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The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker
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Shortlisted for the 2021 CrimeFest Award for Best Crime Novel for Young Adults
Shortlisted for the 2022 Grampian Children’s Book Award
“Lauren James is a genius.” SFX Magazine
“Lauren James isn’t just headed for the stars – she’s already there.” Samantha Shannon, author of The Priory of the Orange Tree
What if death is only the beginning? When Harriet Stoker dies after falling from a balcony in a long-abandoned building, she discovers a world of ghosts with magical powers – shape-shifting, hypnosis, even the ability to possess the living. Felix, Kasper, Rima and Leah welcome her into their world, eager to make friends with the new arrival. Yet Harriet is more interested in unleashing her own power, even if it means destroying everyone around her. But when all of eternity is at stake, the afterlife can be a dangerous place to make an enemy.
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The Reckless Afterlife of Harriet Stoker has been praised for its twisty plot and engaging elements, including murderous ghosts and themes of found family. Reviewers note that the characters are compelling and evoke both love and disdain. It has been highlighted in various publications for young adult literature, with endorsements for its captivating writing and appeal to fantasy lovers.
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ISBN: 9781406391121
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 September 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Walker Books Ltd
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 270g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Lauren James is the twice Carnegie-nominated author of The Quiet at the End of the World, The Loneliest Girl in the Universe, The Starlight Watchmaker and The Next Together series. She sold the rights to her first novel when she was twenty-one. Lauren teaches creative writing for Coventry University, WriteMentor and Writing West Midlands, and has written articles for numerous publications, including the Guardian and the Children’s Writers' and Artists' Yearbook. She is a passionate advocate of STEM further education, and all of her books feature scientists in prominent roles. She lives in the West Midlands and you can find her on Twitter at @Lauren_E_James or her website http://www.laurenejames.co.uk
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