Shortlisted for The Branford Boase Award 2015 - February 2014 Debut of the Month A poignant debut novel, The Dark Inside is the touching story of a thirteen year old coming to terms with the death of his mother as well as an exciting, mysterious and dramatic adventure. When James finds a man covered in terrible wounds living in the ruined house that he runs to in order to escape his step father, he begins an complicated journey in which the real readily becomes magical and the supernatural is never far away. The lessons James learns about change are thought provoking.
In addition to our Lovereading expert opinion for The Dark Inside a small number of children were lucky enough to be invited to review this title. Here's a taster....'I really enjoyed this book. It was creepy, dark and a little sad at times. It kept me turning the pages and guessing throughout the whole book! It is a really good book which I highly recommend!'
'Echoes of David Almond's Skelligin Wallis's beautifully written debut... Profound and moving' The Financial Times
'A captivating blend of love, loss and forgiveness' The Sunday Express
'The chief villain is fantastically creepy… fast-paced' SFX
'Beautifully written in smooth, elegant prose...I felt utterly surrounded by the story'BookBag
'If you loved Skelligby David Almond, then this is the book for you' Serendipity Reviews
'Intense, dark, brooding and highly adventurous. To me it screamed Neil Gaiman' Fiction Fascination
When thirteen-year-old James discovers a homeless man in an abandoned house, the course of his life changes dramatically. Hoping to find a 'cure' for a dark curse inflicted on the homeless man, the pair embark on a journey together not knowing that what they discover will impact them both in ways they never imagined...
A gripping and haunting story about loss and hope, perfect for fans of Patrick Ness and David Almond.
