The Runaway: A Mystery

Author(s): Angela McAllister

Teen (Ages 15+)

Megan, frightened, guilty, and running from everything she's ever known. When Megan arrives at what she believes to be a deserted mansion, she encounters the mysterious Marguerite, blind and despised, with only two silent, watchful owls as her companions. Her eyes. Megan and Marguerite come to depend on one another. Theirs is a strange relationship, but the deserted, almost derelict house, they inhabit is the perfect place for hiding secrets. But Tom, always watching, waiting, biding his time, is determined to bring this fragile world crashing down...With richly drawn characters and a well-plotted story, this is a haunting tale of loss and revenge, of friendship and the power of forgiveness.


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A more mature second novel to establish and strengthen Angela's position. A haunting atmospheric tale of the unexpected. Her debut THE TIDE TURNER sold over 10,000 copies and reprinted within a month of publication. Stellar reviews for THE TIDE TURNER: 'a lyrical and inventive fantasy... Richly drawn characters and an involving narrative make for an enchanting read.' (Bookseller) Bound proofs available.

'A spooky, atmospheric tale' -- Susan Elkin INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY 'This is a terrific evocation of country life as it might have been lived, full of enthusiasm for time and place, and a wonderfully conjured summer's heat which readers of 12 and over will love' -- Toby Clements TELEGRAPH 'The Runaway is a beautifully written, compelling story of turning darkness into light.' LOVEREADING4KIDS 'McAllister's intriguing historical mystery story will keep readers gripped as the secrets are gradually revealed and resolution eventually achieved' BOOKS FOR KEEPS 'This is a very atmospheric book that yields its secrets gradually. I loved its mix of the supernatural and the mysterious, its remote, period setting, its references to Megan's power to heal which failed her at the crucial moment.' CORNFLOWER BOOKS BLOG 'Angela McAllister uses vivid descriptions of characters and places to create a rather haunting tale of guilt, revenge and the quest for forgiveness' SOUTH WALES ECHO

Angela McAllister has written over thirty children's books. She lives in Hampshire with her husband and their two children, who are often the inspiration for her stories.

General Fields

  • : 9781842555996
  • : Orion Publishing Co
  • : Orion Children's Books (an Imprint of The Orion Publishing Group Ltd )
  • : 0.186
  • : 01 September 2009
  • : 198mm X 129mm X 14mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Angela McAllister
  • : Paperback
  • : 1
  • : 823.914
  • : 192
  • : Fiction
  • : Illustrations