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The Worlds We Leave Behind A.F. Harrold

The Worlds We Leave Behind By A.F. Harrold

The Worlds We Leave Behind by A.F. Harrold


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The Worlds We Leave Behind Summary

The Worlds We Leave Behind: SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION by A.F. Harrold

Now available in paperback an extraordinary story about friendship and betrayal, revenge and retribution, but also redemption. Ideal for 11+ readers who enjoy Stranger Things. Shortlisted for the Yoto Carnegie Medal for Illustration in 2023. 'Luxuriantly illustrated by the fabulous Levi Pinfold. This exceptional book about friendship and paths not taken should rake in awards.' Observer Hex never meant for the girl to follow him and his best friend Tommo into the woods. He certainly never meant for her to fall off the rope swing and break her arm. When he gets blamed for the accident, Hex runs deep into the woods, ending up in a strange clearing that he has never come across before. There he meets an old woman who offers him a deal. Shell rid the world of those who wronged him and Hex can carry on his life with them all forgotten and as if nothing ever happened. But what Hex doesnt know is someone else has been offered the same deal. When Tommo wakes up the next day, he is in a completely different world, with only the vaguest memories of the world before. Can Tommo put the world right again? Back to how it was? Or can he even find a way to make a new world that could be better for them all? This is a gripping and surreal contemporary fairytale that fans of David Almond will love.

The Worlds We Leave Behind Reviews

A 'what if' story about alternative versions of lives, and the consequences of our actions. Levi Pinfold adds dark, realist, atmospheric illustrations that heighten the drama * Childrens Book of the Week, The Sunday Times *
A beautifully written dark and twisty book which lingers long after the final page has been turned. Levi Pinfolds haunting illustrations add to the magic * Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear *
Yet again A.F Harrold and Levi Pinfold have produced a near-perfect work of art. Harrold's words bring wit and wonder together, and their spirit is beautifully caught by Pinfolds images * Carnegie-winning author Anthony McGowan *
A.F. Harold is an astonishing writer and this story of lost and found friendships is brimming over with dark imagination and magical storytelling. No one will be able to forget spending time in his world * Keith Gray *
A dark and intriguing mystery, full of Pinfolds breath-taking artwork * Editor's choice, The Bookseller *
Broodingly atmospheric A fantasy blending the strange and the everyday * Sunday Times *
Luxuriantly illustrated by the fabulous Levi Pinfold. This exceptional book about friendship and paths not taken should rake in awards * Observer, The New Review *
This spellbinding story asks what you would do if you could rewrite history and wipe clean everyones memory of events and even of people. This is the dilemma confronting troubled Hex when a menacing old woman offers to disappear those who accuse him of causing an accident. Beautifully written and illustrated, this is poignant, dark and thought-provoking * Daily Mail *
With darkly beautiful monochrome illustrations by Levi Pinfold, this is a story about best friends Hex and Tommo who find themselves caught up in a bargain that changes their world. With classic Grimm-esque fairytale vibes, this is a Stranger Things style tale thats utterly spellbinding * Gift Inspiration 2022: the best books to give to children, teens and young adults, Culturefly *
Extraordinary as moving, strange and profound as Skellig * Guardian on THE SONG FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE *
Poet A.F. Harrolds The Worlds We Leave Behind (Bloomsbury) a contemporary fairytale about accidents, decisions and alternate realities was dizzying in its scope. Levi Pinfolds sensationally dark, atmospheric illustrations only amplified * The best childrens books of 2022, Observer New Review *
An impeccably crafted, cerebral fantasy * Booklist, starred review *

About A.F. Harrold

A.F. Harrold is an English poet who spends his time onstage, writing poems and books, and stroking his beard (it helps churn the ideas). He is the author of The Song from Somewhere Else (illustrated by Levi Pinfold), the Fizzlebert Stump series and the CILIP Carnegie and Kate Greenaway Medal longlisted The Imaginary (illustrated by Emily Gravett). He lives in Reading with a stand-up comedian and two cats. Levi Pinfold has been drawing from imagination for as long as he can remember. His published picture books are The Django, Black Dog and Greenling. Black Dog won the prestigious CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal in 2013. Born in the Forest of Dean, he has somehow found himself living in northern NSW, Australia. He likes paintings, books, music and some cats.

Additional information

GOR013876560
9781526623874
1526623870
The Worlds We Leave Behind: SHORTLISTED FOR THE YOTO CARNEGIE MEDAL FOR ILLUSTRATION by A.F. Harrold
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
2024-08-01
272
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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