Black Tide

by Caroline Clough

Overview

Shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Award 2013. On his own. Outracing the dogs. Outsmarting the raiders. Can he rescue his family? Survivors of the red fever epidemic battle on in a Scotland overrun by super-intelligent dogs and terrorised by the evil General. When the General's raiders capture Toby's dad and sister, he must save them. He invades a fort, befriends a wolf-girl and steals a speed boat. But will he find the General and free the prisoners?

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780863159329
Publisher:	Kelpies
Publication date:	06/28/2012
Series:	Red Fever , #2
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	256
File size:	513 KB
Age Range:	8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Caroline Clough was born and raised in Yorkshire but lived in rural Aberdeenshire for thirty years. She now lives in London. Her first novel for children, Red Fever, won the Kelpies Prize and her second, Black Tide, was shortlisted for the Scottish Children's Book Awards.

Editorial Reviews

'This is a fascinating series – fast-paced and with characters you can care about ... I can't wait for the next book!'
– Keenreaders.org

'An action-packed read for girls and boys.'
– Recommended Reads 2012, Children's Book Festival Ireland

'Black Tide was my favourite book because it is spectacular and detailed. This book is the greatest book I have ever read.'
–Ceigan, aged 10, Castletown Primary School

'Black Tide is a fantastic book. Read it, or you haven't lived!'
–Mark, aged 11, Flora Stevenson Primary School

'Caroline Clough creates an amazing atmosphere that engages all readers in this amazing page turner of a book!'
–Kristina, aged 10, Law Primary School

From the Publisher