The Gathering
Author: Carmody, Isobelle
ISBN: 9780140360592
Publisher: Puffin
Year First Published: 1993
Pages: 288
Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 24mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
When Nathanial and his mother move to the quiet, safe streets of Cheshunt, he immediately senses something wrong.Violent gangs patrol the streets, feral dogs roam at night, and the oppressive stench from the abattoir lingers over the school.
Winner of the CBCA of the Year- Older Readers
When Nathanial and his mother move to the quiet, safe streets of Cheshunt, he immediately senses something wrong.Violent gangs patrol the streets, feral dogs roam at night, and the oppressive stench from the abattoir lingers over the school.
Soon Nathanial learns that his presence is no accident.As he uncovers the dark secrets of Cheshunt's past, and event spiral desperately out of control, he and his new friends must confront phantoms from their past in the battle to stop the Gathering and its terrifying creator.
'A great page-turner that is probably best read in daylight and in good company.'The Age
ISBN: 9780140360592
Publisher: Puffin
Year First Published: 1993
Pages: 288
Dimensions: 197mm x 130mm x 24mm
Format: Paperback / softback
Description
When Nathanial and his mother move to the quiet, safe streets of Cheshunt, he immediately senses something wrong.Violent gangs patrol the streets, feral dogs roam at night, and the oppressive stench from the abattoir lingers over the school.
Winner of the CBCA of the Year- Older Readers
When Nathanial and his mother move to the quiet, safe streets of Cheshunt, he immediately senses something wrong.Violent gangs patrol the streets, feral dogs roam at night, and the oppressive stench from the abattoir lingers over the school.
Soon Nathanial learns that his presence is no accident.As he uncovers the dark secrets of Cheshunt's past, and event spiral desperately out of control, he and his new friends must confront phantoms from their past in the battle to stop the Gathering and its terrifying creator.
'A great page-turner that is probably best read in daylight and in good company.'The Age