LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
January 2015 Book of the Month Moss, the river daughter of the title, first appeared in Jane Hardstaff’s much-praised debut The Executioner’s Daughter, a thrilling novel that cleverly mixed the supernatural with a convincing historical background. In this new adventure, the Riverwitch calls Moss back to London and the Tower. Something dark and evil is threatening the Thames and the city, and only Moss can defeat it. Tudor life is vividly described - dirty, cruel and dangerous, and Henry VIII’s menagerie, housed in the Tower itself, adds some very special colour. A dramatic adventure set against an unusual and convincing background, this is another gripping read. ~ Andrea Reece
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River Daughter Synopsis
The sequel to The Executioner's Daughter this is a thrilling adventure set alongside the Thames and the Tower of London in Tudor times.
More than a year has passed since Moss was released from the clutches of the Riverwitch. Now her father has swapped his bloody axe for a blacksmith's forge and they have moved away from London, taking Salter with them.
But strange things are happening on the river and the Riverwitch is lurking again. Moss has no choice but to leave her new home on a deadly journey to put an end to the evil that is enveloping the Tower like a stinking fog. It's a decision that may cost her her friendship with Salter and ultimately her life.
The Executioner's Daughter was chosen as Children's Book of the Week by The Sunday Times and The Times.
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9781405268325 |
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8th January 2015 |
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Jane Hardstaff |
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Egmont Books Ltd an imprint of Egmont UK Ltd |
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Paperback |
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Press Reviews
Jane Hardstaff Press Reviews
Praise for The Executioner's Daughter...
'This notable debut mixes vivid history with supernatural adventure and from its dark depths friendship, forgiveness and parental love rise to the surface.' Nicolette Jones, The Sunday Times
'A strong new voice in children's fiction... draws a wonderfully authentic portrait of a wilful tween desperate to find out more about her origins... Worth locking yourself up for an afternoon's reading pleasure.' Alex O'Connell, The Times
'Putting a different spin on the Tudor period, this pacy historical tale paints an intriguing and authentic picture of the times that will fascinate young fans of history. With some spooky and gruesome moments, it is best suited to readers of 11 and above, but older children will find much to enjoy in Hardstaff's gripping adventure.' Booktrust
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About Jane Hardstaff
Jane Hardstaff longed to be an artist, but somehow became a TV producer. She grew up in Wiltshire with her brothers, hunting mayfly-nymphs with her father and reading fairytales with her mother. Now she lives in London's East End, near the great, wild River Thames - the inspiration for her first book.
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