Red Rocks

Discover the enchanting world of 'Red Rocks,' a captivating junior novel blending adventure and magic. Follow young Jake as he uncovers a mysterious sealskin during his summer holiday at his father's house on Wellington's wild south coast. The stunning backdrop of high cliffs and fierce winds sets the stage for this exciting tale, which draws inspiration from the Celtic myth of the selkies, or seal people. This gripping story is not just about an ordinary boy, but also a daring adventure that leads to unexpected twists threatening to change his family forever. Winner of the Esther Glen Medal 2013 and shortlisted for the NZ Post Children's Book Awards 2013, 'Red Rocks' showcases beautiful writing and an eerie atmosphere that junior readers will find both thrilling and moving. Perfect as a gift for young readers or for those who love magical stories set in New Zealand's rich landscape. This B-format paperback edition published by Random House NZ contains 256 pages of immersion into a world where every corner hides a secret waiting to be discovered. Enjoy FREE shipping on this enchanting novel, but please note that combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Anticipate delivery within ten days as you dive into this spellbinding journey.

Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781869799144
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2012
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE NZ
Pages: 256


Description:
"Adventure tinged with magic when a boy finds a sealskin in a cave in this exciting junior novel. Winner of Esther Glen Medal 2013. While holidaying at his father's house, Jake explores Wellington's wild south coast, with its high cliffs, biting winds, and its fierce seals. When he stumbles upon a perfectly preserved sealskin, hidden in a crevice at Red Rocks, he's compelled to take it home and hide it under his bed, setting off a chain of events that threatens to destroy his family. Red Rocks takes the Celtic myth of the selkies, or seal people, and transplants it into the New Zealand landscape, throwing an ordinary boy into an adventure tinged with magic. With its beautiful writing and eerie atmosphere, junior readers will be thrilled and moved by this captivating story. Shortlisted for the NZ Post Children's Book Awards 2013."

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