One of our Books of the Year 2014 A haunting story in which Ash and his soldier father are linked by traditions from the past and struggles in the present. When Dad returns from the war, Ash expects him to be a hero. But Dad is far from heroic; he only wants to be alone and Ash doesn’t know how to reach him. Ash takes solace in his running, training hard for his role as stag boy for the local Stag Chase – as his father has done before him. But there are some old ghosts stirring on the hills as well as some hostility from his friends and Ash needs to confront them both if he is to help his father. ~ Julia Eccleshare
In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion for Bone Jack a small number of readers were lucky enough to be invited to review this title. Here's a taster... 'a gripping read which can't be missed...it is spine tingling and spooky...I couldn't take my eyes off this book and am now eager to read more from the author.' Raj Bunet.
Ash's dad has returned from war, close to a breakdown and lost in a world of imaginary threats. Meanwhile, Ash's best friend Mark is grieving and has drifted away into his own nightmares. Ash's only escape is his lonely mountain running, training to be the stag boy in the annual Stag Chase. But dark things are stirring. Ash begins to wonder if the sinister stories about the Stag Chase are true. Could Mark and Dad be haunted by more than just their pasts?'Bone Jack is a powerful and beguiling YA novel' - Telegraph'Dark, magical, and mysterious, Bone Jack captured me and carried me away' - Rebecca Stead, author of Liar and Spy and When You Reach Me 'A marvellous debut. Don't miss this book!' - Susan Cooper, author of The Dark is Rising and Ghost Hawk'Haunting and compelling. An outstanding novel' - Phil Earle, author of Being Billy and Heroic'An extraordinary modern fantasy with never a wasted word' - Imogen Russell Williams, Metro
