From twice-nominated CILIP Carnegie Medal author Darren Simpson, comes a spellbinding and unforgettable story about the power of the imagination, courage and finding your voice.
The real world is a hostile place for 12-year old Bren, his schooldays stalked by vicious bully, Shaun, and his family life fractured at home. Ever since his sister Evie died in an accident, Bren’s only safe space is Furthermoor, an imagined world of mechanised trees and clockwork animals, where Evie is still alive. In Furthermoor, no one can hurt Bren… until the mysterious Featherly arrives. Now Bren is forced to confront his deepest fears and decide if his place in the real world is worth fighting for.
A Monster Calls meets Coraline, Furthermoor is a moving and powerful story following one boy’s retreat into his imagination after the death of his sister. With incredible world-building realistic characters and and a strong anti-bullying message, follow Bren on his journey of healing and survival.
Extraordinary … A hugely compassionate sophisticated novel
– The Observer on Scavengers
This coming-of-age novel raises questions about throwaway culture and the building of walls.
– Socialist Review on Scavengers
Pacy, profound and original.
– The Observer on The Memory Thieves
Simpson combines fast-paced visual storytelling with a complex, thought-provoking message about coming to terms with the past.
– The Guardian on The Memory Thieves
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