Fighting Back
- 103 stránek
- 4 hodiny čtení
Winner of a Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award.
Catherine MacPhail se proslavila svým mrazivým a psychologicky pronikavým psaním, které často zkoumá temnější stránky lidské povahy a složité vztahy mezi postavami. Její příběhy jsou plné napětí a nečekaných zvratů, které čtenáře drží v napětí až do samého konce. Zaměřuje se na otázky viny, tajemství a dospívání, přičemž se nebojí ponořit do emocionálně náročných témat. MacPhail píše s působivou empatií a hloubkou, což z ní činí oblíbenou autorku mezi čtenáři hledajícími poutavé a myšlenkově stimulující čtení.






Winner of a Scottish Arts Council Children's Book Award.
A nerve-tingling spooky new thriller from the hugely popular Cathy MacPhail, featuring Tyler Lawless who has a ghostly gift
Cathy MacPhail's first novel for children, which she wrote as a result of her own daughter being bullied at school
Fay recalls a girl in a green sweater who caused confusion with Mrs. Watt. As she reflects on strange comments about conversations she hasn't had and sightings when she was elsewhere, she begins to hear mysterious footsteps and sees a flash of fair hair, leaving her questioning her reality.
Maxine's world shatters when her parents confirm her brother Derek's death by his clothes. Just when she begins to accept this, she receives a call from someone claiming to be Derek. This gripping thriller explores themes of grief, bullying, and sibling rivalry through a fast-paced narrative.
A school trip takes a dark turn when five children become trapped in local caves. As they struggle to escape, tensions rise and one child goes missing. With trust eroding, they must confront whether one of them is hiding secrets or if a greater evil is at play in the caves.
Ross has been saving for a football top of his favourite team for ages, but doesn't think he'll ever afford it. When he sees one pinned to a tree, commemorating the death of a young boy, he can't resist taking it - but Ross gets more than he bargains for, and finds having the shirt comes at a dreadful price ...
If it wasn't for Tom, one young boy would be much happier at school - he would be able to play football without being taunted from the sidelines. But is Tom as strong-willed when he is forced to play football as well? This thought- provoking story was written by award-winning author Catherine MacPhail.
The boat with the red flag is back again but why? Does the secret diary hold the key? Or will Becca have to face her fears to find out the truth? In a world where everyone seems to be keeping secrets, Becca has only got herself to rely on in Mystery Cove. This book is part of Project X Origins.