My Swordhand Is Singing

from joririchardson

In this gothic horror/thriller, Marcus Sedgewick explores the medieval origins of the "vampire" legends. For those who enjoy vampire stories, this is a refreshing and unique twist on the ordinary take on such mythical beings. The book is well paced, with enough suspense to make the reader eager t...

from Finxy

Review from Badelynge Marcus Sedgewick takes us to a cold lonely place in the 17th Century in this YA style short horror novel. The dead haunt the snow covered forests of Transylvania. An isolated village hides from the dark and what lurks at the shadows edge, painting their windows with tar and ...

from CaroTheLibrarian

Set somewhere in Eastern Europe, sometime in the past, Peter is a young wood-cutter who travels around with his father, Tomas. When they settle in the village of Chust, Peter soon realises that all is not as it should be. The dead don't seem to be staying in their graves. The snowy forests are be...

from Yr9Read

A tale that swiftly makes a bite into your imagination, but definitely not for the faint-hearted to read in the wee small hours! For those braver souls you may not make it to school on time the next day as this gripping story of a most courageous young woodcutter will keep you turning pages. Save...

from FrogPrincessuk

A not particularly original vampire tale, but I certainly like Marcus Sedgwick's work and shall be reading more of his books.