Of Things Gone Astray

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Mrs Featherby had been having pleasant dreams until she woke to discover the front of her house had vanished overnight
On a seemingly normal morning in London, a group of people all lose something dear to them, something dear but peculiar: the front of their house, their piano keys, their sense of direction, their place of work.

Meanwhile, Jake, a young boy whose father brings him to London following his mothers sudden death in an earthquake, finds himself strangely attracted to other peoples lost things. But little does he realise that his most valuable possession is slipping away from him.

Of Things Gone Astray is a magical fable about modern life and values. Perfect for fans of Andrew Kaufman and Cecelia Ahern.

Reviews

I wanted to read this quickly but it kept making me stop to think. I love this stunning collection of quirky ideas, skillfully told, and any one of them could happen to any one of us, at any time. CECELIA AHERN

This book reveals the world as it really is: fantastic. A rare inspiring feat. ANDREW KAUFMAN

Of Things Gone Astray may be Janina Matthewsons first novel, but it marks her out as a writer to follow Reality, fantasy and imagery intermingle to create a beautiful whole. WE LOVE THIS BOOK

Refreshing and spare, like a bittersweet melody echoing in an empty hallway, Matthewson's debut novel will linger in the reader's memory. KIRKUS

Author Bio

Janina Matthewson is a writer and trained actress from Christchurch, New Zealand. She now lives in London. Of Things Gone Astray is her first full-length novel.