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The Chestnut Roaster Eve McDonnell

The Chestnut Roaster By Eve McDonnell

The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell


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Condition - Very Good
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Summary

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

The Chestnut Roaster Summary

The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell

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 Paris's underground twin, the Catacombs, to capture the memory thief and find the lost children.

The Chestnut Roaster Reviews

A GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF 2022. 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-Haremska's atmospheric illustrations, she ensures the jeopardy remains high as the children crawl through Paris's 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

About Eve McDonnell

Eve is a children's 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 children's murals. Her debut, Elsetime, won the the Wells Festival of Literature Children's Book Award and has been shortlisted for the Awesome Book Award 2022.

Additional information

GOR012613231
9781911427292
1911427296
The Chestnut Roaster by Eve McDonnell
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Everything with Words
20221027
324
N/A
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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