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Feather and Bone (Hardcover)

by Lazlo Strangolov (Author) "My father once walked our dog into these woods, and never came home again ..." (more)
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  • Hardcover: 272 pages
  • Publisher: Walker (2 Mar 2009)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1406316601
  • ISBN-13: 978-1406316605
  • Product Dimensions: 17.8 x 11.4 x 2.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 138,932 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A new series of ghost writing from the underground, with an introduction by Matt Whyman.

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Kamil knows something sinister is going on in the woods. Deep amongst the trees, the old Squawk Box poultry farm is stirring back to life, but it doesn't seem to be processing chickens, and the villagers are too scared to ask questions. Questions like... Why is Mister Petri, owner of the Squawk Box, supplying the enormous Cosmina Barbescu with extra rations? What has the local schoolmistress witnessed at the farm, and how does she keep losing her fingers? Why is that flock of chickens following Kamil everywhere he goes, and did that rabbit just explode? Together with Flori, the poacher's daughter, Kamil investigates a mystery smelling mankier by the moment.
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Oddly satisfying but gruesome at the same time., 3 Feb 2009
By Pyewacket "czarnowice" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I often wonder where authors get their weird and wonderful inspirations from to write novels.......all I can say about this person whosoever he/she may be, is that they write really ghastly but good books.

The story is set in a sort of communist society where there is only one employer and he owns the now redundant 'Squawk Box' which was once a poultry factory. However, because of the demand for organic chickens the business goes bust that is until Kamil our hero ventures with his dog, Solace, into the woods and sees and hears strange goings on. Is the Squawk Box coming back to life or is something more sinister going on and why have three people gone missing, rabbits exploded and the Schoolmistress lost some of her fingers?

It does have rather an icky kind of end which I enjoyed and it reminded me in a way of an old film Soylent Green. I will not say more for fear of a 'spoiler'.

I wouldn't say this was a childrens book, more for young teens and those of us that are young at heart but still enjoy a good fright.

Looking forward to the sequel.
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5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars 4.5 stars, 25 Jan 2009
By SJSmith (UK) - See all my reviews
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A superb children's/young adults' book aimed at approximately an audience of 12 upwards. Having read a proof copy there are some extras due to be in the final product that would prove interesting for many older children, as it is, the story line can be enjoyed and understood by a competent reader of about 12.

The story revolves around Kamil, who knows there is something sinister going on in the woods not far from where he lives. The place and time that Kamil lives in, is going through a hard time; food is scarce and a weekly bag is provided by Mister Petri who is the owner of the Squawk Box. In it's time, the Squawk Box was the poultry farm where many of villagers worked and it seems to be coming back to life but without the poultry. So what exactly is going on?

Kamil and his friend Flori begin an investigation into what turns out to be a very gruesome mystery. Flori's father is a key figure, giving Kamil the courage (without realising so) to explore circumstances in his own family. There is also the school teacher, Miss Milea, who changes suddenly after a visit to the Squawk Box. Finally, there are other fantastically described characters to keep you turning the pages.

It is a well written novel that deserves 4.5 stars out of 5. The reason I couldn't give it 5/5 is simply because it took a little while to get into it and as a young adults novel, it may lose some readers this way. Whilst I wasn't intrigued by the introduction of this reclusive author, I do feel some younger readers may be. On publication it is well-priced at £6.99 as it really does have you turning the pages after getting a quarter of the way into it.

An enjoyable and exciting book and one I can't wait to share with the children I work with.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Cannibalistic Capers, 4 May 2009
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Feather and Bone is a curious, spooky, early-teen story, but never the less quite engaging and with a thrilling climax.

Kamil lives in a strange world. His town is very deprived with people depending upon handouts from Mister Petri and his 2 large sons. Hidden in the forest is the "Squawk Box", the old chicken processing plant, which is rumoured to be in operation again. Is it back in operation again? Where is Mister Petri getting all the meat from for the food he is providing. Why do people go missing? Why is Cosmina Barbescu getting larger and larger.

Nobody dare go near the Squawk Box, but when Kamil does, what he finds is very disturbing and it fills him with fear. Will Kamil uncover the grim facts behind the Squawk Box and why are rabbits exploding - read on and find out. A very good, gripping and gruesome story.
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3.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing and disappointing in equal measure!
I read this book in a little over a day, and felt the prose was nicely done and the story involving, until I got over halfway through and found the plot was beginning to lose its... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Fiona Mccaw

4.0 out of 5 stars A story of a boy, his dog, and exploding rabbits
Feather and Bone opens with an introduction by Matt Whyman that discusses his relationship with the `author', Lazlo Strangolov - a recluse who literally lives underground while... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Silverfrog

4.0 out of 5 stars An interestingly different and grisly book that will have your stomach knotted and your heart in your mouth.
This is an unusual book which has a flavour of the old communist block both in its fenced community and its old-fashioned fairytale "Grimm-ness". Read more
Published 10 months ago by ELH Browning

3.0 out of 5 stars good little read
This book was easy to read, and as it was small a quick read at that. I really enjoyed the story line and the ending, and thought that I would enjoy others from this author
Published 10 months ago by G. Cook

3.0 out of 5 stars A Very Grimm Tale Indeed
I assume that this book was written for a teenage audience judging by the age of the protagonists and its style and having recently read The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas I am aware... Read more
Published 11 months ago by David Spanswick

5.0 out of 5 stars What a fantastic book!
I read a proof copy of this book and was captured from the introduction to the last page. This is a childrens, or young adults book, but everybody from 12 upwards will enjoy... Read more
Published 11 months ago by Rena Ruadh

4.0 out of 5 stars Macabre, weird and brilliant
The introduction was intriguing and I am looking forward to further work from this "author" and possibly an autobiography too! The story was engaging and well written. Read more
Published 11 months ago by artemisrhi

4.0 out of 5 stars A Modern Parable
Well, it's gruesome, it's bizarre, it's macabre, but it is a page-turner which is why I've awarded it 4 stars. I am unconvinced by the Lazlo Strangolov device. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Mrs. H. V. Minor

5.0 out of 5 stars What an excellant book!
This is a story all about a young boy and his best friend who uncover a dreadful secret lurking in the woods where the chicken factory used to be. Read more
Published 12 months ago by S. D. Williams

4.0 out of 5 stars Gruesome and exciting - if this is your thing, a must read
Feather and Bone is a strange and (let's get this in the open right now) utterly gruesome teenage thriller set in somewhere that might be Albania or Romania (Transylvania would be... Read more
Published 12 months ago by Martin Turner

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