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The Whistlers in the Dark

Victoria Williamson

The Whistlers in the Dark

Paperback
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September 21, 2023
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The book was an amazing read, and I was made to feel as though I was living in that era. There were tense parts, funny lighthearted moments, and parts where you were left wondering what would happen next. The Whistlers in the Dark is a powerful read, and I look forward to reading the next Victoria Williamson book.
Helen Byles, blogger

Synopsis

Scotland, 158 AD, is a divided country. On one side of the Antonine wall, thirteen-year-old Felix is trying to become a good Roman soldier like his father. On the other, twelve-year old Jinny is vowing revenge on the ‘metal men’ who have invaded her Damnonii tribe’s homeland. At the Damnonii’s sacred circle of standing stones, her planned attack on Felix goes badly wrong, awakening a legend that threatens to bring fire and destruction down on them all. Can Jinny and Felix overcome their differences and soothe the stones back to sleep before it’s too late?

For readers aged 9-15

Product Information

Number of pages
200
Publisher
Scotland Street Press
#ISBN
Number of pages
9781910895801
Date of Publication
September 21, 2023
Format
Paperback
Weight
222
g
Dimensions
1.7
x
19.7
x
12.8
cm

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I didn’t expect to fall head over heels in love with this book. The superb weaving of myths, folklore and history created a truly immersive and captivating story. The characters of Felix, Jinny, and Bram all had me in the palm of their hands. Each character is unique and refreshing. All with their personality and voice.
Sharon Rimmelzwaan, blogger
This book will be a super addition to primary school library and classroom collections and provides an exciting new background read on an aspect of Romans in Britain that I have not seen covered in children’s literature before.
Veronica Price, chartered librarian and blogger

About the author

Victoria Williamson

Victoria Williamson is an award-winning author from Glasgow, Scotland, who has worked as an educator in a number of different countries, including as an English teacher in China, a secondary school science teacher in Cameroon, a teacher trainer in Malawi, and an additional support needs teacher in the UK.

Victoria currently works part time writing KS2 books for the education company Twinkl and spends the rest of her time writing novels for children and adults, visiting schools, libraries and literary festivals to give author talks, and running creative writing workshops. When not writing or talking about books, she’s often to be found up to her knees in mud on an archaeological dig or tangled up in a ball of wool playing with a crochet hook.

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