Candlefasts by William Mayne
The story begun when David and Keith first meet a drummer boy from another time, with irreversible consequences, reaches its conclusion at last. Weaving the tale with old and new characters, the story moves forward to the time of the boys' A'levels and first jobs, and introduces a wonderful new character - David's younger sister Lyddy. The story moves once again in and out of time into the past and the future, solving mysteries from earlier stories, and opening up new intriguing sub-plots. The language is rich with Mayne's usual resonances, the characters are fascinating and the overall story incredibly optimistic! This is a glorious novel - Mayne at his best.
Mayne has kept faith with his original vision, and his characters, and his styleHe must have influenced a good few writers since he began publishing almost half a century ago, but no one writes as he does. * Times Educational Supplement *
He must have influenced a good few writers since he began publishing almost half a century ago, but no one writes as he does. He remains a complete original, a damn-your-eyes individualist- intriguing * TES, 5th May 2000 *
So deeply I became involved with his characters and their interplay that the climax and resolution, when they came, were devastating in their effect. Seldom have I been so greatly moved by a fictional tragedy. * The Junior Bookshelf *
He must have influenced a good few writers since he began publishing almost half a century ago, but no one writes as he does. He remains a complete original, a damn-your-eyes individualist- intriguing * TES, 5th May 2000 *
So deeply I became involved with his characters and their interplay that the climax and resolution, when they came, were devastating in their effect. Seldom have I been so greatly moved by a fictional tragedy. * The Junior Bookshelf *
William Mayne has been described as one of the outstanding children's authors of this century (Oxford Companion to Children's Lit.) - and is considered a top league writer 'the master of contemporary English writing for children' Times Literary Supplement. He has won all major awards including the Carnegie and Guardian fiction award. Susan Hill wrote of The Fox Gate, his first Story Book for Hodder, 'These stories for eight-year-olds and up are jewels - the words 'timeless' and 'classic' should be used sparingly, but are justified here.' (Daily Telegraph)
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| ISBN 13 | 9780340757529 |
| ISBN 10 | 0340757523 |
| Title | Candlefasts |
| Author | William Mayne |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Hodder & Stoughton Childrens Division |
| Year published | 2000-04-20 |
| Number of pages | 208 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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