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The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep
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This book is ideal for readers who enjoy literary fantasy adventures, particularly those with an appreciation for classic literature and imaginative storytelling. Fans of Neil Gaiman’s Neverwhere or clever, heartfelt tales of brotherly bonds will find much to adore here.
A joyous, inventive and engaging debut featuring a young academic with the power to bring literary characters out of their books and into the real world - the ultimate book-lover's fantasy
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Parry knocks it out of the park . . . Just plain wonderful Kirkus
'A joyous adventure through all the tales you've ever loved. Funny, charming, clever and heartfelt, you're absolutely going to adore The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep' - Tasha Suri, author of Empire of Sand
For his entire life, Charley Sutherland has concealed a magical ability he can't quite control: he can bring characters from books into the real world. His older brother, Rob - a young lawyer with an utterly normal life - hopes that this strange family secret will disappear with disuse, and he will be discharged from his duty of protecting Charley and the real world from each other.
But then, literary characters start causing trouble in their city, making threats about destroying the world, and for once, it isn't Charley's doing. There's someone else out there who shares his powers and it's up to Charley and a reluctant Rob to stop them - before anyone gets to The End.
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Parry knocks it out of the park with a heartfelt and clever tale, praised for its charm and imagination by critics and fellow authors alike. The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep has been called a joyous adventure full of magic, literature, and love, establishing Parry as a writer to watch. The novel delights both fans of Dickens and newcomers with its engaging story and vibrant characters.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780356513775
Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 January 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Orbit
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 40.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 340g
Pages: 496
About the Author
H. G. Parry lives in a book-infested flat in Wellington, New Zealand, which she shares with her sister and two overactive rabbits. She holds a PhD in English literature from Victoria University of Wellington, and teaches English, film and media studies. Her short fiction has appeared in InterGalactic Medicine Show, Daily Science Fiction and small press anthologies. The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep is her debut novel.
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