Burning Mountain [Paperback]

L J Adlington (Author)

Book Description

At the end of it all you have to come back. What is taken must be returned ...FOUR CLUES: A soldier's badge, a gold coin, volcanic rock, a piece of shrapnel. TWO WARS: Then ...and Now ...ONE CHANCE: To do the right thing. War only happens to other people in far off places. Right? Craig and Denise are about to find out that life can explode when you least expect it ...

Editorial Reviews

Review

Praise for The Glittering Eye: 'an ideal summer read for teens' -- The Bookbag 'an amazing novel' -- Chicklish 'an exciting, intriguing, and compelling story ... L.J. Adlington is a writer to watch. Outstanding, and highly recommended!' -- Write Away Peer Reveiws: 'Fantastic, imaginative, addictive and interesting.' Amanda, age 12'I thought the book was full of exciting events and it fired up my imagination. It really grabbed my attention and interest.' Siham, age 14'Interesting, informative, brilliant, entrancing.' Zoe, age 14'I loved this book! I enjoyed learning about Egypt and following Amy and Shabti in two worlds...L J Adlington creates a great understanding of Egyptian artefacts and the blossoming romance between Amy and Jason.' Lyronne, age 14'A compelling and mysterious book, with beautiful descriptions and a brilliant storyline.' Danielle, age 13'I thought that the cover was brilliant and really went well with the theme of the story inside.' Tarsha, age 13 -- Peer Review Group PRAISE FOR THE DIARY OF PELLY D:'a convincingly told and gripping story' -- TES '... catches you by the throat and it doesn't let you go even when you have read the last paragraph. This is a brilliant example of storytelling at its most seductive ... a fastpaced, utterly absorbing novel that is hard to put down ...' -- Sunday Morning Post, John Millen 'L J Adlington's spare and concise voice brings Pelly D vividly to life ... will intrigue and grip from the first diary entry to the open-ended and chilling conclusion.' -- Pocklington Post 'Written in the breathless, racy style of a young teenager, Pelly's diaries just keep you reading ... It gives an old theme a fresh twist ...' -- York Evening Press '... a clever, unusual story that readers looking for something different will find captivating. The book reveals its secrets slowly with maximum impact.' -- South China Morning Post 'Adlington has crafted an original and disturbing dystopian fantasy told in a smart and sympathetic teen voice.' -- Booklist 'This book is one thing: amazing.' -- Voya 'In this powerful debut novel, Adlington deftly sketches in the background to Pelly D's increasingly totalitarian world, whilst allowing her sparky heroine centre stage.' -- Books for Keeps September 05 A stunning novel: a gripping page-turner. -- The Press 20100717 Crammed with surprises... enjoyable and fast moving. -- School Librarian 20101201 A lively and compelling story that takes and interesting perspective to German WW2 history. -- hackwriters 20110301

About the Author

After living and working in Japan, L J Adlington settled in York and now runs a company that teaches hands-on history workshops for schools, museums and heritage sites around the UK. Her first two novels were inspired by diaries from World War II, while ancient history provided the storyline for THE GLITTERING EYE. Ruined cities and battlefields in Italy gave life to BURNING MOUNTAIN... not to mention a very hot day spent climbing the volcano Vesuvius. She likes playing football 'badly' and having adventures 'frequently'.

Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Childrens (July 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0340956828
• ISBN-13: 978-0340956823
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.8 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,716,495 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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