is the time of The Great Configuration, a once in a hundred years event. Family and monsters descend on Rookhaven from all over the country to take part. But amid the guests there is an interloper. One who is disguised and has an eye on their destruction.Meanwhile Mirabelle – part human, part monster – discovers that to those from outside Rookhaven she is not considered family at all . . . and, forced to search further afield for knowledge of her true history, she risks everything – and everyone.Praise for The Monsters of Rookhaven:'A stunning book . . . a brand new take on the monster story' – Eoin Colfer, author of Artemis Fowl'A magnificent, shadowy, gothic adventure full of heart' – Emma Carroll, author of Frost Hollow Hall'A wildly imaginative story . . . a triumph' – Irish Examiner
CONTRIBUTORS: Pádraig KennyEAN: 9781529031713COUNTRY: United KingdomPAGES: WEIGHT: 454 gHEIGHT: 224 cm
PUBLISHED BY: Pan MacmillanDATE PUBLISHED: CITY: GENRE: JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Family / Alternative Family, JUVENILE FICTION / Horror, JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / MonstersWIDTH: 143 cmSPINE:
Book Themes:
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: School stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained, Children’s / Teenage: Personal and social topics
Pádraig Kenny is an Irish writer from County Kildare, now living in Limerick. Previously an arts journalist, a teacher and a librarian's assistant, he now writes full-time. His first novel Tin was a Waterstones Book of the Month and was nominated for the Carnegie, as well as being shortlisted for the Irish Book Award and several regional awards. He is married with four children. The Shadows of Rookhaven is the sequel to The Monsters of Rookhaven, and is Padraig's second book for Macmillan. Edward Bettison is a graphic designer and illustrator, born in Hull. He is known for the intricate detail in his original works, authenticity of vision and bold imagery. He lives in Brighton with his partner and teenage son.
It was a beautiful read. Enthralling and utterly devastating at times. I found some of the cameos a bit overly done, but the depth of character from the new names and faces were absolutely beautiful. My love and respect for Haymitch Abernathy started in the first book, trippled in the subsequent trilogy releases and has more than magnified in this prequel. I also have a new love in Miss Maysilee Donner, who made me smile as much as she made me cry in the end. Spectacular work, Ms Collins.