Stone

Name: Stone
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781838935658
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By Finbar Hawkins

Summary

Stone by Finbar Hawkins is a gripping tale of resilience and self-discovery set in a contemporary world where elements of ancient magic persist. It follows the journey of a young protagonist grappling with loss and destiny, as they seek to harness a mysterious inherited power to protect their family and fulfil their true potential. The narrative masterfully blends themes of grief, bravery, and the search for identity, providing a captivating read for young adults.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Stone

A story of fathers and sons, and a boy gripped by the spell of myth and old magic to soothe his grief, from Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated Finbar Hawkins.

A second novel from the bestselling author of Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated Witch. A story of fathers and sons, and a boy gripped by the spell of myth and old magic to soothe his grief.

Description

A second novel from the bestselling author of Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated Witch. An engrossing story of fathers and sons, death and grief, and unexpected bonds, new and old, forged by dark and benign magic.

When Sam, grieving the death of his father, finds a silver-flecked stone, ice-cold to the touch, strange and eerie things begin to happen. Myth, legend, magic, and witchcraft mingle on the ancient hillside where the chalk white horse has galloped for centuries. Ravens wheel. Wolves prowl. Witches dance. Odin gathers brave, fallen warriors to his side.

Only the mysterious new girl, Oona, can heal Sam's heart, revealing tarot secrets with her bewitching ways.

Reviews for Witch:

'A book filled with enchantment, in every sense. Dark, exciting and pacy, Witch brilliantly balances magic and realism'
Anthony McGowan, author of Carnegie-winning Lark, on Witch

'There is real magic here... Perfect reading for a dark, stormy night' Irish Times Weekend

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781838935658

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Zephyr

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 288

Collections

Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Finbar Hawkins General Fiction Grief & Loss Young Adult

About the Author

Finbar Hawkins is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in Writing for Young People. He grew up in Blackheath, London and now lives in Wiltshire with his family, in a landscape steeped in myth and legend. He is a creative director for Aardman in Bristol, where he makes fun interactive things for children of all ages. Finbar's debut novel, Witch, shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and nominated for the 2022 Carnegie medal, is also published by Zephyr. Find Finbar @finbar_hawkins on Twitter and Instagram and at finbarhawkins.com