By Michael Fishwick (author)
Paperback Not Available
View All Editions (2)
A beautifully written coming-of-age novel from an acclaimed literary voice. The one who doesn't go straight home, the traitor, The friendless one, the cat of the wood... A lost boy.
A dead girl, and one who is left behind.Robbie doesn't want anything more to do with death, but life in a village full of whispers and secrets can't make things the way they were. When the white hare appears, magical and fleet in the silvery moonlight, she leads them all into a legend, a chase, a hunt. But who is the hunter and who the hunted?
In The White Hare, Michael Fishwick deftly mingles a coming-of-age story with mystery, myth and summer hauntings.
Magical realism meets incisive social critique' The Lady Handsomely produced, with delicate line drawings, this is a skilfully told and original novel The Tablet A stunning coming of age tale interwoven with folklore, mysticism and villainy at the village fete Lounge Books A gripping novel of rural intrigue, loss and awakening BBC Countryfile Fishwick's sense of wonder (childlike but never childish), expertly paced plot and relatable characters make it a highly original and deeply moving read The Lady The further along I got the more the suspense built up and more than once I felt a chill run down my spine Typewritered A magical and thoughtful tale about the place where old and new communities meet, this is also a sensitive, well-told story about the rifts that occur in families and friendships, and how they can be healed. Fishwick's writing is fine and stylish and never loses the grip of a slowly building, powerful story Booktrust It's got a clarity about what it evokes, and a sterling mood to its pages. It could do very well indeed for this new imprint Bookbag If you like your stories lilting and poetic do give this one a read Books, Occupation ... Magic! 'A wonderfully atmospheric novel. It's a real achievement to combine a family drama about grief, family and friends with a central mystery which has a dangerous edge to it, all magically bound up in nature and legend, but Fishwick has done it with consummate skill. This novel should delight the 12+ audiences of its primary target, but it also entranced me (9/10) AnnaBookbel Gripping ... a modern day fairy tale Books Books Books Both the reader and story are richly imbued with the essence of the countryside and nature ... A great look at a teenager finding his place in a new world Sherborne Times A promising tale of how ancient folklore is steeped in everyday life in a small community Books for Keeps Fishwick combines the pangs of bereavement and the perturbations of adolescence, exploring (often with a comic touch) family tensions as well as the terrors of the deep past, and all the time propelling his narrative along with an adventure that unfolds in the present ... this is the best sort of magical realism The Spectator The launch title for Head of Zeus's new children's imprint, Zephyr, and it sets the bar very high ... Fishwick's depiction of place and landscape as well as his creation of the atmosphere and mythology of the novel is excellent ... it is exactly the sort of book that deserves to figure in the reading lives of young people Nudge Book Alongside the magic and the fables, there are some difficult and bang up-to-date modern themes running through this book, and the author has combined the two very well. His attention to detail, his description of the countryside and his well-rounded and realistic characters work so well together to create an enjoyable and quite different story for children and young adults ... Fishwick has a rich imagination and is a skilled writer. The White Hare is thought-provoking and a pleasure to read Random Things Through My Letterbox His tense relationship with Sheila, the new woman, and her daughters, shows Fishwick to be a keen observer of blended-family life, particularly in Robbie's relationship with his stepsisters, which is edged with resentment and rivalry but also affection and friendship Evening Standard Myth, mystery, love and loss collide in an utterly gripping, deeply atmospheric, coming-of-age novel Fiona Noble
Michael Fishwick is a publisher and novelist. He has written two other acclaimed novels, Smashing People and Sacrifices.
the best books for 9-12 year olds · the best books for teenagers
Welcome to Dead Town Raven McKay
A beautifully written coming-of-age novel from an acclaimed literary voice. The one who doesn't go straight home, the traitor, The friendless one, the cat of the wood...
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The White Hare and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The White Hare features in the following genres: Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Horror & Ghost Stories, Fantasy / Magical, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Paperback, Hardback. Not Available.
The White Hare was written by Michael Fishwick and published by
The White Hare has 238 pages
©PTC International Ltd T/A LoveReading is registered in England. Company number: 10193437. VAT number: 270 4538 09. Registered address: 157 Shooters Hill, London, SE18 3HP. Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy | Disclaimer
The National Year of Reading starts here. Join thousands of families and schools supporting reading for pleasure across the UK.