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Thirst
Book Review
This story is good! The cover shows something about water, and I thought it would be about someone getting pulled in. The characters are fun and interesting, and they made me want to keep reading to find out what happens next.
Sometimes, it was a little hard to understand because there were a lot of details about the characters and the story.
This is the first scary fantasy book I’ve read, and it was tricky at times, but I still wanted to learn more about the characters and their adventures.
Overall, I liked it.
[Editor’s Note: We recommend this book for readers older than Noah]
About the Book
Nobody talks about the strange happenings in Maimsbury. No one speaks of the hooded figures glimpsed in the woods, nor the children’s game that went so horribly wrong. But most of all, nobody dares whisper their doubts about the river they have worshipped for centuries.
Like everyone in Maimsbury, Gorse is used to the sacrifices made every spring to the River Yeelde. The life of a farm animal – in return for a year of plenty – seems a fair trade. That is, until a tragedy leads Gorse to a blood-curdling discovery.
Because this year is a Brim Year, and after giving so much, the river needs more than an animal’s life to sate its thirst…
Author
Darren Simpson
Darren Simpson says he spends most of his time pretending he knows what he’s doing! After not quite making it as a drummer in a rock band, Darren turned to writing and discovered that it’s a fun way not only to escape reality, but also to explore and confront it in unusual ways. He is the author of the popular titles Scavengers, The Memory Thieves and Furthermoor.
Reviewer Profile
Noah, 8
- Reviews: 4
- Likes: football, video games and history
- Dislikes: cucumber and spiders
- Wanna-be Superpower: Walking on water
- Favourite Book: Percy Jackson and the Sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan
- Favourite Film: Star Wars
- Favourite Song: It's All About You by McFly
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