The Children of Castle Rock

Name: The Children of Castle Rock
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9780571323562
Price: 18.99 NZD
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Costa Award-Winning Author

By Natasha Farrant

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( 798 ratings, 125 reviews)

Summary

The Children of Castle Rock by Natasha Farrant is a charming adventure that follows a group of misfit friends attending a boarding school on a remote Scottish island. They embark on a thrilling quest to win a treasure hunt, encountering unexpected challenges and forming new friendships along the way, while uncovering clues and secrets that bring them closer to the heart of the island. Perfect for young readers, it's a tale of courage, friendship, and discovery.
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The Children of Castle Rock

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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this adventurous tale if you love stories about friendship, mystery, and courage. The book follows a group of children on a thrilling quest filled with secret maps and hidden treasures, set against the enchanting backdrop of the Scottish Highlands. It's perfect for young readers who crave excitement and enjoy bonding tales with a dash of magic.

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Description

Like many girls, Alice Mistlethwaite idolises her father, Byron. He is a hero: brave, kind and impossibly funny. It's just a shame that he's always in and out of prison...

After a particularly naughty outing, Alice's Aunt Patience decides to take action. Alice is to be sent to St Cuthbert's School for Winners - where competition runs deep, and being 'outdoorsy' is not optional. Much to her own surprise, Alice fits in far better than she ever has before, swiftly making friends and enjoying running wild in the Scottish countryside. But then Byron disappears - or rather his letters stop - and Alice becomes convinced something has happened to him. Aunt Patience is much less sure (and worse, seems to think he has something to do with a robbery that's making the news), but Alice is undeterred.

Armed with her new friends, and a handy opportunity to escape from school, she sets off on an epic quest to find her father, prove everyone wrong about him - and perhaps discover some home truths about herself and her family along the way. Both hilarious and heartfelt, this is a classic adventure story brought bang up to date, and told in Natasha's inimitably perfect voice.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Children of Castle Rock by Natasha Farrant is often praised for its charming and whimsical storytelling, capturing the essence of adventure and friendship. The narrative is set in a boarding school and follows the escapades of a group of children, which has been compared to a modern-day Swallows and Amazons. Reviewers appreciate the vivid character development and the humorous, heartfelt exploration of family dynamics, with many noting the book's appeal to both young readers and adults alike.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571323562

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 March 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 287g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Historical Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Historical Fiction Natasha Farrant Young Adult

About the Author

Natasha Farrant was shortlisted for the Queen of Teen Award 2014, and the second Bluebell Gadbsy book, Flora in Love, was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Prize, while the third, All About Pumpkin, was WHSmith Book of the Month. Natasha is the author of the Carnegie-longlisted and Branford Boase-shortlisted YA historical novel The Things We Did For Love. She lives in London with her family.

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