Brand new author for the children's list. Hardback reprinted within 2 months of publication. Pace, vision and enthusiasm reminiscent of Michelle Paver. Fluent story-telling: plot, place, pace and character all strong. Mythic world of Celtic fairytale unfolds in a breathtaking adventure for 9+ readers. Hardback published to stellar reviews: 'Donnelly uses Celtic myths with charm and verve' (The Times). 'This is Donnelly's first children's book, though he's such a natural children's writer, it's a shame he didn't start sooner' (The Herald). 'keeps the reader on a knife-edge until the final page' (Scotland on Sunday).
Joe Donnelly, a former journalist, has previously published eight adult fantasty/horror stories (for RHPG and Penguin). He has an MPhil degree in American Studies. He lives in the west of Scotland. Jack Flint is his first children's novel.
Donnelly is an imaginative writer...and he moves his story along at such a fast and furious pace...a thrilling fantasy [read]' SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST'
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