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The Sacrifice Box
Martin Stewart
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Description for The Sacrifice Box
Paperback. Num Pages: 368 pages. BIC Classification: 5AN; YFCB; YFD; YNX. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 198 x 129. .
An atmospheric, chilling page turner from rising star Martin Stewart, reminiscent of Stand by Me and Stranger Things.
Sep, Arkle, Mack, Lamb and Hadley: five friends thrown together one hot, sultry summer. When they discover an ancient stone box hidden in the forest, they decide to each make a sacrifice: something special to them, committed to the box for ever. And they make a pact: they will never return to the box at night; they'll never visit it alone; and they'll never take back their offerings.
Four years later, a series of strange and terrifying events take place. Someone broke the rules, and now everyone has to pay.
But how much are they willing to sacrifice?
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Random House Children´s UK
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2018
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141371610
SKU
V9780141371610
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 5 to 9 working days
Ref
99-10
About Martin Stewart
Martin Stewart has previously worked as a recycling technician, university lecturer, barman, golf caddy, and English teacher. Having written his first book on Post-Its as an eight year-old, it was his time back in the classroom that made him understand the unique joy of writing for younger readers. A native of Glasgow, where he still lives, he enjoys buying books to feed his to-be-read pile, and combining the city's urban splendour with walks on the beaches of Scotland's west coast. Martin's first novel, Riverkeep, was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Follow him on Twitter: @martinjstewart.
Reviews for The Sacrifice Box
An atmospheric coming-of-age story with brilliantly executed elements of horror and comic relief
Publishers Weekly
Stewart is a master at weaving vivid and visceral images in the minds of his readers and this book has no shortage of truly terrifying moments that will stay with you long after you have finished it. Definitely one to read with the lights on and far away from any childhood toys
Scotsman
From the delightfully strange imagination of Scottish writer Martin Stewart comes a creepy and engrossing horror story
Buzzfeed
This creepy thriller is one for fans of Stephen King and Stranger Things
MTV
The comparisons to Stranger Things are apt and well deserved. This is one of the most original and unique books I've ever read
Katherine Webber, author of Wing Jones An expertly written horror laced through with joyful comedy, Martin Stewart's follow-up to the award winning Riverkeep is a suspenseful and gruesome tale of friendship, family and faith - perfect for fans of Stranger Things or Stephen King
Scottish Booktrust
Moody and atmospheric, with sardonic humor; a meaty slice of horror
Kirkus Reviews
Stewart is masterful. He weaves a chilling, supernatural plot with a playfulness and brings the darkest chapters back from the edge. I suspect Stephen King would be impressed
Bookality
This eldritch escapade is certainly an option for kids too old to go trick-or-treating
Wall Street Journal
Publishers Weekly
Stewart is a master at weaving vivid and visceral images in the minds of his readers and this book has no shortage of truly terrifying moments that will stay with you long after you have finished it. Definitely one to read with the lights on and far away from any childhood toys
Scotsman
From the delightfully strange imagination of Scottish writer Martin Stewart comes a creepy and engrossing horror story
Buzzfeed
This creepy thriller is one for fans of Stephen King and Stranger Things
MTV
The comparisons to Stranger Things are apt and well deserved. This is one of the most original and unique books I've ever read
Katherine Webber, author of Wing Jones An expertly written horror laced through with joyful comedy, Martin Stewart's follow-up to the award winning Riverkeep is a suspenseful and gruesome tale of friendship, family and faith - perfect for fans of Stranger Things or Stephen King
Scottish Booktrust
Moody and atmospheric, with sardonic humor; a meaty slice of horror
Kirkus Reviews
Stewart is masterful. He weaves a chilling, supernatural plot with a playfulness and brings the darkest chapters back from the edge. I suspect Stephen King would be impressed
Bookality
This eldritch escapade is certainly an option for kids too old to go trick-or-treating
Wall Street Journal