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Midwinter Burning

By Tanya Landman
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In Midwinter Burning by Tanya Landman, a young evacuee named Alfie finds himself sent to the countryside during World War II. While adapting to his new surroundings, he becomes entangled in a mysterious and tense adventure involving ancient myths and forgotten rituals. The story explores themes of bravery and friendship amidst uncertain times.
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Midwinter Burning

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A historical time-slip adventure for middle-grade readers, from the Carnegie Medal-winning author of Apache and Buffalo Soldier.

Alfie Wright? Alfie Wrong, more like. Alfie has never really fitted in anywhere – he doesn't have any friends, and even his mum seems embarrassed of him. So when he’s evacuated to a farm in rural Devon run by kind old Aunt Bell and her gentle giant of a son, Alfie can’t believe his luck.

The War seems a long way off, and among the cows, pigs, and geese, Alfie's happier than he’s ever been – especially when he makes friends with one of the local boys, Snidge. But Snidge, for all his friendliness, is not all he appears.

The mystery that surrounds him seems to be connected to the Midwinter Burning, an annual ritual held at the Standing Stones, high up on the cliffs. Aunt Bell says it’s all just a bit of harmless superstition, but when Snidge goes missing, Alfie finally discovers who his friend really is – and relives the true horror of the legend…

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Midwinter Burning by Tanya Landman has been praised for its engrossing storytelling and thrilling timeslip narrative suitable for children aged 9 and above. Critics highlight its blend of elements reminiscent of Goodnight Mr Tom and The Wicker Man, offering an outstanding story that explores courage's power to redeem. It's recognised for its gripping historical adventure and emotional depth, appealing to fans of authors like Phil Earle and Philippa Pearce.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406397185

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 03 November 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 256

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Tanya Landman Young Adult

About the Author

Tanya Landman has written numerous books for children and young people, including Buffalo Soldier, winner of the Carnegie Medal; Apache, shortlisted for the Carnegie Medal and the BookTrust Teenage Prize; The Goldsmith's Daughter and Hell and High Water, shortlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize; and the Sam Swann and Poppy Fields mystery series - the first of which, Mondays Are Murder, won the Red House Children's Book Award. Most recently she has turned her hand to historical novels and classic retellings for middle-grade readers, and she also wrote the picture book The Song of the Nightingale, illustrated by Laura Carlin and shortlisted for the Kate Greenaway Medal. Tanya lives in Devon. Visit her at www.tanyalandman.com.

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