Robert Westall Libri

Figgis è diverso dai suoi coetanei. Se c’è qualcuno che soffre, anche lontano migliaia di chilometri, Figgis sta male come se accadesse a lui. Quando scoppia la guerra del Golfo, comincia ad avere strani sogni: dice di chiamarsi Latif e di vivere in Iraq. Ma se nella testa di Figgis c’è Latif, allora dov’è andato Figgis? Nel trentennale della Guerra del Golfo, torna in Italia il capolavoro di Robert Westall, più attuale e importante che mai.

The book immerses readers in a chilling atmosphere, expertly crafting a sense of palpable evil throughout its narrative. It appeals to those who appreciate sophisticated and subtly unsettling British ghost stories, promising a compelling experience for fans of the genre. With its eerie ambiance and intricate storytelling, it invites readers to explore the darker corners of the human psyche and the supernatural.

The narrative unfolds through a vivid dream sequence, where the protagonist finds themselves in a dark setting, fixated on a tower. The intense imagery is heightened by the distressing cries of Kev, who is trapped at the tower's peak, evoking a sense of fear and urgency. This haunting moment hints at deeper themes of vulnerability and the struggle against unseen terrors, setting the stage for a gripping exploration of psychological tension and the unknown.

Ninety-eight keys, and they say there are ninety-nine rooms . . . What will you find in the ninety-ninth room, I wonder?'Maggi is delighted when her father takes a new job, renovating a crumbling stately home in Cheshire. But Maggi gradually comes to realize that their new home holds secrets far more sinister than anything they have left behind .

A collection of letters and stories sent to Robert Westall following the publication of 'The Machine Gunners', his children's novel.

Living in World War II Britain, Chas McGill is determined to outdo his rival Boddser Brown in obtaining the ultimate war souvenir. When he finds a crashed German bomber in the woods complete with machine gun, he knows he can not only beat Boddser hands down, but can also play a role in the war.

Brilliant student Robbie develops a close and dangerous relationship with Emma Harris, a teacher nearly twice his age. As the situation reaches a crisis, they must decide what they really want - which, for Emma, means the future of her career.

Amid the terryfying times of WWII, one brave cat leads the way to safety, out of the blazing hell of blitzed Coventry. People touch her for luck; fear her as an omen for disaster. Wherever she goes, she changes lives. Her determination never wavers, she is the Blitzcat.

While vacationing on a remote part of the Northumberland coast, a troubled English family has a series of unsettling experiences traveling back in time and confronting the legendary power of St. Cuthbert.