Two street kids get tangled in a plot over their heads - and risk an unexpected connection - in this heart-pounding thriller by Tim Wynne-Jones.īoy, did you get off on the wrong floor, Blink. Published by Walker Books in the United Kingdom Why was his father reading it? What is in this account that Evan’s grandfather, whom Evan has never met before, fears so much that he will do anything to prevent its being seen? And what could this possibly mean for Evan? In a pulse-quickening mystery evoking the elusiveness of truth and the endurance of wars passed from father to son, this engrossing novel is a suspenseful, at times terrifying read from award-winning author Tim Wynne-Jones. The book is the diary of a Japanese soldier stranded on a small Pacific island in WWII. When Evan’s father dies suddenly, Evan finds a hand-bound yellow book on his desk-a book his dad had been reading when he passed away.
An accomplished wordsmith, Wynne-Jones achieves an extraordinary feat: he illuminates the hidden depths of personalities and families through a mesmerizing blend of realism and magic. “Dual stories of strength and resilience illuminate the effects that war has on individuals and on father-son relationships, effects that stretch in unexpected ways across generations as Evan and Griff make their way toward a truce. Listen to a Preview of the Brilliance Audiobook here The book’s fast pace and frequent dramatic moments will hold the attention of even reluctant readers.” – Publishers Weekly “An action-packed adventure featuring snowmobile chases, violent encounters, and Nate’s courageous attempt to provide aid, the book is also a poignant coming-of-age story. Wynne-Jones doesn’t strike a single false note in this beautifully written, compulsively readable adventure.– Booklist (starred review) “Wynne-Jones has done a superb job of verisimilitude and ratcheting up suspense in this page-turning mash-up of mystery and survival story. A fast-paced adventure that takes place in northern Ontario, The Starlight Claim is already receiving rave reviews! The Starlight Claim revisits the site and some of the characters from Tim’s Governor-General Award winning novel The Maestro. There’s no one to reach out to, no bars on his phone.
There’s unfinished business and unexpected guests. That, unfortunately, is not the only problem awaiting Nate. In the Boreal Forest, it’s still winter and there’s a massive snow front moving in. It’s March Break and Nate Crow travels up to the family cabin on Ghost Lake with a weight on his heart far heavier than the one on his back. THE STARLIGHT CLAIM LAUNCHES ON SEPTEMBER 10!Ĭheck “Upcoming Appearances” to catch Tim at one of several launches
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