LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month June 2022
Tautly written and full of jeopardy, this is a fast-paced adventure with a cast of characters who's intersecting lives propel the drama excellently.
Set in a crumbling society that is ruled by fear, Colony is heading towards complete destruction. But there is one girl, living secretly in the woods under the fiercely protective watch of the guardian who has cared for her since her parents died, who has an extraordinary power that may be able to change the destiny of Colony.
If she summons all her mental powers, Cora can change the course of an action. Its a terrifying power that can be easily abused so it is no surprise that everyone in hunting done Cora. When she sets out on a dangerous journey how can she stay safe and who can she trust?.
Julia Eccleshare M.B.E
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The Consequence Girl Synopsis
A thrilling, unputdownable adventure, from the highly-acclaimed author of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize-shortlisted Orion Lost and the Blackwell's Children's Book of the Year, Adam-2.
The world of Colony is in ruins. No one knows what caused society to begin tearing itself apart - but the secret may lie with Cora, a girl living on the mountainside far away from others. Cora possesses an extraordinary gift: the power to see back in time, from an event back to its causes. Even more incredibly, sometimes she can change events. But the present is looking for Cora, and she is forced on the run - and must decide who she is, what she can do ... and how to fix the future.
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9781839941207 |
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2nd June 2022 |
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Alastair Chisholm |
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Nosy Crow Ltd |
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Paperback |
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322 pages |
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Press Reviews
Alastair Chisholm Press Reviews
Praise for Orion Lost;
“Prepare for narrative G-force! This science fiction novel has a thrilling plot, catapulting the reader through a cosmic adventure ... It's impossible not to get caught up in the quest!” The Times, Children’s Book of The Week
“An action-packed story with lots of exciting twists.” The Week Junior
“A delight from beginning to end.” i news
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About Alastair Chisholm
Alastair Chisholm is the bestselling author of the sci-fi adventures Orion Lost, Adam 2 and The Consequence Girl, as well as the fantasy Dragon Storm series. Orion Lost was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, the James Reckitt Hall Children’s Book Award, the Biblio Buzz Award, the Inspire ELS Book Awards and the 2021 Sakura Medal Award.
As a puzzle creator Alastair wrote quite a lot of books of Sudoku and other puzzles for kids and grown-ups.
Alastair lives in Edinburgh with his wife (who is lovely), two teenagers (who are lovely but very loud), and a cat named Maudie, who is yowling at him even though there is clearly food in her bowl, look, it's right there, look. His hobbies include writing and playing games on his phone when he should be writing.
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