{"title":"Finbar Hawkins","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection featuring the captivating works of \u003cem\u003eFinbar Hawkins\u003c\/em\u003e, a rising voice in the realm of Young Adult fiction. Known for his enchanting storytelling and deep exploration of themes that resonate with young audiences, Hawkins delivers novels that are both thought-provoking and engrossing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIncorporate yourself into the magical journey of his critically acclaimed novel, \u003cstrong\u003eStone\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is a masterpiece that intricately weaves the themes of family, courage, and the supernatural. The story invites readers into a world where young characters embark on gripping adventures that echo their real-life quests for identity, belonging, and understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFinbar Hawkins' writing is marked by its deep emotional undercurrents and exploration of the wonder and challenges of adolescence. His works are perfect for both the young and the young at heart, offering stories that are not only imaginative but also grounded in the struggles and triumphs of growing up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in the enchanting and thought-provoking worlds of Finbar Hawkins here at our bookstore, where every story promises a unique blend of mystery, magic, and motivation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"stone-by-finbar-hawkins-9781838935658","title":"Stone","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA second novel from the bestselling author of Branford Boase-shortlisted and Carnegie-nominated \u003ci\u003eWitch\u003c\/i\u003e. An engrossing story of fathers and sons, death and grief, and unexpected bonds, new and old, forged by dark and benign magic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhen Sam, grieving the death of his father, finds a silver-flecked stone, ice-cold to the touch, strange and eerie things begin to happen. Myth, legend, magic, and witchcraft mingle on the ancient hillside where the chalk white horse has galloped for centuries. Ravens wheel. Wolves prowl. Witches dance. Odin gathers brave, fallen warriors to his side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the mysterious new girl, Oona, can heal Sam's heart, revealing tarot secrets with her bewitching ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eReviews for \u003ci\u003eWitch\u003c\/i\u003e:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A book filled with enchantment, in every sense. Dark, exciting and pacy, \u003ci\u003eWitch\u003c\/i\u003e brilliantly balances magic and realism'\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003eAnthony McGowan\u003c\/b\u003e, author of Carnegie-winning \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eLark\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, on \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWitch\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'There is real magic here... 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Aine, a slave girl running away from her Roman masters, pauses to listen as she lifts a totemic, druid carving she's found in the tunnel where she's hiding. The last thing she sees is a tangle of matted fur, a sheaf of claws, a flash of fangs, as she unleashes a hungry animal presence.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1783 AD\u003cbr\u003eCenturies later, white witch Sarah Gibson wanders the woods in search of refuge. She's at ease here with the changing seasons, the plants and animals, until one moonlit night, she senses Aine's terror. The blackbird calls a warning, but Sarah wants to help Aine's restless spirit.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePresent day\u003cbr\u003eMarie has dropped out of art college and is staying with her aunt for a while. But the woods nearby are hiding something. Marie can feel it. She hears the local gossip about tragic happenings there. 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