Description
Nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Writing Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award and Diverse Book Award After a shocking event leaves Tyrese struggling with grief, he's taken to visit family in Jamaica. From the first night, strange things start happening: impossible visions, blackouts, swarms of insects, and the discovery of a grave hidden deep in the forest... Tyrese can't explain what's going on and he's scared that he's losing his grip on reality. Then Tyrese is warned he's being hunted by the mysterious Shadow Man. Under threat, Tyrese and his friends set out on a terrifying journey across the island to try and uncover the Shadow Man's sinister history. Who can Tyrese trust when his own mind is falling apart and there's nowhere left to hide?
About the Author
J.P. Rose was born in Manchester but was raised in Yorkshire after her adoption. Growing up she suffered extreme racism, though she continued to be proud of her diverse and rich heritage of Jamaican, Nigerian and Anglo-Irish. As a child she found herself writing stories as a form of escapism and to combat her loneliness. She trained as an actress but eventually moved into writing and she is now the author of numerous novels for adults. She is the owner of several horses, dogs and cats and lives in the countryside with her family.
Reviews
"A creepy, atmospheric psychological horror for 12+ pitting grief's destructive potential against the restorative power of love" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *
"It's evocative, I can almost smell rural Jamaica, and it has the stand-out terrifying moments that sent chills through my bones" -- Alex Wheatle
"A dark horror which terrified me to my very core" -- Yvette Fielding
"Properly chilling and deeply tender, Rose draws on family and folklore to craft a world you will not want to leave" -- Deirdre Sullivan
"The heat of Jamaica infused with the chill of its darkest folklore" -- Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline Jones
Awards
Long-listed for BRANFORD BOASE (UK) and Jhalak Children's & YA Prize (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781839132407
Author J P Rose
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 244g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 19mm
About the Author
J.P. Rose was born in Manchester but was raised in Yorkshire after her adoption. Growing up she suffered extreme racism, though she continued to be proud of her diverse and rich heritage of Jamaican, Nigerian and Anglo-Irish. As a child she found herself writing stories as a form of escapism and to combat her loneliness. She trained as an actress but eventually moved into writing and she is now the author of numerous novels for adults. She is the owner of several horses, dogs and cats and lives in the countryside with her family.
Reviews
"A creepy, atmospheric psychological horror for 12+ pitting grief's destructive potential against the restorative power of love" -- Imogen Russell Williams * Guardian *
"It's evocative, I can almost smell rural Jamaica, and it has the stand-out terrifying moments that sent chills through my bones" -- Alex Wheatle
"A dark horror which terrified me to my very core" -- Yvette Fielding
"Properly chilling and deeply tender, Rose draws on family and folklore to craft a world you will not want to leave" -- Deirdre Sullivan
"The heat of Jamaica infused with the chill of its darkest folklore" -- Phil Hickes, author of The Haunting of Aveline Jones
Awards
Long-listed for BRANFORD BOASE (UK) and Jhalak Children's & YA Prize (UK).
Book Information
ISBN 9781839132407
Author J P Rose
Format Paperback
Page Count 304
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 244g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 19mm
