By Juno Dawson (author) , Alex T. Smith (illustrator)
"Gothic tale of love and obsession "
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Teenage love is the subject of Juno Dawson’s thoroughly creepy new book for Barrington Stoke: ‘I think we love more freely… more playfully, with reckless abandon’ , says Eliza to her boyfriend Sam shortly before she is killed in a car crash, which almost explains his actions after her death. Sam’s grief is all-encompassing, and he is prepared to do absolutely anything to see her again… It’s a genuinely chilling story, but Dawson keeps a playfulness there too, and finally leads Sam back to hopes of a happy future. Beautiful full page illustrations by Alex T Smith send more shivers down the spine; one to read with all the lights on.
Readers gripped by this dark story would enjoy short stories by Edgar Allan Poe , M R James and E F Benson.
Particularly suitable for struggling, reluctant and dyslexic teen readers.
Grave Matter is a Gothic YA novella of love, obsession and the supernatural from the award-winning Queen of Teen Juno Dawson, collaborating for the first time with prize-winning illustrator Alex T. Smith. This is a real stand-out YA title with brilliant storytelling matched with stunning illustration and perfect for reluctant or struggling teen readers.
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Since the crash, since Eliza died, Samuel can't find a way to go on. His need to see his love again is overwhelming, and so he ventures into the strange, terrifying world of Hoodoo. Samuel is about to make a pact with powers he cannot comprehend, let alone control...
A chilling tale of love that reaches beyond the grave.
Juno Dawson is the multi award-winning author of 12 books, including bestselling YA novels Clean, Meat Market and Wonderland and adult memoir The Gender Games . Juno has contributed to news stories concerning sexuality, identity, literature and education across the media including BBC Breakfast, BBC R4 Woman's Hour, The Guardian and ITV This Morning. She was part of the BBC's 'The Novels That Shaped Our World Festival', and was chosen by Val McDermid as one of the ten most compelling LGBTQI+ writers working in the UK today. Until recently, Juno worked as a teacher, specialising in PSHE. She is most proud of her work surrounding anti-bullying and family diversity. In 2014 she became a School Role Model for the charity Stonewall. Juno also works with charity First Story to visit schools serving low-income communities. She grew up in West Yorkshire and now lives near Brighton and writes full time.
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Grave Matter is a Gothic YA novella of love, obsession and the supernatural from the award-winning Queen of Teen Juno Dawson, collaborating for the first time with prize-winning illustrator Alex T. Smith.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Grave Matter and determined it is suitable for children aged 11-14 years old
Grave Matter features in the following genres: Dyslexia Friendly Books for Interest age 11+, Recommendations, Featured Books for 13+ readers, Gritty Reads, Horror & Ghost Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Thrillers, Adventure Stories, Featured Books for 11+ readers
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Grave Matter was written by Juno Dawson and published by Barrington Stoke Ltd
Grave Matter has 140 pages
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