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Grave Matter

By Juno Dawson
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Grave Matter by Juno Dawson is a gripping tale centred on grief, love, and the perils of trying to change fate. It follows the story of a young man who, overwhelmed by the loss of someone dear, delves into the world of dark magic in an attempt to rectify the past. As he grapples with moral dilemmas and deals with supernatural consequences, the lines between life and death blur, leading to unexpected outcomes.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this if you're drawn to gripping young adult stories with elements of the supernatural and a touch of romance. This book delves into themes of love, loss, and redemption, set against a hauntingly atmospheric backdrop.

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Grave Matter

A brilliantly gothic, diverse, witty and bang up-to-date dark thriller-romance by Queen of Teen Juno Dawson.

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A dark YA tale of love, loss and the supernatural from Queen of Teen Juno Dawson, collaborating for the first time with prize-winning illustrator Alex T. Smith.

Since the crash, since Eliza died, Samuel can't find a way to go on. His need to see his love again is overwhelming, and so he ventures into the strange, terrifying world of Hoodoo. Samuel is about to make a pact with powers he cannot comprehend, let alone control…

A chilling tale of love that reaches beyond the grave.

Particularly suitable for readers aged 13+ with a reading age of 9.

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Grave Matter by Juno Dawson is highly praised for its atmospheric and chilling narrative, enhanced by Alex T. Smith's eerie illustrations. Reviewers appreciate the novella's exploration of deep themes like life, religion, and death, with a nuanced portrayal of emotions despite its brevity. It's described as a succinct, creepy thriller and considered a substantial, complex addition to young adult literature.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781126042

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 October 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alex T. Smith

Audience: Children, Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 146.0mm

Height: 200.0mm

Weight: 760g

Pages: 152

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Juno Dawson Young Adult

About the Author

Juno Dawson is the international bestselling author of Young Adult novels and non-fiction, including the bestselling Clean and This Book is Gay, as well as a novelist, screenwriter, journalist, and a columnist for Attitude Magazine. Her writing has appeared in Glamour, Dazed, Grazia and the Guardian, and she and was chosen by Val McDermid as one of the ten most compelling LGBTQ+ writers working in the UK today. Alex T. Smith is an award-winning illustrator of children's books including the Claude series. He is a World Book Day Illustrator.

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