Cliff McNish Boeken

Trilogie waarvan de beide eerste delen eerder werden uitgegeven in de reeks 'Robin en de Aardskinderen'. In 'Het duistere kasteel'* belanden Robin en haar broertje in een nare, koude wereld waar duizenden kinderen door een heks gevangen worden gehouden. In 'Het magische spoor'** nemen de moederheks en haar andere dochter, samen met 756 van de beste heksen wraak omdat Robin de machtige heks Dracuena verslagen heeft. Het afsluitende deel is 'De laatste strijd'***. Voorin deel 1 en 3 staat een kaart van het fictieve gebied waar een en ander zich afspeelt. Smeuiïg verteld en breed uitgesponnen heksenverhalen, waarin figuren en situaties zeer plastisch worden beschreven. Lekker griezelen dus! Goed geschreven en vertaalde verhalen, opgebouwd uit vele hoofdstukjes, die per deel een eigen inhoudsopgave hebben. Begrijpelijk taalgebruik met veel dialoog; wat de spanning echter realistischer maakt: je wordt gemakkelijk meegesleurd in het verhaal. Kleine letter. Voor kinderen vanaf ca. 10 jaar, die zich niet laten afschrikken door de omvang van het boek.

The Roar is getting closer and closer to the earth, ready to attack, her hungry newborn in the waiting. Alongside the silver child Milo, who is hovering protectively over them, Helen, Thomas, Walter, the twins and litte Jenny lead the children of Coldharbour in the battle against the Roar. Meanwhile, Carnac threatens from below, but the Unearthers, with drills for hands, stand ready for him. And the Protector under the oceans is on the children's side, bringing its wisdom and strength to bear on the battle. Cliff McNish brings the magical SILVER SEQUENCE to a thrilling conclusion in this atmospheric fantasy.

The children drawn to Coldharbour prepare to battle a terrifying force headed their way

All over the world children are discovering they have magical powers. But the reason is that the evil witches of the planet Ool are determined to avenge Dragwena's death by manipulating an army of children and fighting the good wizards. Originally published: London: Orion Children's, 2001

Set in a world where magic and danger intertwine, this first volume of the Doomspell Trilogy introduces readers to a gripping tale of adventure and conflict. The story follows young protagonists as they navigate a realm filled with dark spells and formidable foes, showcasing themes of courage, friendship, and the battle between good and evil. With its captivating narrative, it has resonated with audiences worldwide, leading to translations in 26 languages, highlighting its universal appeal and engaging storytelling.

Repackaged for a new generation, this is the third part of Cliff McNish's bestselling debut trilogy.

When he and his mother move into an farmhouse in the English countryside, twelve-year-old Jack discovers he can communicate with ghosts and establishes a relationship with a spirit that threatens to destroy both his mother and himself. Reprint.

Six children leave the comfort of their homes. They are drawn to Coldharbour - an eerie wasteland of wind, rats, seagulls and rubbish tips. Emily and Freda, the twins, scuttle bright eyed and insect-like in search of the others. They find Thomas on a food tip. The gentle giant boy Walter joins them and so does Helen, who can read minds. And at the centre of it all is luminous Milo, his skin hot and bright with silver. Each of them has a unique gift, but they must learn to use their skills fast. Drawing ever closer in a maelstrom of fury is the Roar, something vast and dreadful that wants to destroy them all. As in The Doomspell trilogy, Cliff's characters really are 'the children next door' until they discover the powers they possess and he sweeps them and the reader into his worlds of magical fantasy, writing exciting, breathtaking adventures with richly imagined, vividly drawn characters, and an infectious energy, warmth and humour. The Silver Child is book 1 in a heart-stopping new sequence. Read by Malcolm Freeman and Saskia Wickham

A monster's out there... Only one girl can stop it. But will love get in the way?It's a difficult time for fifteen-year-old Savannah Grey - she's settled into her latest foster placement, but her body is acting oddly.Then other strange things begin to happen. Birds behave erratically; gusts of wind blow leaves so fiercely they seem to lure people away. And Savannah discovers she has supernatural powers.Only new boy Reece Gandolfo thinks Savannah's powers are a special gift. No wonder she's attracted to him. But there's another force that wants to lure Savannah from safety into danger...