Thomas Trew: Thomas Trew and the Hidden People: 1 - Softcover

Masson, Sophie

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0340894849 ISBN 13: 9780340894842

Publisher: Hodder Children's Books, 2007

Synopsis

Everyone thinks 10-year-old Thomas Trew is weird: neighbours, other kids, even his own dad. Thomas doesn't really mind. It's been like that ever since he can remember. Then one day there's a dwarf in his house, and his life changes for ever. Thomas is summoned to the Hidden World - a magical place responsible for dreams, music, and imagination in the Obvious World (the human world). Extraordinary adventures await Thomas and his shape-shifter friends, caught up in the unpredictable rivalries between the different races of this world. He soon discovers his true talents and emerges as a Rymer, able to take his place as a link between the worlds of imagination and magic and the everyday. Thomas comes to understand both, and his 'weirdness' becomes greatness indeed.

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Review:

A fascinating fantasy world, which should prove to be a subtle and enjoyable introduction to the genre for emergent readers. The book is further enhanced by a dozen or so excellent black and white illustrations (School Librarian)

The book was to thrilling, I couldn't put it down (Aquila)

'a fascinating fantasy world' (School Librarian)

'The first of six rumbustious adventures, it enjoys Blytonesque jollities and gorgeous grotesques drawn by Ted Dewan.' (Amanda Craig, The Times)

Sophie Masson is decidedly a captivating narrator who certainly knows how to hypnotise her readers. (Lollipops)

Reading one of Sophie Masson's books is like standing on top of a lonely mountain at midnight, under a star-filled sky ... Her work has that same sense of clarity, magic and mystery ... (Garth Nix)

One of the strengths of Masson's work is this creation of parallel worlds of fantasy which interweave with the old folk tale but also produce echoes of myth. (Australian Book Review)

CARABAS: 'A sophisticated and timeless tale of magic and human nature.' (Weekend Australian)

THE TEMPESTOUS VOYAGE OF HOPEWELL SHAKESPEARE: 'Masterly' (The Times)

CLEMENTINE: 'A fabulous novel ...' (Adele Geras)

Book Description:

Thomas feels different from other people.
He sees things no one else sees.
He hears things no one else hears.
It feels as if he's waiting for something to happen.
Then one day it does.

The first of this enchanting series.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 0340894849
• ISBN 13: 9780340894842
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 160