The Stones Of The Moon
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It is mid-July, the time of year governed by Cancer - the moon's sign. David's archaeologist father is excavating a Roman mosaic found in Yorkshire. David becomes fascinated by an ancient stone circle on a nearby hillside, but his interest turns to a pervading fear when he touches the stones and gets a powerful electric shock. He befriends Westwood, who has a theory that the stones were used in ancient times to call forth water by chanting 'til the vibrations hit a powerful resonating note. Hence the name 'weeping stones'. And after centuries asleep, something has re-activated them.
David's father dismisses Westwood as an eccentric dabbler, and the townspeople throw him out as suspicious and untrustworthy. But Westwood's theory predicts a catastrophic flood - unless David can convince everyone of the stones' extraordinary force, find out what has woken them and turn the power back ...
First published in 1975 by Jonathan Cape Ltd.
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a good story that holds the reader to the end - More Books to Enjoy 12-16, SLA 2000another imaginative tale by this award-winning children's author - Belfast Telegraph, 1st April 2000THE BURNING: 'The insidiousness of evil is beautifully handled in Allen's exploration of jealousy and revenge.' - Janni Howker in TESThe writing style is exceptional ... Highly recommended, school libraries should add THE BURNING to their collection and explore other titles by this gifted author. - Beth Ashworth, Teacher Librarian, Fiction FocusLORD OF THE DANCE: 'An intriguing and well written psychological novel.' - The Northern EchoTHE BURNING: 'The writing is tense and the complex plotting assured, which adds up to an exciting, imaginative tale . . . ' - BfKLORD OF THE DANCE: 'This is a fascinating book which will not remain long on the shelves but should certainly be available for young teenage readers.' - The School LibrarianTHE SPRING ON THE MOUNTAIN: 'Unusual ... with moments of real beauty.' - Junior Bookshelf
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