Far Rockaway

By (author) Charlie Fletcher

Cat is knocked down by a speeding fire truck whilst crossing 55th St and 3rd Ave in Central Manhattan. She wakes in a world made from all the books her grandfather used to read to her, peopled by some of the most memorable heroes of classic adventure fiction, brought vividly to life. Cat must earn their friendship and help as she begins an odyssey and epic quest to find the mythic Castle at the World’s End. And the name of that distant, mythic, wave-tumbled fastness? It is, of course, the castle of Far Rockaway. If you enjoy reading good books; swashbuckling adventures with sword fights and pirates – then Far Rockaway is the book for you. Join Cat as she embarks on the journey of a lifetime. Far Rockaway has been longlisted for the Carnegie Book Award 2013.

Reviews of Far Rockaway

A glorious adventure. Scotsman Brilliantly juxtaposes a mythic world with twenty-first century reality. School Librarian This is pure adventure for readers who love being drawn into descriptive, fascinating, real worlds. **** Books For Keeps Celebrates the power of narrative to give meaning and richness to our concept of ourselves and our lives. Carousel Inventive mash up between modern fiction and the classics. Daily Record Full of wisdom, sharply-drawn imagery, great characters and an ending worthy of all the pages behind it. Reading Zone A fast-paced adventure set in Manhattan, with a fabulous heroine. Angels & Urchins Engrossing story full of heart-stopping moments. Primary Times Charlie Fletcher produces tight enthralling stories. School Librarian