The Good People [Hardcover]

Praise for Steve Cockayne: 'Startlingly original ... an important new writer has arrived' STARBURST 'A novel that creates its own mythology and marvels' INTERZONE 'Intricate, important and moving' CHINA MIEVILLE 'Compelling' SFX --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

A dark fantasy novel for young readers from one of Britain's most highly acclaimed new fantasy writers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Deep in the English countryside, Kenneth Storey and his older brother have discovered the land of Arboria - a kingdom of adventure waiting for them through a gate in the garden wall. As the world outside plunges deeper into global conflict, the Arborians wage their own war against the Barbarians - an ancient foe seemingly as old as the forest itself. But for Kenneth, Arboria is more than a world of make-believe and the Barbarians more than a figment of his imagination. For Kenneth, Arboria is more important than the real world ...and perhaps, in some ways, he may be right. THE GOOD PEOPLE is Steve Cockayne's first novel for younger readers. It is both a spellbinding adventure story and an extraordinarily original novel of growing up. Disturbing, compelling and beautifully written, it is an unforgettable fantasy from one of Britain's most exciting new writers.

Head of Cameras & Lighting at the BBC for 5 years, Steve Cockayne is now a lecturer in Media & Production studies. He is currently restoring and reviving the family business, a Marionette Theatre.