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Suitable for: 11+ fans of Gillian Cross's other titles, as well as readers of Anthony Horowitz, Eoin Colfer, Tim Bowler and Geraldine McCaughrean
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The heart-stopping second part of the Dark Ground trilogy, in a new paperback edition At the end of The Dark Ground, Robert finally managed to escape from the tiny underground world in which he had found himself trapped. He needed Lorn's help to do it, and he had to leave her behind. Now, back in his own world and his own size again, he realises that Lorn will die if she has to spend the winter underground. To rescue her, he has to do two things: entrust his friend Tom with the incredible story of what happened to him, and find the 'real' Lorn above ground.
Using all of their ingenuity, Tom and Rob finally track down the girl for whom they are searching. Her name is Hope, and
she's been locked in a pit by her misguided parents. She is filthy, backwards, and completely dependent on others. How can she help Lorn?
Getting Hope out of her prison will take more courage and patience than the boys feel they have. And then they still have to rescue Lorn. Time is ticking away. With each passing second, Lorn feels inexplicably called by a strange force drawing her into the dangerous tunnels of her underground world while, above ground, Tom and Rob begin the desperate battle to save her.Features- The second part of a stunning trilogy, in an eye-catching new paperback edition.
- Packs an emotional punch that leaves the reader dizzy. Cross has created
characters about which you care deeply.
- Astonishing, original story - epic adventure dealing with suffering, hope and courage.
- Will leave readers desperate for the next book.
- Gillian Cross is one of the UK's top children's authors, and has won a host of major prizes, including the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Award and the Smarties Prize.
- A new, pick-up-able package.
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"[The Dark Ground]:
'Sinister but 100% compulsive" - Mizz magazine
". . . terrific . . ." - The Telegraph
". . . a wonderfully plotted thriller . . .
" - The Observer
"Reeks of originality, imagination and sheer brilliance...a riveting masterpiece" - The Independent on Sunday
"[The Blackroom]:
I recommend it to anyone around my age because it's probably the best book I've read in ages" - Coventry Evening Telegraph, twelve year old reviewer
"This is an exciting and fast paced novel which will appeal to boys and girls of 11 upwards" - School Librarian
"I found the book very exciting and couldn't put it down, now I just have to wait for part 3 to find out what happens next" - 5-star Amazon review
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