Robin Jarvis is a British author of children's fantasy, whose stories frequently feature anthropomorphic rodents and small mammals, especially mice. He often grounds his narratives in historical settings, particularly Tudor times, and locales such as London, Deptford, Greenwich, or Whitby. His work is characterized by its engaging settings in familiar places, lending a distinctive flavor to his tales. Jarvis skillfully blends adventure with historical elements and animal protagonists.
This classic fantasy trilogy by Robin Jarvis is being reissued, building on the momentum of his recent novel, DANCING JAX, which marked his return after a decade-long hiatus. The trilogy promises to captivate readers with its imaginative storytelling and rich world-building, showcasing Jarvis's signature style and creativity.
The concluding volume in an epic and terrifying trilogy for teen readers.
Edie Dorkins is allowed into the Wyrd Museum's cellar to witness the source of the Webster sisters' powers. So begins the second tale of the Wyrd Museum, in which Neil and Edie's enemies struggle to obtain the museum's most extraordinary exhibit grows, calling primeval forces back into existence.
The Intellectual & Cultural Context of English Literature 1789-1830
Focusing on the intellectual and cultural backdrop of Romantic literature, this book offers a clear and engaging overview of the period. It begins with foundational chapters that outline the historical and geographical context of English Romanticism. Following this, the author delves into key themes, influential figures, and significant works, making the complexities of the Romantic era accessible to readers without relying on dense theoretical language. This comprehensive account serves as an essential resource for understanding the dynamics of Romantic literature.
A brilliant supernatural thriller with a modern twist, and a triumphant return from one of Britain’s best-loved writers.At the end of a track, on the outskirts of an ordinary coastal town, lies a dilapidated house. Once, a group of amateur ghost hunters spent the night there. Two of them don’t like to speak about the experience. The third can’t speak about it. He went into the basement, you see, and afterwards he screamed so hard and so long he tore his vocal cords.Now, a group of teenagers have decided to hang out in the old haunted house. Dismissing the fears of the others, their leader Jezza goes down into the basement… and comes back up with a children’s book, full of strange and colourful tales of a playing-card world, a fairytale world, full of Jacks, Queens and Kings, unicorns and wolves.But the book is no fairytale. Written by Austerly Fellows, a mysterious turn-of-the-century occultist, it just might be the gateway to something terrifying…and awfully final. As the children and teenagers of the town are swept up by its terrible power, swept into its seductive world, something has begun that could usher in hell on earth. Soon, the only people standing in its way are a young boy with a sci-fi obsession, and his dad – an unassuming maths teacher called Martin…
Matt Haig, Derek Landy, Philip Reeve, Joseph Delaney, Susan Cooper, Mal Peet, Berlie Doherty, Robin Jarvis, Eleanor Updale, Jamila Gavin and Sam Llewellyn have come together to bring you eleven spine-tingling stories. Watch your step as you take a ghost walk around the ancient city of York and a long-ago woodland which is reawakening. Be warned of the drowned boy who will stop at nothing to find someone to play with for all time. Look into the mirror, where a lost child lurks, ready to pull you in, and try not to cry out at the monstrous creatures prowling for their next victim. Some stories will make you scream, some will make you shiver - but all will haunt you long after you've put the book down.
The first book in this gripping series, THE WHITBY WITCHES, sees two orphans, Jennet and Ben, arrive in the town of Whitby to live with the elderly Alice Boston. Ben possesses the ability to see things that others cannot, and soon realises that Alice, too, has unusual powers. Then he meets the fisher folk, strange creatures who are blighted by a curse which destines them to die in childbirth. A WARLOCK IN WHITBY introduces Nathaniel Crozier the most evil man on Earth and the fish demon, both of whom pose a terrible threat to Whitby and the fisher folk. And THE WHITBY CHILD sees another gruesome creature emerge from the harbour to wreak havoc on the lives of the inhabitants of Whitby.
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Renowned for his expertise, the author presents a comprehensive collection of essays that delve into the intricacies of writing fiction. Drawing from his extensive experience, he shares insights, techniques, and personal anecdotes that illuminate the creative process. The essays explore various aspects of storytelling, character development, and the writer's journey, making this collection an invaluable resource for aspiring authors and seasoned writers alike.