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Mysteries of Ravenstorm Island: The Lost Children: Book 1

(Paperback)


Publishing Details

Full Title:

Mysteries of Ravenstorm Island: The Lost Children: Book 1

Contributors:

By (Author) Gillian Philip

ISBN:

9781408330180

Publisher:

Hachette Children's Group

Imprint:

Orchard Books

Publication Date:

9th September 2014

UK Publication Date:

4th September 2014

Country:

United Kingdom

Classifications

Readership:

Children

Fiction/Non-fiction:

Fiction

Dewey:

823.92

Prizes:

Short-listed for Scottish Book Trust Early Years Book 2016 (UK)

Physical Properties

Physical Format:

Paperback

Number of Pages:

272

Dimensions:

Width 130mm, Height 196mm, Spine 24mm

Weight:

243g

Description

The secrets of the island will be revealed...

When Molly and her little brother Jack visit their rich relatives on Ravenstorm Island, Molly feels immediately on edge. An elderly butler gives them bizarre warnings, eerie statues of children are dotted around the island, and she's expected to be friends with her moody cousin, Arthur. But things become much worse when Jack disappears - and no one else on the island remembers he ever existed! Molly and Arthur must work together to save Jack. They unlock a hidden world of vicious spirits, but will they uncover the secret behind the Lost Children before it's too late

Reviews

Spooky fast-paced summer holiday adventure. * Bookseller *
A creepy and exciting adventure story. * Reading Zone *
An extremely well-told story * School Librarian *
A great mystery adventure story with magical touches. An atmospheric summer read for fans of Enid Blyton * Primary Times *
A real page-turner -- Ayesha Mujeb, Holy Rood High * Teen Titles *
A fast-paced adventure brimming with intrigue and magic * The List *

Author Bio

Gillian Philip lives in the highlands of Scotland with her husband and their two children. As well as writing her own novels, Gillian has also written as Gabriella Poole (Darke Academy) and as Erin Hunter (Survivors). Her books have been shortlisted for prizes including the Royal Mail Scottish Book Award and the North East Book Award. She has also been nominated for the Carnegie Medal (for Crossing the Line).

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