The Stones Are Hatching - Hardcover

McCaughrean, Geraldine

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0060287659 ISBN 13: 9780060287658

Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2000

Synopsis

A young boy's hidden talents are put to the test when the World Eater is suddenly awakened in this suspenseful tale based on pagan beliefs and old magic of the British Isles.

About this title

From the Author:

Thisis my latest novel and the riskiest yet.
Here is an adventure story for children of 12 and over. While researching another book, I kept coming across monsters which, until very recently, were believed in and propitiated all year round. This is my attempt to bring them back to life. Phelim Green, againt his better judgement, finds he has been chosen to deal with impending disaster. He must stop the Stoor Worm waking. In the meantime he and his travelling companions - the Maiden, the Fool and the Horse - must contend with the offspring of the Worm which are hatching out from the stones beneath her warming body. It's scary in parts - apparently more scary than I intended. If you are looking for something to hold a boy's interest, you might give it a try. It should appeal equally to girls, but since when was getting girls to read a problem? Hope you like it.

About the Author:

Geraldine McCaughrean is the winner of England's most prestigious children's book award, the Carnegie Medal, for A Pack of Lies. An expert in world mythology, she is the author of The Golden Hoard, The Silver Treasure, and The Bronze Cauldron. Ms. McCaughrean lives in Berkshire, England.

About this edition

• Publisher: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0060287659
• ISBN 13: 9780060287658
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 230