{"product_id":"wildlord-9781912417971","title":"Wildlord","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA suspenseful teen fantasy about young love, dark mystery and magic\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e‘Philip Womack is a writer of huge talent’ Daily Telegraph\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eSomething is menacing Mundham Farm. Does it come from outside – or within?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eWho or what are the Samdhya, the supernatural people described in the old handwritten diaries Tom finds in his uncle’s house?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAs Tom starts to uncover the truth and learn new details about his parents' death, he is confronted with a stark choice: on the one hand, infinite power; on the other, freedom. Which will he choose?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'\u003c\/strong\u003eWomack’s blend of action and philosophising will ensure a big following.’ Sunday Telegraph\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003eWildlord\u003c\/em\u003e crackles with an otherworldly atmosphere reminiscent of the great Alan Garner.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * The Financial Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Womack's stylish prose makes this fantasy novel very much worth reading.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * The Irish Times *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“A gripping, morally complex fantasy by one of my favourite YA writers. Philip Womack deserves to be much more widely read.”\u003c\/p\u003e -- Meg Rosoff\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Made me feel I was reading a classic from the shelves of my childhood.\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Jonathan Stroud\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"‘Ancient sorcery and wild magic clash in this thrilling tale which explores love, loss, and the power of friendship.\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Katherine Langrish\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A magical tale of malevolence, which spirits readers away on a journey through history and mystery.\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Pet O'Connell * The Echo *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Fans of Sarah Maria Griffin’s Other Words for Smoke will enjoy this darkly glittering and malevolently magical tale of found family, betrayal and power.\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Fiona Murphy * Paper Lanterns *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"If you’re looking for a gripping adventure with a supernatural edge, this is just the ticket.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * City Kids *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A beautifully written, highly imaginative fantasy adventure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Anne Cunningham * The Meath Chronicle *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A wonderfully heady and atmospheric adventure ... Womack is a fine writer.\"\u003c\/p\u003e -- Andrea Reece * LoveReading4Kids *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cem\u003eWildlord\u003c\/em\u003e weaves magic and folklore into a thought-provoking teen adventure.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * CultureFly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A richly atmospheric and beautifully written addition to literature about the fiercer kind of fairy.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * New Statesman *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Womack infuses the novel with a creeping sense of disconnection from the contemporary world, emphasizing this ethereal tale’s claustrophobic atmosphere.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * Publishers Weekly *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Philip Womack is skilful at creating suspense.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * Armadillo Magazine *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This was a great suspenseful novel, it worked well as a teen novel and I think adults would enjoy this too.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * ***** NetGalley Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e \"A fantastic YA story.\"\u003c\/p\u003e * ***** NetGalley Review *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'I really enjoyed the imaginative magic system and setting. It’s very mystical and mysterious!' \u003c\/p\u003e * Luminous Libro Blog *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e'\u003c\/em\u003eI really enjoyed the worldbuilding in this book. I enjoyed exploring this place just as much as Tom did. There were secrets and twists to discover around every corner. I enjoyed the mysteries as well. I think the best part of the book was the relationships forged between the characters. I also thought the addition of the dialects spoken by the characters lent a great authenticity to the characters ... Great read for fantasy and mystery fans!'\u003c\/p\u003e * Goodreads\/Netgalley Review *","brand":"Little Island","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49414512542039,"sku":"9781912417971","price":7.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781912417971.jpg?v=1730523877","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/wildlord-9781912417971","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}