The Book of the Baku

Name: The Book of the Baku
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781789096606
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By R.L. Boyle

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Summary

The Book of the Baku by R.L. Boyle is a thrilling young adult novel that follows Sean, a teenager haunted by terrifying nightmares he cannot escape. As he discovers an ancient book, he inadvertently uncovers dark secrets and a mystical creature known as the Baku, which has the power to consume nightmares. The story merges mystery and fantasy as Sean navigates the boundaries of fear and imagination in a compelling adventure.
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This gripping young adult novel may appeal to you if you're fascinated by eerie folklore and enjoy a page-turning mystery. With its blend of supernatural elements and coming-of-age themes, it offers an intriguing world where nightmares hold a powerful sway. If you love stories that combine a chilling atmosphere with the thrill of uncovering secrets, this book could be a perfect choice.

A Monster Calls meets The Shining in this haunting YA dark fantasy about a monster that breaks free from a story into the real world.

Description

Age range 14+

Sean hasn't been able to speak a word since he was put into care and is sent to live with his grandad, a retired author whom he has never met before.

Suddenly living an affluent life, nothing like the world of the estate he grew up in, where gangs run the streets and violence is around every corner, Sean spends his time drawing, sculpting, and reading his grandad's stories. But his grandad has secrets of his own in his past. As he retreats to the shed, half-buried in his treasured garden, Sean finds one of his stories about The Baku, a creature that eats the fears of children.

Plagued by nightmares, with darkness spreading through the house, Sean must finally face the truth if he's to have a chance to free himself and his grandfather from the grip of the Baku.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781789096606

Publisher: Titan Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 June 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Titan Books Ltd

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction R.L. Boyle Young Adult

About the Author

Rosanna Boyle studied Classical Civilisation at the University of Leeds, after which she worked in a variety of jobs none of which had anything to do with her degree. Her debut, The Book of the Baku w, will be published in 2021. Rosanna lives in Leeds with her husband and three sons.