The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell Paperback Book

Description: The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell Who can catch a memory thief? Follow Piaf and her brother deep into the catacombs below the city of Paris in wild pursuit of the memory thief. McDonnell has created a captivating, if dastardly world THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK FORMAT Paperback CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Who can catch a memory thief? An unforgettable adventure THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK. "Starting on All Fools Day, twelve years ago, I remember everything. EVERYTHING. That was a wet Saturday, and that was the day I was born." 12-year-old Piaf has the ability to (and burden of) remembering everything that has happened since the day she was born. When she discovers everyone in Paris has forgotten the entire last year, 1887, including the disappearance of several gifted children, Piaf and her twin brother Luc embark on a dangerous journey that brings them to the depths of Pariss underground twin, the Catacombs, to capture the memory thief and find the lost children. Author Biography Eve is a childrens book writer and artist based in Wexford, Ireland. When her head is not stuck in a middle-grade story, she enjoys helping out at workshops and painting everything from rather grown-up pieces to childrens murals. Her debut, Elsetime, won the the Wells Festival of Literature Childrens Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Awesome Book Award 2022. Review A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2022, NOMINATED FOR THE CARNEGIE 2024 A pacy feast for the senses dizzyingly illustrated by Ewa Beniak-Haremska THE OBSERVER Eve has created a captivating, if dastardly, world. With the help of Ewa Beniak-Haremskas atmospheric illustrations, she ensures the jeopardy remains high as the children crawl through Pariss catacombs to try to catch the memory thief. Fantastique! THE TIMES BOOK OF THE WEEK Beautiful, mysterious and captivating. The writing is sublime. Kieran Larwood, author of The Five Realms Series. Just phenomenal Zillah Bethell, author of The Shark Caller. -This is a tremendous book on every level and would make an excellent class reader and a rich addition to library shelves. Books for Keeps --A refreshingly original mystery thriller set in 19th century Paris against the backdrop of preparations for the Exposition Mondiale (World Fair). With the action divided between the streets of the city and the labyrinth of tunnels hidden beneath, the atmosphere is tense, claustrophobic and utterly gripping. Book Trust Promotional A Times Book of the Week, Guardian Best Book of the Year, Shortlisted for The Week Junior Childrens Book Prize Takes place in the Paris catacombs. Perfect for Halloween. Details ISBN1911427296 Pages 324 Year 2022 ISBN-10 1911427296 ISBN-13 9781911427292 Publication Date 2022-10-27 UK Release Date 2022-10-27 Format Paperback Imprint Everything with Words Country of Publication United Kingdom AU Release Date 2022-10-27 NZ Release Date 2022-10-27 Author Eve McDonnell Publisher Everything with Words DEWEY 823.92 Audience Childrens (6-12) We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:138321577;

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