Landman, Tanya
Midwinter Burning
- ISBN 13:
- 9781406397185
- author:
- Landman, Tanya
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Walker Books Ltd
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 19.6 x 13 x 1.4 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Children's, Fiction, Action & Adventure,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 2 working days
Description
Alfie Wright? More like Alfie Wrong. He's never really fitted in anywhere, with no friends and even his mum seeming embarrassed of him. But when he's evacuated to a farm in rural Devon, Alfie finds himself happier than ever, especially among the cows and pigs and geese. Among the farm's gentle rhythms, Alfie makes a friend with one of the local boys, Snidge. However, Snidge is not all he appears. A mystery surrounds him, connected to the Midwinter Burning, an annual ritual at the Standing Stones high up on the cliffs. Aunt Bell dismisses it as harmless superstition, but when Snidge goes missing, Alfie uncovers the truth behind his friend's identity and relives the horror of the legend. As the story unfolds, Alfie must confront the darker side of rural life during wartime. With its blend of mystery, friendship, and historical context, Midwinter Burning is a gripping tale that explores the complexities of human relationships and the power of tradition.
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