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The Glow

By Sofie Laguna
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The Glow by Sofie Laguna, a children's book, explores a young girl's fantastical journey when she encounters a mysterious glow in her world. The story weaves magic and adventure as she embarks on a quest to unravel the mystery, discovering courage and friendship along the way. With captivating illustrations enhancing the narrative, it's a delightful tale sure to enchant young readers.
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The Glow

Megan and her best friend Li must team up and draw on all their creativity and courage to defeat a strange monster that threatens their town.

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Megan is obsessed with drawing fantastical creatures and she shares them with her best friend Li who writes stories to go with the pictures. They are kindred spirits with big creative dreams.

One day everyone in town - except Megan and Li - is immobilised by a strange glow coming from their phones. Megan and Li are initially frightened and alarmed, but when they realise they are somehow immune, they set out to seek help.


Soon a battle unfolds, a thrilling battle that pits all of their creative energies against the terrible monster that has ensnared everyone else around them.


A wonderfully spooky novel from one of Australia's finest writers, and beautifully illustrated by Marc McBride.


'McBride's illustrations take centre stage in this story, no doubt captivating those who love to draw and even those who don't. Not one for those who scare easily, The Glow keeps the reader guessing the resolution of the all-encompassing and menacing glow until the very end ... this new middle-grade novel is imagination at its best.' Books & Publishing

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Award-winning author Sofie Laguna has crafted an engaging fantasy for middle-grade readers, enhanced by detailed illustrations from her husband, McBride. This novella-length tale delivers a creepy, exciting narrative reminiscent of Stranger Things and The Last of Us, highlighting the powerful reach of imagination.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761066825

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 February 2023

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marc McBride

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 176g

Pages: 192

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Sofie Laguna Young Adult

About the Author

SOFIE LAGUNA's many books for young people have been published in the US, the UK and in translation throughout Europe and Asia. She has been shortlisted for the Queensland Premier's Award, and twice been awarded Honour Book by the Children's Book Council of Australia (CBCA). She is also a highly acclaimed author for adults. Sofie lives in Melbourne with her husband, Marc McBride, and their two young sons.

MARC McBRIDE is the illustrator of Emily Rodda's New York Times bestselling Deltora Quest series, which has sold over 18 million copies worldwide and has become an anime TV show. He has illustrated more than 200 book covers and 10 picture books, including writing and illustrating World of Monsters. Marc has exhibited with the New York Society of Illustrators, been shortlisted for the CBCA Awards and Aurealis Awards, and has won the Aurealis Awards twice.

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