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Chosen as a favourite by Philip Pullman: "[this book] showed how children's literature could sound dark and troubling chords."
Carnegie Medal winner, 1967.
An all-time classic, combining mystery, adventure, history and a complex set of human relationships. The author is wonderfully adept at interweaving mythical legend with the present day world and the haunting descriptions of time and place coupled with characters that hang long in your mind will have you glued to the pages until the end.
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It all begins with the scratching in the ceiling. From the moment Alison discovers the dinner service in the attic, with its curious pattern of floral owls, a chain of events is set in progress that is to effect everybody's lives.
Relentlessly, Alison, her step-brother Roger and Welsh boy Gwyn are drawn into the replay of a tragic Welsh legend -- a modern drama played out against a background of ancient jealousies. As the tension mounts, it becomes apparent that only by accepting and facing the situation can it be resolved.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Owl Service and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Owl Service features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Recommended Children's eBooks, Science Fiction, Featured Books for 9+ readers
The Owl Service is available in Paperback, Hardback
The Owl Service was written by Alan Garner and published by Harpercollins Publishers
The Owl Service has 223 pages
£7.19
