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 ageRowan Coleman, author of The Girl at the WindowAs 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 she's found out why. She's just stumbled across her late mother's diary which includes not only a spiffing recipe for jam roly-poly, but spells, incantations, runes and recitations . . . a witchs notebook. And Faye has inherited her mother's 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 mums 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 Stay has brewed a cracking blend of charm and creepiness in The Crow Folk. A rip-roaring tale of bravery and witchcraft on the wartime home front, expertly told with lashings of wit and warmthPernille Hughes, author ofProbably the Best Kiss in the World ? A delightful mash-up of Dad's Army and Charmed. An absolute treatCK McDonnell, author ofStranger Times ',Warm, witty, witchy wartime fun. With Mark Stay as writer youre always guaranteed a magical read'Julie Wassmer, author of the Whitstable Pearl Mysteries ',Youll love it: Doctor Who meets Worzel Gummidge'Lorna Cook, author of The Forgotten Village ',A jolly romp with witches, demons, and bellringing. Pratchett fans will enjoy this, and Faye is a feisty and fun hero. Dads Army meets Witches of Eastwick'Ian W SainsburyPraise for MARK STAY 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 delightCaimh McDonnell, bestselling author ofThe Dublin Trilogy A magnificent book! Loved every page. Beautifully writtenCallan McAuliffe, actorThe Walking Dead