Maggot Moon
Author(s): Sally Gardner
Narrated against the backdrop of a ruthless regime determined to beat its enemies in the race to the moon, MAGGOT MOON is the astonishing new novel from award-winning author Sally Gardner. When his best friend Hector is suddenly taken away, Standish Treadwell realises that it is up to him, his grandfather and a small band of rebels to confront and defeat the ever-present oppressive forces of the Motherland. Utterly original and stunning, it is impossible not to be moved by MAGGOT MOON's powerful story and the unforgettable heroism of Standish.
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A starkly original and heartbreaking tale of friendship and rebellion
Winner of Costa Children's Book Award 2012.
Dazzling, chilling, breathtaking. MAGGOT MOON is, quite simply, a perfect book. Meg Rosoff, award-winning author of HOW I LIVE NOW The outstanding teenage novel of the autumn, arresting and original and written in a singular voice... -- Lorna Bradbury The Telegraph This heart-breaking, brilliantly written novel is the most original publication for years -- Amanda Craig The Times My final favourite of the year is Sally Gardner's MAGGOT MOON...the kind of book you don't grow out of. -- Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times ...should be gift-wrapped for everyone you know over 10. -- Geraldine Brennan The Observer
General Fields
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- : Hot Key Books
- : Hot Key Books
- : 0.233146
- : 01 January 2013
- : 198mm X 129mm
- : United Kingdom
- : 01 December 2013
- : books
Special Fields
- : Sally Gardner
- : black and white throughout
- : 288
- : 823.92
- : English
- : Paperback
