Crow Folk

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Book Title: Crow Folk
ISBN: 9781471197970
By Author(s):STAY MARK
By Publisher:SIMON & SCHUSTER UK
Format:PB

‘Nothing prepared me for just how brilliant this book is. A modern day successor to Alan Garner’Ginger Nuts of Horror

‘A story that is full of magic and delight that will thrill readers of any age’Rowan Coleman, author ofThe Girl at the Window

‘Extremely funny, full of imagination, verve and typical English home counties wit and if you like Dads Army (who doesnt?), youll love it’Irish Independent

As Spitfires roar overhead and a dark figure stalks the village of Woodville, a young woman will discover her destiny . . .

Faye Bright always felt a little bit different. And today shes found out why. Shes just stumbled across her late mothers diary which includes not only a spiffing recipe for jam roly-poly, but spells, incantations, runes and recitations . . . a witch’s notebook.

And Faye has inherited her mothers abilities.

Just in time, too. The Crow Folk are coming. Led by the charismatic Pumpkinhead, their strange magic threatens Faye and the villagers. Armed with little more than her mum’s words, her trusty bicycle, the grudging help of two bickering old ladies, and some aggressive church bellringing, Faye will find herself on the front lines of a war nobody expected.

For fans of Lev Grossman and Terry Pratchettcomes this delightful novel of war, mystery and a little bit of magic . . .

Praise forTHE CROW FOLK

‘Swept me straight back to days of losing myself in Diana Wynne Jones novels, and getting lost in truly absorbing, sometimes scary, sometimes emotive adventure with its roots in folklore and history. A story that is full of magic and delight that will thrill readers of any age’Rowan Coleman, author ofThe Girl at the Window

‘Stay has brewed a cracking blend of charm and creepiness inThe Crow Folk. A rip-roaring tale of bravery and witchcraft on the wartime home front, expertly told with lashings of wit and warmth’Pernille Hughes, author ofProbably the Best Kiss in the World

‘A delightful mash-up ofDads ArmyandCharmed. An absolute treat’CK McDonnell,author ofStranger Times

Warm, witty, witchy wartime fun. With Mark Stay as writer you’re always guaranteed a magical readJulie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries

You’ll love it:Doctor WhomeetsWorzel GummidgeLorna Cook, author ofThe Forgotten Village

A jolly romp with witches, demons, and bellringing. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, and Faye is a feisty and fun hero.Dad’s ArmymeetsWitches of EastwickIan W Sainsbury

Praise for MARK STAY andBACK TO REALITY

‘Heartwarming, inventive, and funny. Like if Nick Hornby wrote a time travel, body swap adventure!’New York Timesbestselling author Mimi Strong

‘A compelling story where the comedy compliments the drama and keeps you turning the page A delight’Caimh McDonnell,bestselling author ofThe Dublin Trilogy

‘I LOVE IT! It’sBack to the FuturemeetsFreaky Friday’#1 Kindle bestselling author ofHot Mess, Lucy Vine

‘If you love time travel and rock and roll, you’ll love this book!’Julie Cohen, author ofTogether

‘Sliding DoorsmeetsBack to the Futurein a story to make you sing with joy’Karen Ball,Speckled Pen

‘A magnificent book! Loved every page. Beautifully written’Callan McAuliffe, actorThe Walking Dead

‘Doctor WhomeetsFreaky Fridayat Glastonbury. With added cow. Escapist SF fun for everyone who wants to scratch their Terry Pratchett itch’Ian W Sainsbury,Winner of the Kindle Storyteller Award 2019

‘A miraculous, laugh-out-loud journey to a past never lived. Original and captivating!’Keith A Pearson