The Volume of Possible Endings by Barbara Else
Dorrity is the only child in magic-free Owl Town. When she finds an enchanted book with dire predictions, she must face her enemies. And who is the strange boy who has appeared in the Beastly Dark? This stand-alone pre-teen adventure/fantasy novel is the third book in the Tales of Fontania series of novels, following The Traveling Restaurant (which received a starred review in Kirkus: "A heaping plateful of adventure, spiced to perfection with dangers, deft humor and silly bits.") and The Queen and the Nobody Boy. Filled with humor, action, adventure, and magic, this is a truly gripping read featuring a large and memorable cast of characters."Else contrives a plot that leaves neither characters nor readers much chance to catch their breathsAn entertaining romp, more comical than scary and with a poignant but hopeful close."
-- Kirkus Reviews (US)"Another delightfully visual hardback, with charming illustrations this is Else’s third story from the magical land of Fontania … and possibly the best."
-- The New Zealand Herald (NZ)"An excellent tale of magic, adventure, invention, humour and silliness [and] snappy, witty dialogue between the characters."
-- Your Weekend Magazine
Barbara Else is the author of six adult novels, and is one of New Zealand's most respected writers. She is a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit for services to literature, and has worked as a university tutor, editor and freelance writer. Barbara lives in Wellington, New Zealand. Visit her blog at www.TalesOfFontania.com She is the author of the following Gecko Press books: The Travelling Restaurant, The Queen and the Nobody Boy
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781927271377 |
| ISBN 10 | 1927271371 |
| Title | The Volume of Possible Endings |
| Author | Barbara Else |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Gecko Press |
| Year published | 2014-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 336 |
| Prizes | Joint winner of Notable Junior Fiction 2015 (New Zealand), Short-listed for Esther Glen Junior Fiction Award 2015 (New Zealand) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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