The Other Side of Silence - Softcover

Mahy, Margaret

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0140378030 ISBN 13: 9780140378030

Publisher: Puffin, 1997

Synopsis

Hero finds it such a strain being part of a talented, highly articulate family that she takes refuge in a fantasy world, refusing to speak. While re-enacting a fairy-tale in the overgrown trees and garden of a sinister house nearby, she falls and isrescued by the eccentric owner. In no time Miss Credence is playing a key role in Hero's life - until Hero realises that she is being taken along an increasingly dark and frightening path.

About this title

About the Author:

Margaret Mahy qualified as a librarian and has had various appointments in children's libraries. She still visits schools and libraries and is apt to don a green wig - she describes herself as "a bit of an exhibitionist". Her books, for readers of all ages, have been published in many languages. She has won the Carnegie Medal twice - for THE HAUNTING and THE CHANGEOVER - the Observer Fiction Award and the New Zealand Esther Glen Award four times.

Synopsis:

In an attempt to distance herself from real life, Hero acts out fairy tale fantasies in the overgrown garden of a neighbouring mansion. Miss Credence, the owner, becomes a part of Hero's imaginings but soon, Hero realizes that her fantasy is taking her along an increasingly dark and sinister path.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 1997
• ISBN 10: 0140378030
• ISBN 13: 9780140378030
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192