The Sphere of Septimus

by Simon Rose

Overview

Eric isn’t happy when he has to spend the summer with his eccentric father, Septimus Trinket, in the backwater village of Middle Wogglehole, deep in the heart of rural Derbyshire. And things are not quite what they seem to be in the isolated village: mysterious happenings have plagued Middle Wogglehole for years. After they discover Septimus’s shocking secret, Eric and his friend Jessica must fight for their lives against powerful evil forces, in a world very different from their own.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781896580753
Publisher:	Tradewind Books
Publication date:	02/15/2015
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	9 - 12 Years

About the Author

Simon Rose was born in Derbyshire, England. He graduated from university with a degree in history and has lived in Canada since 1990. He is also a graduate of the Institute of Children’s Literature of West Redding, CT. Simon offers a wide variety of presentations, workshops and author-in-residence programs for schools and libraries, covering such topics as the writing process, editing and revisions. He is a regular speaker at conferences and festivals, and has served as a juror for numerous literary prizes and awards, including the Governor General’s Literary Award for Children’s Literature in 2007. Simon, his two children, and his dog and cat live in Calgary.

Editorial Reviews

This book will appeal to a large audience due to its engaging style, and fast action pace.

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