Nieve
By (Author) Terry Griggs
Illustrated by Alexander Griggs-Burr
Biblioasis
Biblioasis
15th May 2010
Canada
Young Adult
Fiction
FIC
Paperback
264
Width 133mm, Height 209mm
326g
Strange things are happening in town, but only Nieve seems to notice that something is up. But when two strangers come to town, trailing night along behind them, and people, including Nieves best friend Malcolm, begin to disappear, Nieve knows that she must do something. She must venture into the Black City to uncover the mystery and save her town.
"A rich start to the projected trilogy, Nieve is a frighteningly delightful fairy tale for our times and is in keeping with Terry Griggs's particular, sharp, spirited style. Evocative of fantasy heroines from Alice to Coraline, Nieve makes her story her own."—Globe and Mail "Nieve possesses a ceaseless flow of dangers and perils, and yet Griggs accomplishes this headlong narrative drive without sacrificing character development or emotional complexity. It's a tremendously visual and visceral novel."—Quill & Quire "Griggs is clearly an accomplished wordsmith. Her world is well imagined, and her description is often unique and surprising."—CM Magazine
Terry Griggs: Terry Griggs is the author of the Cat's Eye Corner Trilogy which have been nominated for multiple children's writing awards. She is also the author of three novels for adults, including Thought You Were Dead, listed as a Globe 100 pick, and the Roger's Trust nominated Rogue's Wedding. Her short fiction collection Quickening was shortlisted for the Governor General's Award, and she has been awarded the Marian Engel Award in recognition for a distinguished body of work. She lives in Stratford, Ontario, with her family.