Boonie - Hardcover

Richard Masson

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1471400735 ISBN 13: 9781471400735

Publisher: Hot Key, 2013

Synopsis

Boonie takes place in a war and pollution ravaged world where two children, JD and Aqua battle through many horrors and setbacks in pursuit of their dream.
In constant danger from the evil Silver Men, they must avoid the Ratcatcher, fool the Ragman, escape from Chatelaine and trick Fireless the giant, all in search of a man with his mouth sewn shut.

About this title

About the Author

Richard Masson (1943-2013) was born during the Second World War and lived in East London until he joined the Merchant Navy at the age of sixteen. Over a period of twenty years Richard travelled the high seas, qualifying as a ship's officer and once delivering a tug boat from Rotterdam to Bahrain. Although Richard tested out his 'land legs' in a series of jobs - manufacturing everything from cars to furniture - he realised aged forty that he didn't make a very good employee, so started his own successful Telecommunications company. After retiring, Richard split his time between writing full-time, and sailing yachts with his wife exploring the Atlantic and Mediterranean seas.

Review

A compelling dystopian adventure tackling bravery, friendship and freedom against the harsh backdrop of a world without water. * Children's Previews: January, The Bookseller * Novels that tap into anxiety about the future of the planet need something extra to stand out and Richard Masson's excellent debut, Boonie, has a harrowing opening with echoes of Cormac McCarthy's The Road. In a world where water is more precious than gold, knowing how to find it is an affliction as much as a gift. -- Geraldine Brennan * The Observer *

Edition details

• Publisher: Hot Key
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1471400735
• ISBN 13: 9781471400735
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 329