Children of the Black Glass
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Children of the Black Glass by Anthony Peckham
A middle-grade fantasy with heady hints of Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett and even Howl's Moving Castle, set in a world as mesmerizing as it is menacing, roiling with a quintet of sorcerers vying for power, and the quartet of children determined to outsmart them all to save their father's life.
The harsh tone and brutal twists will leave readers in a sober frame, but the tale, which ends with a promise of further episodes, features embedded glints of loyalty, courage, and friendship to lighten the load-- Booklist * 2/15/23 *
A classic fantasy quest with some twists, this is an engaging and satisfying read. --Carol Edwards, Retired Librarian, Littleton, Colorado
Recommended -- School Library Connection * March/April 2023 *
With quite a bit of tension and plenty of secrets mixed with adventure, this is a fast-paced read with very high-stakes. -- Bookworm * 1/28/23 *
Readers will be fascinated by all the secrets revealed as Wren and Tell learn more about the fancy town they are now in. Adventure fantasy stories where children are the ones who must survive and rescue the adults always make for a high-stakes read. -- YA Books Central * 1/19/23 *
A classic fantasy quest with some twists, this is an engaging and satisfying read. --Carol Edwards, Retired Librarian, Littleton, Colorado
Recommended -- School Library Connection * March/April 2023 *
With quite a bit of tension and plenty of secrets mixed with adventure, this is a fast-paced read with very high-stakes. -- Bookworm * 1/28/23 *
Readers will be fascinated by all the secrets revealed as Wren and Tell learn more about the fancy town they are now in. Adventure fantasy stories where children are the ones who must survive and rescue the adults always make for a high-stakes read. -- YA Books Central * 1/19/23 *
Anthony (Tony) Peckham is a South African–born screenwriter, surfer, and farmer who now lives on an island in the Pacific. Decades ago, while exploring a remote, high-altitude landscape with his children, he came upon a mountain made of black glass which inspired his debut novel. His other work includes Clint Eastwood’s Invictus and Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes. He is a Writers Guild of America Award winner and an NAACP Image Award nominee. Tony is the author of the Children of the Black Glass middle grade series. You can find him online at AnthonyPeckham.com.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781665913133 |
| ISBN 10 | 1665913134 |
| Title | Children of the Black Glass |
| Author | Anthony Peckham |
| Series | Children Of The Black Glass |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Year published | 2023-04-27 |
| Number of pages | 368 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
| Note | Unavailable |