by Marcus Sedgwick · Orion Childrens · tapa dura · ISBN 9781842552179
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«The Book of Dead Days» is the young adult fantasy novel by Marcus Sedgwick, published by Orion Childrens in hardback (272 pages, in English).
In the five days between 27 December and New Year's Eve, spirits roam freely and magic stirs beneath the surface. Valerian, a man whose time is running out, must pay the price of a pact with evil sealed years ago. His servant Boy, a child with no name or past, unknowingly holds the key to everyone's fate, while he and his friend Willow struggle to survive in dark cities and frozen landscapes.
First volume of the «Book of Dead Days» series. The Orion Childrens edition was published on 17 July 2003.
For young adult and adult readers seeking a dark adventure of magic and mystery; recommended for ages 9 to 11 according to reading data.
Marcus Sedgwick was a British writer and illustrator. He authored several young adult and children's books and picture books, a work of nonfiction and several novels for adults, and illustrated a collection of myths and a book of folk tales for adults. According to School Library Journal his "most acclaimed titles" were those for young adults.
