Midnight is a Place (Children's Classics and Modern Classics) - Softcover
Lucas Bell is an orphan, sent to live at Midnight Court with his ill-tempered guardian. He longs for a friend - someone to have adventures with. But when Anna-Marie arrives from France, she's spoilt, wilful, and ungrateful for his friendsip. But one night Midnight Court burns down, and now Lucas and Anna-Marie are truly on their own. Forced on to the streets of Blastburn, they must fight to survive ...
A compelling tale of villainy and suspense from a best-selling author.
A compelling tale of villainy and suspense from a best-selling author.
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'Joan Aiken is one of the most remarkable writers in modern children's fiction.' (The Sunday Times)
'An old-fashioned rattling good yarn, full of extraordinary characters and gloriously rich language' (Adele Geras, TES)
'Joan Aiken is a superb storyteller. Even when her stories touch on the dark, mystical side, they pull children with with fascination, not fear' (Sainsbury's Magazine)
Fog Hounds: 'Spellbinding adventures which are modern fairy tales.' (Aldershot Mail)
'A gem from the top-class author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase' (Birmingham Post)
'A collection of manageably short but grippingly exciting tales that will have (children) coming back for more.' (The Lady)
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'An old-fashioned rattling good yarn, full of extraordinary characters and gloriously rich language' (Adele Geras, TES)
'Joan Aiken is a superb storyteller. Even when her stories touch on the dark, mystical side, they pull children with with fascination, not fear' (Sainsbury's Magazine)
Fog Hounds: 'Spellbinding adventures which are modern fairy tales.' (Aldershot Mail)
'A gem from the top-class author of The Wolves of Willoughby Chase' (Birmingham Post)
'A collection of manageably short but grippingly exciting tales that will have (children) coming back for more.' (The Lady)
A hugely memorable classic from a highly-acclaimed author. Lucas Bell lives at Midnight Court with his ill-tempered guardian and longs for a friend. Then Anna-Marie arrives. Spoilt and wilful, she isn't quite what he had in mind. But one night something terrible happens, and together they have to fight to survive ...
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- PublisherHodder Children's Books
- Publication date1998
- ISBN 10 0340709448
- ISBN 13 9780340709443
- BindingPaperback
- Number of pages368
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