Author: Pam Smy |
ISBN: 9781843654797 |
Publication date: 9th September 2021 |
Publisher: Pavilion Children's Books an imprint of Pavilion Books |
Format: Hardback |
Pagination: 223 pages |
The Hideaway is written in two alternating narratives, both different aspects of the same story. One thread tells of Billy's experience of hiding away in the graveyard, his mixed-up feelings and emotions, and the supernatural events he eventually witnesses.
The other tells of his mother's situation at home and the police search for Billy.
Covering themes of family, childhood, separation and reunion, domestic violence and doing the right thing, this is an important and beautiful book for middle grade readers right up to adults.
Billy's story is illustrated throughout with tonal and textured black and white drawings, until the event on All Souls' Eve, when the text gives way to a series of double page images of the supernatural happening. The Hideaway is a compelling, exciting and emotional story that will stay with you long after you finish the last page.
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