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World-Eater
Oct 11, 2024 7:22 AM

Author:Robert Swindells

World-Eater

'There's something in the sky... something terrible!'

On the night of the great storm, a mysterious new planet suddently appears in the sky. Orbiting the sun between Mercury and Venus, the huge blue-grey sphere has scientists baffled as probes reveal its surface to be flat and bare and its interior liquid.

Eleven-year-old Orville, absorbed in witing for his favourite pigeon to hatch her first eggs, is the first to suspect the true nature of the planet. But will anyone listen to his theory? And, if they do, can they avert disaster? For if Orville is right, the world is doomed . . .

Reviews

For the more girly girls who still enjoy a good adventure

—— Junior

History can be fun too! Damian Dibben’s books have got kids’ imaginations going - and cultivated their interest in the past to boot.

—— Sun

The next big thing

—— Observer

A time travelling detective tale. There are desperate chases, hair-raising escapes . . . and more comical or eccentric secondary characters than you could shake a wand at

—— Tony Bradman , Guardian

We’re predicting extremely big things from this new adventure series from Damian Dibben

—— Mail on Sunday

If you've got Harry Potter withdrawal, The History Keepers is just the thing. A cocktail of time travel, secret societies, double agents and edge-of-your-seat excitement, it's sure to fill that fantasy void. The only problem? You won't be able to put it down

—— Glamour

Dibben makes gleeful use of the timetravel aspect to bring characters from different historical periods into a contemporary setting . . . It's playful, inventive and full of delightfully nerdy jokes and asides. Perfect for fans of Horrible Histories and Percy Jackson

—— Eimear Ryan , Inis

This is an utterly rambunctious read, full of swashbuckling adventure . . . There's a great deal of humour, too . . . The whole thing has great heart and highspiritedness

—— The Bookbag

Although time-travel plays a central part in the plot, it is first and foremost a cracking adventure story that is perfect for the 9+ age group. You want your swashes buckled? Then this is the story for you. Prefer the pace of the stories you read to be on the fast side? Then jump on this bob-sleigh of a story and enjoy the ride!

—— Book Zone 4 Boys

A thoroughly enjoyable action-packed romp through time that will appeal to adventure-lovers

—— Ruth Coleman , Inis

Bags of commercial potential and a great read too

—— Fiona Noble , The Bookseller

There are many exciting action sequences, which are almost cinematic in their execution, villains so dastardly they practically perspire evil, and it all adds up to a very enjoyable adventure story

—— Kieran Mark Crowley , Inis

Harry Potter meets Doctor Who in a blockbusting new time-travel series packed with secret societies, diabolical villains and daring heroes

—— Fiona Noble , The Bookseller

A wonderfully imaginative adventure thriller giving an excellent introduction to fantasy fiction

—— Booktrust

Reading it left me breathless, I don’t think I’ve ever read a faster-paced book . . . Fasten your seatbelt because you’re in for one hell of a ride!

—— Fantasybookreview.co.uk
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