PublishedHodder Childrens, February 2019 |
ISBN9781444947601 |
FormatSoftcover, 304 pages |
Dimensions19.7cm × 12.9cm × 1.8cm |
You don't know it exists, but when you have nowhere else to turn, the Haven will find you ... An adrenaline-fuelled adventure in a new series by top thriller writer Simon Lelic.
Our city. Our secret. Our rules.
Alone. On the run. Ollie Turner has nowhere to hide.
But he gets a second chance. Underneath the city there's a secret organisation, far from adult eyes.
It's called the Haven.
Soon Ollie is caught up in their battle: to stop Maddy Sikes destroying the city. Time is running out for Ollie and his new friends, and millions of lives are at stake ...
'What a cool idea. Modern street kids doing it for themselves and kicking adult butt.' Charlie Higson
'One of those grab 'em by the throat thrillers that takes off on the first page.' Eoin Colfer
'Adventurous, and thrilling.' Harsh Budheo, age 11, LoveReading4Kids
'An action-packed book, rammed full of adventure and danger. I loved reading this book.' Bella Rix-Clancy, age 11, LoveReading4Kids
'A riveting read - fast-paced from the off and with breathless action. A perfect haven for young readers!' Chris Bradford, author of YOUNG SAMURAI
An explosive and compelling read from the writer of thrillers THE HOUSE, THE LIAR'S ROOM and RUPTURE.
Sas is a WAAPA graduate with 8 years experience in bookshops, specialising in Children's and Young Adult fiction. She reads fantasy when she gets the chance but you'll also find her curled up with classic literature and Silver Screen star biographies. She loves getting kids excited about new adventures and is so enthusiastic when giving recommendations that she sometimes gets tongue-tied.
Under a derelict London Church lives a society of orphans. All under 18, they school themselves, feed themselves and look out for each other. This has maaaad spy vibes. If you want something with espionage, recon, and dark underground tunnels – this is it. Ages 11+
Amy is a keen children’s book nerd and spends a lot of time reading and reviewing picture books with her toddler, Fenrir. But it’s not all colourful pictures! Her passion is getting kids reading, and her life's mission is to get the right books in the right hands. Ask her for advice or recommend something to her and watch her eyes light up!
"The Haven is a great middle grade thriller with a modern vibe on social culture. As with the new series by Chris Ryan, this is the perfect follow on for fans of Alex Rider, The Cherub series and readers of gritty thriller adventures. It's also good for reluctant readers as its fast paced plot and identifiable characters will help readers slip into the story."
