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Book SynopsisThe real world is a hostile place for twelve-year-old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since his sister Evie died in an accident, Bren's only safe space is Furthermoor, an imagined world of mechanised trees and clockwork animals, where Evie is still alive. In Furthermoor, no one can hurt Bren...until the mysterious Featherly arrives. Now Bren is forced to confront his deepest fears and decide if his place in the real world is worth fighting for. Enter a world as vast and dark as your imagination, in this unforgettable coming-of-age story about courage, friendship and finding your voice.
Trade ReviewSpellbinding * The i *
Simpson is a compelling writer, his prose clear and muscular... Children of ten and upwards will find much within this involving work to transport them. * Literary Review *
Older readers will enjoy this dark and intriguing tale * The Week Junior *
A dark, imaginative and a mesmerising read. * A. M. Howell, author of The Garden of Lost Secrets *
Absorbing, tense and poignant * Books for Keeps *
