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Killing Ground

By Tom Palmer
Series: Defenders
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Killing Ground is the first thrilling instalment in a new trilogy blending historical adventure with football. When mysterious circles of scorched earth appear across Halifax, including on football pitches, young Seth is haunted by visions of the past. Seeing terrifying Viking shadows and smelling burning flesh, he teams up with his friend Nadiya to uncover the dark and supernatural history threatening their town.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for children and young readers who enjoy historical adventures with a supernatural edge and a football twist. Particularly appealing to fans of action-packed, suspenseful stories.

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Breathtaking first instalment of an amazing new trilogy of spine-tingling spooky adventures with a sporty twist, from a master of kids fiction.

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The breathtaking first book in an new trilogy of spine-tingling historical adventures with a football twist.


Everyone is freaked out when circles of scorched earth start appearing in Halifax – on the moors, the parks and even the football pitches. Seth is most disturbed of all – he sees the shadows of the past. But when he looks into a Viking's murderous eyes and smells the stink of burning flesh, Seth knows he must stop this cycle of supernatural suffering. With his friend Nadiya, can he discover the dark history behind the forces attacking their town?

Series: Defenders

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Critics praise Killing Ground for its mix of adventure, suspense, and football action. Reviews highlight its exciting, sometimes gruesome storyline that appeals strongly to fans of action and sports stories. The book is described as "thrilling" with readers eagerly awaiting the next in the series.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781781127292

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 06 June 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Barrington Stoke Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by David Shephard

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 13.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 144

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Dyslexia-Friendly Books Series: Defenders Tom Palmer Young Adult

About the Author

Tom Palmer was a reluctant reader as a child and credits articles about football with getting him into reading. He is now the multi-award-winning author of many books for young readers, including the Young Quills Award winner After the War and FCBG Children's Book Award winners Armistice Runner and D-Day Dog. In 2019 Tom was awarded the National Literacy Trust's Ruth Rendell Award in recognition of his significant contribution to literacy work in the UK.

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