Joan Aiken was born in Rye, Sussex in 1924, daughter of the American poet Conrad Aiken, and started writing herself at the age of five. Since the 1960s she wrote full time and published over 100 books.
Best known for her children’s books such as The Wolves of Willoughby Chase and Midnight is a Place, she also wrote extensively for adults and published many contemporary and historical novels, including sequels to novels by Jane Austen. In 1968 she won the Guardian Children’s book prize for Whispering Mountain, followed by an Edgar Allan Poe award for Night Fall in 1972, and was awarded an MBE for her services to children’s literature in 1999.
Joan Aiken died in 2004.
Lucas is lonely. Orphaned and sent to live with his formidable guardian in a vast mansion, he longs for a friend.
Then Anna-Marie arrives. She's spoilt and wilful - and practically half his age. Lucas feels more alone than ever.
But one night something terrible happens. Lucas and Anna-Marie face a terrifying and treacherous ordeal, alone in the hostile city streets. Together, they must fight to survive ...
The 40th anniversary edition of a compelling tale of villainy and suspense - from the best-selling author of THE WOLVES OF WILLOUGHBY CHASE.
Título : Midnight is a Place
EAN : 9781444919035
Editorial : Hachette Children's Group
Edad, de : 11 años
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