The wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, the
celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill. Covering themes of
families, childhood, domestic violence, being separated and
reunited, this is an important and beautifully illustrated book for
middle grade readers right up to adults. 'The Hideaway by Pam Smy
is a work of art. Smy is the genius writer and illustrator of the
stunning Thornhill. Smy takes children's books to another level.
Highly recommend.' - David Walliams The wonderful long-awaited
second novel from Pam Smy, celebrated author and illustrator of
Thornhill. The Hideaway tells the story of a boy, Billy McKenna,
who runs away from a difficult situation at home and takes refuge
in an overgrown graveyard. While hiding there he meets an elderly
man who is tending the graves in preparation for a day in November
when something magical is set to happen. The book is written in two
alternating narratives, both different aspects of the same story.
One thread tells of Billy's experience of hiding away in the
graveyard, his mixed-up feelings and emotions, and the supernatural
events he eventually witnesses. The other tells of his mother's
situation at home and the police search for Billy. Covering themes
of family, childhood, separation and reunion, domestic violence and
doing the right thing, this is an important and beautiful book for
middle grade readers right up to adults. Billy's story is
illustrated throughout with tonal and textured black and white
drawings, until the event on All Souls' Eve, when the text gives
way to a series of double page images of the supernatural
happening. The Hideaway is a compelling, exciting and emotional
story that will stay with you long after you finish the last page.
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