Allan Stratton is an internationally acclaimed author whose works delve into complex life themes with sensitivity and depth. His novels often explore the challenges of growing up and the adversities faced by young people, portrayed with empathy and insight. Stratton's writing style is direct and compelling, drawing readers into the experiences of his characters and their struggles. His literary significance lies in his ability to tackle important social issues through powerful storytelling.
The Dream Witch wants the heart of Princess Olivia. Olivia's parents seek help from the Prince Leo of Pretonia and his uncle, the Duke of Fettwurst, but the treacherous duo seize their castle instead. It is up to Olivia to defeat the Dream Witch, Prince Leo and his uncle.
Sami Sabiri faces the challenges of being the only Muslim student at a private boys' school, feeling isolated and out of place. As he navigates the complexities of fitting in, his situation takes a turn for the worse, suggesting a deeper exploration of identity, belonging, and resilience in the face of adversity.
Painful and powerful in equal measure - as it should be. An extraordinary literary achievement. Michael Morpurgo
Set in the Dirty Thirties, the story follows Mary Mabel McTavish, who gains notoriety after resurrecting a dead boy, earning her the title "The Miracle Maid." Her newfound fame leads her to the glitzy world of Hollywood, where she becomes entangled with media mogul William Randolph Hearst. The narrative explores themes of ambition, celebrity culture, and the intersection of faith and showbiz during a tumultuous era.
Out of the corner of my eye, I catch something moving by the barn. When I look, it disappears. Wait. There it is again, at the cornfield. Some movement, some thing. Mom and I have been on the run for years. Every time he catches up with us, we move to a new place and start over. But this place is different. This place is full of secrets. And they won't leave me alone. "Brilliant, page-turning, and eerie. Had me guessing to the very end." -Joseph Delaney, author of The Last Apprentice series "It's about ghosts and terrifying danger and going mad all at once. I didn't know what was real and what was imagined until the very last page. I loved it " -Melvin Burgess, Carnegie Medal and Guardian Prize winning author of Smack Allan Stratton is an acclaimed internationally published playwright and author. His awards include a Michael L. Printz Honor award, multiple ALA picks, and the Independent Publisher Book Award.
Hans and Angeala are from very different backgrounds. Thrown together by fate, can they thwart evil, danger and the archduke's necromancer? A grand swashbuckling adventure, set in a world of highwaymen, hermits and dancing bears.
Like any girl, sixteen-year-old Chanda has secrets. But one secret threatens to silence everything. All around her people are dying, and everyone is afraid to say why. But Chanda knows: it's because of AIDS.
"An addictive domestic thriller about two strangers, a Black woman and a white woman, who discover that each has a husband she would be better off without. One fateful encounter entangles their lives in increasingly sinister ways, leading to a shocking, violent conclusion."--
Hörst du die Hunde in der Nacht? Schon wieder eine neue Stadt, schon wieder eine neue Schule, schon wieder auf der Flucht, weil Camerons Mom fürchtet, dass ER – sein Vater – sie finden könnte. Cameron kann sich nicht an ihn erinnern, zu lange ist es her, dass er ihn das letzte Mal gesehen hat. Jetzt ist da nur noch die Angst seiner Mutter, die die beiden dieses Mal in ein altes Farmhaus führt. Dort beginnt Cameron, die Stimme des Jungen zu hören, der vor 50 Jahren spurlos verschwand – Jacky. Fasziniert gräbt er den alten Fall aus und betreibt eigene Nachforschungen. Als er sich auch noch einbildet, das Heulen der Hunde zu hören, von denen die Jungs in der Schule ständig reden, zweifelt er an seinem Verstand. Bis zu dieser einen Nacht, in der sein Vater ihn doch findet und Cameron große Gefahr droht, genauso wie Jacky damals.
