Part of a series of novels designed to bridge the gap between children's and adult fiction. The emphasis is on dynamic, imaginative novels with strong characterization and fast moving plots.
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Robin Jarvis studied graphic design in Newcastle and then worked in television and advertising making model monsters and puppets. He has been a full-time writer and illustrator for some time, and has a large following among children and adults. Robin's books are consistent best-sellers and he has won several awards for his work. The Dark Portal was runner-up for the Smarties Prize in 1989.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
What a great story, aimed at older children but will appeal to adult readers (like me!) too.
Set in the wonderful town of Whitby in Yorkshire, this story really captures the gothic and ghostly feeling that I always experience when I visit, despite the amusement arcades and the tourist attractions, Whitby has never lost it's roots.
Ben and Jennet are orphans, they've lived in numerous foster homes without success and have been sent to Whitby to live with 92 year-old Alice. Ben can 'see' things and this has caused problems in the past, not in Whitby though - he fits right in there!
A tale of folklore, fisher-folk, witches, myths and some horror, this book kept me turning the pages as the magical tale unfolded.
Recommended to me by my friend Rita - thanks!
Set in the wonderful town of Whitby in Yorkshire, this story really captures the gothic and ghostly feeling that I always experience when I visit, despite the amusement arcades and the tourist attractions, Whitby has never lost it's roots.
Ben and Jennet are orphans, they've lived in numerous foster homes without success and have been sent to Whitby to live with 92 year-old Alice. Ben can 'see' things and this has caused problems in the past, not in Whitby though - he fits right in there!
A tale of folklore, fisher-folk, witches, myths and some horror, this book kept me turning the pages as the magical tale unfolded.
Recommended to me by my friend Rita - thanks!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By H. Speight
Format:Paperback
I first read this when I was about 10 and I've re read the whole trilogy loads of times since then. This book is still the best of the three, I still find myself looking for the aufwaders everytime I go the Whitby.
The book has a couple of themes..growing up, annoying brothers, coping with changes which most older children can identify with, but the thing that sticks with you most when your young is the big black dog and the witches.
The pictures in the book are great too. This is one of the only books I haven't grown out of, its still on the shelf with the hobbit and the Narnia books.
The book has a couple of themes..growing up, annoying brothers, coping with changes which most older children can identify with, but the thing that sticks with you most when your young is the big black dog and the witches.
The pictures in the book are great too. This is one of the only books I haven't grown out of, its still on the shelf with the hobbit and the Narnia books.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio Cassette
Amazing,fantasic,intriguing,horrifying,mysterious with loads of suspense. Good and evil fight again in this terrific book. There are loads of individual plots that all come together. An inspired book. Brilliant wherever you are, but if you think you can stand the horror, read it in Whitby
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A joy to read! Has you hooked from the start!
I noticed my brother reading this book quite a while ago. He didn't put it down until he finished!! Being intrigued I decided to get my own copy. I was not disappointed. Read more
Published 17 months ago by 01zesty01
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childhood through adulthood favourite
Ive owned this book since i was approximately 10 years old and I am now 25. The best part about it for me is that its so atmospheric and i love how it ties in with the true history... Read more
Published 19 months ago by lucy
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best book to read as a family
My parents and me and my sister read this trilogy together and it was absolutley fantastic - we all loved it. Read more
Published 21 months ago by A. Philipson
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A Great Read
This book is fantastic, well the whole trilogy is amazing. I read the trilogy first about 5 years ago but recently reread them, only i realised i didn't own the last book and had... Read more
Published on 15 Jun 2006 by Natalie Oughton
1.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliantly evil
Amazing,fantasic,intriguing,horrifying,mysterious with loads of suspense. Good and evil fight again in this terrific book. Read more
Published on 12 Nov 2001 by MR MICHAEL BAXTER
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great book, gives you something to do for a day or more
This book is brilliant, with everything we expect from Robin Jarvis - atmosphere, tension, unpredictability and characters it's easy to relate to, plus the usual load of terrifying... Read more
Published on 11 Aug 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
A great story if you like witches (not literally!)
This story is about Two children Jennet and Ben who's parents died and didnt get on in Adoption! That was until a relative wrote and said they wanted to look after them but this... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Couldn't put this book down!
This book is very cleverly written, an excellent plot and storyline. I finshed this book extremely quickly, in about 1 or 2 days because I couldn't put it down. Read more
Published on 4 Feb 2001
5.0 out of 5 stars
Intrýguýng. I couldn,t put ýt down.
Jennet and Ben end up ýn Whitby in the care of Miss Boston, a white witch. Ben has the sight and can see the fisherfolk. Read more
Published on 27 Nov 2000 by draperrebecca@hotmail.com
5.0 out of 5 stars
Breath-taking ,amazing at the talent Robin Jarvis has
Very unique, brillant on how he hypnotisies people in to carry on reading. The Whitby Witches is a tale of evil versus good and it must of taken Mr Jarvis ages to plan the plot.
Published on 2 Mar 2000
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