Raven's Gate
Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to rural Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on. Matt decides to investigate and uncovers a terrible secret. Ages 12+.
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| ISBN-13 |
9781844286195 |
| ISBN-10 |
1844286193 |
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| Stock |
Available |
| Status |
Showing available at publisher; usually ships 7-15 working days |
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| Publisher |
WALKER BOOKS LTD |
| Imprint |
Walker Books Ltd |
| Publication Date |
1 October 2005
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| International Publication Date |
1 August 2005 |
| Publication Country |
 United Kingdom |
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| Format |
Paperback |
| Edition |
New title |
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| Author(s) |
By Horowitz, Anthony |
| Series |
Power of Five |
| Category |
Crime & Mystery
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| Interest Age |
9-12 years |
| Reading Age |
9-12 years |
| NBS Text |
Children's Fiction |
| ONIX Text |
Children/juvenile;Children/juvenile |
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| Number of Pages |
288 |
| Dimensions |
Width: 129mm
Height: 198mm
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| Weight |
Not specified - defaults to 600g |
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| Dewey Code |
823.914 |
| Catalogue Code |
16502 |
Description of this Book
A sinister story of the supernatural; first of five in a thrilling new series by this number-one best-selling author. Matt has always known he has unusual powers. Raised in foster care, he is sent to Yorkshire on a rehabilitation programme, only to find himself in the midst of sinister goings-on. Matt investigates and uncovers a terrible secret - eight guardians are protecting the world from the evil ones, beings banished long ago by five children. But devil worshippers want to let the evil ones back in. As the story reaches its climax, it looks like Matt has succeeded in stopping them...or has he? Major marketing campaign with 6-sheet advertising to launch this gripping new series. Guaranteed publicity coverage - including radio and TV interviews.
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Awards & Reviews
| NZ Review |
Horowitz is the latest children's author to enjoy sales that, until the last few years, were rare in this genre. The Guardian |
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Author's Bio
Anthony Horowitz is a popular and prolific children's writer. He has won numerous prizes for the Alex Rider series, including the Red House Children's Book Award for Skeleton Key . He also writes extensively for TV including Foyle's War and Midsomer Murders. . He lives in north London.
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