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Ghostcloud

By Michael Mann
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Ghostcloud by Michael Mann takes readers on an exciting journey with a young protagonist named Luke. He is held captive in a coal mine beneath a smoke-spewing power station in a dystopian London. Luke discovers a way to escape with the help of ghostly allies he meets in the mysterious tunnels, but his heart remains set on freeing all the trapped children. It's a gripping tale of bravery, friendship, and adventure.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy thrilling adventures filled with mystery and supernatural elements. You'll be captivated by the story of a young protagonist navigating a complex world with the help of unexpected allies. Perfect for readers who love mixing fantasy with a gripping plot, it promises excitement and enchantment.

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Catch the wind. Find your freedom.

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'A superbly inventive and magical debut'

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'Beautifully written and filled with unforgettable characters ... a diamond of a book'

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'Utterly original, thrilling, strange and cracking good fun ... every chapter is packed full of wild imagination'

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Catch the wind. Find your freedom.

A riveting, magical adventure set deep underneath a richly reimagined London for 9+ readers.

Kidnapped and forced to shovel coal underneath a half-bombed, blackened power station, 12-year-old Luke's life is miserable. Then, he discovers he can see things others can't. Ghostly things. Specifically, a ghost-girl named Alma. Alma, who can ride clouds through the night sky and bend their shape to her will, befriends Luke. And with Alma's help, Luke discovers he is in fact a rare being - half-human and half-something else ...

Then Luke learns the terrible truth of why children are being kidnapped and forced to work in the power station, and he becomes even more desperate to escape.

Can Luke find out who he really is ... and find his freedom?

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Ghostcloud has been praised for its inventive and imaginative world where ghosts interact with elements of nature, creating a unique and engaging fantasy setting. Reviews highlight its gripping storyline and thematic depth, comparing it to the works of renowned authors like Charles Dickens and Philip Pullman. The book is noted for its smart worldbuilding, action-packed narrative, and ability to engage readers with themes of identity and equity, offering both thoughtful content and thrilling entertainment.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444959307

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 12 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 32.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 310g

Pages: 352

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Michael Mann Young Adult

About the Author

Michael Mann is a primary school teacher by day, and mostly writes when he should be sleeping at night. He was a winner of SCBWI's Undiscovered Voices 2020, and the 2019 London Writer's Award (Spread the Word). He is passionate about diversity in children's literature as a person of British and Indian heritage.

Michael was born in London but moved to North Yorkshire when he was ten. He now lives with his partner and children in London. He's a fan of board games, reading, cloud spotting and outdoor swimming. He swam from England to France across the English Channel as part of a team of six. He won his first writing competition at school aged 10, for a poem about potatoes. He had to shake hands with a giant potato in front of the whole school and still has the photo to prove it.

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