North of Nowhere by Liz Kessler
A night of storms. A lifetime of secrets. A week to find the truth. Time is running out as Mia tries to solve the mystery of her missing grandfather.
A gripping read, an atmospheric adventure with an imaginative and cleverly developed storyline.. A beautifully told adventure story * Devon Life *
Extraordinary * School Librarian *
Another gripping novel by children's author Liz Kessler * Cornwall Life *
Although it has magical elements, this first and foremost a story about friendship and families * Book Trust *
Tightly plotted and ... fast-paced, carrying you along to a denouement which satisfyingly ties together the narrative strands * We Love This Book *
Tempestuous. Intriguing. * Armadillo Magazine *
Lis Kessler has done it again...I thought North of Nowhere was stunning! Mindblowing! * SERENDIPITY REVIEWS *
compels and intrigues its reader and provides an excellent, enjoyable read along the way. A must-read * ARMADILLO *
a gripping read, an atmospheric adventure * NEWBOOKS *
It's an exciting adventure novel with a slightly paranormal twist that pre-teens will love. -- Cheryl Pasquier * Madhouse Family Reviews Blog *
There's an element of magic about the book which I loved and I thought it was beautifully written... North of Nowhere is the perfect book to read on a stormy night, curled up indoors with the fire crackling. I was gripped by Mia's story and the mystery of Luffsands. This was a truly magical and captivating read which I will definitely be recommending to everyone I know. * A Dream of Books Blog *
I can't see how any young reader can resist North of Nowhere. * Bookwitch Blog *
Suitable for readers aged 9+, the story was inspired by Hallsands, the South Devon village that collapsed into the sea on a stormy night in January 1917. * Choice Magazine *
...although it has magical elements, this is first and foremost a story about friendship and families, in particular the relationships between children and grandparents.' * BOOK TRUST *
Extraordinary * School Librarian *
Another gripping novel by children's author Liz Kessler * Cornwall Life *
Although it has magical elements, this first and foremost a story about friendship and families * Book Trust *
Tightly plotted and ... fast-paced, carrying you along to a denouement which satisfyingly ties together the narrative strands * We Love This Book *
Tempestuous. Intriguing. * Armadillo Magazine *
Lis Kessler has done it again...I thought North of Nowhere was stunning! Mindblowing! * SERENDIPITY REVIEWS *
compels and intrigues its reader and provides an excellent, enjoyable read along the way. A must-read * ARMADILLO *
a gripping read, an atmospheric adventure * NEWBOOKS *
It's an exciting adventure novel with a slightly paranormal twist that pre-teens will love. -- Cheryl Pasquier * Madhouse Family Reviews Blog *
There's an element of magic about the book which I loved and I thought it was beautifully written... North of Nowhere is the perfect book to read on a stormy night, curled up indoors with the fire crackling. I was gripped by Mia's story and the mystery of Luffsands. This was a truly magical and captivating read which I will definitely be recommending to everyone I know. * A Dream of Books Blog *
I can't see how any young reader can resist North of Nowhere. * Bookwitch Blog *
Suitable for readers aged 9+, the story was inspired by Hallsands, the South Devon village that collapsed into the sea on a stormy night in January 1917. * Choice Magazine *
...although it has magical elements, this is first and foremost a story about friendship and families, in particular the relationships between children and grandparents.' * BOOK TRUST *
Liz Kessler studied English at Loughborough University, has worked as a teacher and a journalist and has an MA in Creative Writing from Manchester Metropolitan University. After taking a year off to travel around Europe in a camper van, Liz now lives in Cornwall.
Find out more at http://www.lizkessler.co.uk and follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/lizkesslerbooks and like her on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/lizkesslerchildrensauthor.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781444001532 |
| ISBN 10 | 1444001531 |
| Title | North of Nowhere |
| Author | Liz Kessler |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hachette Children's Group |
| Year published | 2013-01-24 |
| Number of pages | 240 |
| Prizes | Commended for Carnegie Medal 2014 (UK), Short-listed for The Brilliant Book Award 2014 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |