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The Seeing Diana Hendry

The Seeing By Diana Hendry

The Seeing by Diana Hendry


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Summary

1953. When wild, dangerous, break-all-the-rules Natalie arrives in the quiet town of Norton, thirteen-year-old Lizzie is drawn irresistibly to the new girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Desperate for Natalie's friendship and respect, Lizzie soon discovers a side of the town - and of herself - that she had never imagined.

The Seeing Summary

The Seeing by Diana Hendry

1953. When wild, dangerous, break-all-the-rules Natalie arrives in the quiet town of Norton, thirteen-year-old Lizzie is drawn irresistibly to the new girl from the wrong side of the tracks. Desperate for Natalie's friendship and respect, Lizzie soon discovers a side of the town - and of herself - that she had never imagined. As the girls grow closer, Natalie and her strange, eerie brother, Philip, reveal a shocking secret. For Philip has a second sight, and all around them he sees evil - 'left-over Nazis' lying in wait until the time is right for revenge. Natalie and Philip believe it's up to them to root these people out of Norton. Lizzie is swept up in what starts as a thrilling game - but the consequences of Philip's 'gift' quickly spiral into disaster. This is a chilling, powerful tale from Whitbread Award-winner Diana Hendry.

The Seeing Reviews

This novel is a powerful return, after a 10-year gap, for Whitbread-winning Hendry ... With a surprising denouement, this is an intriguing, atmospheric and memorable tale -- Nicolette Jones The Sunday Times A dark and memorable novel ... This wise and unsettling tale will captivate discerning readers of any age. The book builds to a dark, destructive ending, but what you remember are the memorable, finely drawn and vivid characters - and the fractured time in which they are growing up -- Martin Chilton Telegraph Online An intense, eerie tale -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller The pacing is perfect, with highly dramatic moments broken up by some gorgeous prose ... one of the most dramatic and shocking endings I've ever read in a novel ... it's definitely my favourite read of 2012 so far Writing From The Tub A gripping and evocative story ... the plot keeps you riveted -- Vanessa Lewis The Bookseller

About Diana Hendry

Diana Hendry was born in Wirral and grew up by the sea. She has published more than forty books for children and teenagers. She won a Whitbread Award for Harvey Angell and a Scottish Arts Council Book Award for Harvey Angell Beats Time. One of her picture books, The Very Noisy Night, was adapted into a show by Blunderbus Theatre Company. Diana has also written four poetry collections for adults and children. She regularly tutors a group of teenagers at the Arvon Foundation's centre in Moniack Mhor. She lives in Edinburgh.

Additional information

GOR004353172
9780370332130
037033213X
The Seeing by Diana Hendry
Used - Very Good
Hardback
Penguin Random House Children's UK
20120705
176
Short-listed for Costa Children's Book Award 2013 Long-listed for Carnegie Medal 2013
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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