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OverviewFor fans of The Book Thief and Raiders of the Lost Ark, this thrilling new novel set during World War I features a girl who must pretend to be a male soldier to save her younger brothers. Adi is an outrider, rejected by both her British father's and Indian mother's cultures, so she is no stranger to trouble. But when a mysterious agitator called Coal kidnaps Adi's twin brothers, Adi has to rely on herself to find them. With strength and cunning as fierce as any boy's, she decides to cut her hair and put on a military uniform to slip unnoticed through the chaos of the early days of World War I. When Adi finds a pocket watch that could be the clue to her lost brothers, she must figure out a way to decode it-before time runs out. Full Product DetailsAuthor: David MellonPublisher: Adams Media Corporation Imprint: Adams Media Corporation Dimensions: Width: 14.00cm , Height: 3.30cm , Length: 21.40cm Weight: 0.508kg ISBN: 9781507201688ISBN 10: 1507201680 Pages: 320 Publication Date: 07 March 2017 Recommended Age: From 14 to 18 years Audience: Young adult , Teenage / Young adult Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsEngrossing combination of historical fiction and modern fairy tale ... .Mellon has created an original plot, and the clever riddles showcase his impressive knowledge of history. * School Library Journal * A captivating read ... perfect for fans of historical fiction ... .The thrilling mystery, Adi's journey, and the beautiful illustrations ... make David Mellon's novel a compelling read worthy of your time. Highly recommend! * The Reader and the Chef * This is a mythical quest novel ... .Adi, however, is a bold, courageous character ... .The descriptions of the war (WW1) are accurate and may provide an interesting background to students studying the topic ... .Mellon puts historical fiction in a new setting. * VOYA Magazine * Historical fiction and magical realism meld in this haunting story set during World War I. A deep knowledge of World War I is not necessary to enjoy this story ... .It is Coal, with his disturbing habits, dramatic history, and cryptic motivations, who rises to amaze and shock throughout the book ... .This World War I story is ... a dark and memorable one. * Kirkus Reviews * Engrossing combination of historical fiction and modern fairy tale ... .Mellon has created an original plot, and the clever riddles showcase his impressive knowledge of history. * School Library Journal * A captivating read ... perfect for fans of historical fiction ... .The thrilling mystery, Adi's journey, and the beautiful illustrations ... make David Mellon's novel a compelling read worthy of your time. Highly recommend! * The Reader and the Chef * This is a mythical quest novel ... .Adi, however, is a bold, courageous character ... .The descriptions of the war (WW1) are accurate and may provide an interesting background to students studying the topic ... .Mellon puts historical fiction in a new setting. * VOYA Magazine * Historical fiction and magical realism meld in this haunting story set during World War I. A deep knowledge of World War I is not necessary to enjoy this story ... .It is Coal, with his disturbing habits, dramatic history, and cryptic motivations, who rises to amaze and shock throughout the book ... .This World War I story is ... a dark and memorable one. * Kirkus Reviews * Author InformationDavid Mellon is a storyboard artist working in film and television in Los Angeles. A member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators since 2011, he's been nominated for the 2016 Allegra Johnson Prize in Novel Writing. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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