Silver City (Silver Sequence) [Paperback]

'extraordinarily inventive... the characters are so rich and heart-warming, the suspense so gripping and intense that I coudln't put the book down.' (TEEN TITLES ) --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

The second breathtaking adventure in the SILVER SEQUENCE: a silver child keeps watch over the child-city of Coldharbour as danger threatens.

Milo, transformed into a luminous silver child, keeps watch over the teeming city of Coldharbour, now filled with children from all over the world. We meet Tanni and Parminder, who lead the frightening Unearthers, children who are virtually human drills. But who is controlling them? Why are they draining Thomas of his beauty? Where is the Roar? And what is the significance of the mud dolls that Jenny makes? In an intense and page-turning story, the destinies of these magical children unfold as battlelines are drawn around them for the biggest fight ever between good and evil.

The Roar, devourer of worlds, is speeding across the desolate reaches of space towards the Earth. Children across the world rush towards Coldharbour, joining the six chosen ones. Under the cover of Milo's silver wings, Thomas discovers the eerie Unearthers: are they the new generation of defenders? The twins are drawn to the oceans and Walter faces a terrifying trial of strength. Meanwhile, Helen enters the mind of the Roar, searching for the secret of the strange little girl, Jenny . . . PRAISE FOR THE SILVER CHILD (BOOK I IN THE SILVER SEQUENCE) 'Spectacular . . . I was left feeling exhilarated and hungry for more' Guardian 'An intriguing and sinister tale . . . ' Dreamwatch 'A genuinely original piece of writing, strongly imagined and well written.' Books for Keeps

Cliff McNish was born in Sunderland, but has spent most of his life in the southeast of England. His daughter Rachel loved listening to his stories from an early age. THE DOOMSPELL started as one of these. 'But before I knew what was happening,' says Cliff, 'the whole magical world of Ithrea just wanted to come to life in a bigger way. It wanted to live!' Geoff Taylor was born in Lancaster, England in 1946. He studied Graphic Design at Chesterfield College of Art. After five years or so of working in advertising agencies in Nottingham, Geoff turned to illustrating book covers for most of the top fantasy writers of our time, both adult and children's fiction. Geoff was one of the illustrators for the legendary Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of "The War of the Worlds" album. Since 1994 he has added to some of the rich imagery of "Games Workshop" and the Black Library. Perhaps his true passions are best reflected in his wildlife paintings, especially wolves. He now lives in Cumbria with his wife. Find out more from his website www.geofftaylor.btinternet.co.uk.