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Felix Taylor (aged 13), INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY
'This is amazing stuff with cliffhangers at the end of every chapter, making you want to read on.'

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'This is a thoughtful read for transition age children who like vividly reconstructed historical events' (Sonia Benster THE BOOKSELLER )

'...a gripping and haunting story... An original combination of historical fiction and the supernatural' (Jill Slotover FINANCIAL TIMES )

'A haunting and recommended read' (SUNDAY TIMES (FUNDAY TIMES) )

'...refinement of his prose, polished until each sentence is as smooth as a pebble. ...consistent high quality of (his) writing...' (Angela Wintle THE (BRIGHTON) ARGUS )

'Marcus Sedgwick mixes his particular blend of gothic craft with skilfully researched historical fiction... Beautifully produced, with woodcut illustrations, this is a desirable book in every sense' (Dinah Hall SUNDAY TELEGRAPH )

'The sixth novel by the incomparable Marcus Sedgwick, and undoubtedly his finest yet. The full horror of the Western Front is unfolding; and seventeen year old Sasha Fox has a clearer picture than most. Her ability to predict the future proves an excruciating burden when she foresees the fate of her two soldier brothers. A powerful and mesmerizing story that I was almost afraid to finish, I was terrified of how it would end. Devastatingly good' (Becky Stradwick BORDERS )

'Powerfully written. Amazing!' (Clare Gambell OTTAKAR'S GUILDFORD )

'A gripping and moving novel' (Kate Hancock OTTAKAR'S HUDDERSFIELD )

'..Written in short, numbered sections, a device which will help young readers through unfamiliarity with period and subject-matter, the story counts down to what seems inevitable, but there's a clever trick here. Some of Marcus Sedgwick's most effective writing is in the dreamlike episodes involving a raven, giving the war scenes a mythic significance' (Linda Newbery TIMES EDUCATIONAL SUPPLEMENT )

'...a sensitive tale of the supernatural' (Amanda Craig THE TIMES 27/8/05 )

'A powerful, highly evocative story' (GOOD BOOK GUIDE )

'Well drawn characters, a haunting plot and a strong sense of place combine to create another excellent novel from this award winning writer' (Annie Everall CHILDREN'S BUYER'S GUIDE: AUTUMN 2005 HIGHLIGHTS )

'an engaging, moving and artfully constructed narrative from a novelist who is getting better all the time.' (Nicholas Tucker BOOKS FOR KEEPS )

'A powerful, sinister and spooky story which will haunt you for ages.' (Andrew Forster (Age 13) EVENING CHRONICLE (NEWCASTLE) )

'a disturbing, but thought provoking story' (UNDERCOVER )

'This is amazing stuff with cliffhangers at the end of every chapter, making you want to read on.' (Felix Taylor (aged 13) INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY )

'more than lives up to the promise of Sedgwick's earlier fiction, particularly in its telling adn atmospheric evocation of time and place. Warmly recommended.' (Robert Dunbar SCHOOL LIBRARIAN )

'This is a thought-provoking, well-researched and haunting book: Sedgwick is a master at sustaining tension... a gripping and exciting read.' (Paula McGeever INIS (IRELAND) )

'a great read. I would give this book 10/10' (Megan Lackie (Broughton High) TEEN TITLES )

'a powerful story that transports readers in to Sasha's world.. few books written for teenagers pack an emotional punch as powerful as [this] one... an impressive novel that cements Sedgwick's position as one of the most stylish star writers of modern youth fiction.' (John Millen SOUTH CHINA MORNING POST )

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8 Reviews 5 star:  (3) 4 star:  (4) 3 star:  (1) 2 star:    (0) 1 star:    (0)           Average Customer Review 4.2 out of 5 stars (8 customer reviews)		Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review
Most Helpful Customer Reviews   6 of 6 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Keeps the sorrow of the First World War alive for the next generation, 20 Feb 2007 By  S. Barnes (UK) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)    This review is from: The Foreshadowing (Paperback) Beautifully written (as always from Marcus Sedgwick), this thought provoking novel will help to bring alive a small part of the horror and sadness of the First World War for the next generation. Brings to life the reality of war in France and the senseless loss of so many men on the fields of Flanders. In 1915 Sasha (Alexandra) Fox is 17 years old, and lives in her family home, a large house in Brighton. Sasha has a privileged background. Her father is an eminent doctor at the local hospital and Sasha is from an era where young ladies were not expected to work, but to marry well. Sasha's future seems to be mapped out. However, war alters this perspective. Sasha has two elder brothers; Edgar who is a few years her senior, and Tom (her closest confidant) who is a year older than herself. Edgar enlists as an officer almost as soon as the war has begun, and in 1915 he goes off to the fields of France to fight. Tom is not so sure that he wants to follow in his brother's footsteps, but he has some time to decide as he is not yet 18. Sasha wants to help with the war effort and after much persuasion eventually persuades her father to let her train as a VAD nurse and start work in the local hospital. However, a few strange events with patients in the hospital (Sasha has visions and premonitions of death) lead to her father preventing her from working there any longer. But Sasha won't give up... And her visions get stronger and become more personal... There's just something that Sasha has to do. My only criticism is that the paragraphs about Sasha's visions and dreams are not as clear and well-constructed as the rest of the novel. This is probably intentional, but annoys me just slightly. If you enjoy this and want to read a real life account try Vera Brittain's "Testament of Youth" and "Letters from a Lost Generation". Although "Foreshadowing" is aimed at older children, this is equally readable by adults as well! I can recommend it. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   15 of 17 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant!, 4 Jul 2005 By  charlottestar - See all my reviews This is an astonishing and amazing read. It's dark and filled with death. Excellent details about the horrors of the first world war and the trenches. The wastefulness of the war. Alexandra is a girl who sees the future and she sees such tragedy that she feels she must try and stop it but is the future already written and what can a young girl, like her, do in the middle of a war? This is a stunning novel. I couldn't put it down. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this)   2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: 4.0 out of 5 stars Haunting and fanastic, 8 Oct 2006 By  A reader - See all my reviews This review is from: The Foreshadowing (Paperback) This book is quite gothic in some parts, sad in others and it captures the horror and brutality of war perfectly. It shows the dilemmas of Sasha a young woman with an extraordinary gift in the WW1. Sasha can tell how and when people are going to die, and when her two brothers go to war, she has to use her psychic abilities to save their lives. This book was so good that I read it in one day- I could not put it down. There must have been so much research on the part of the author to make this book as realistic and powerful as it is. An excellent read for teenage boys ang girls alike. Comment Comment | Permalink | Was this review helpful to you? Yes No (Report this) Share your thoughts with other customers: Create your own review › See all 8 customer reviews...		Ad feedback   Most Recent Customer Reviews 4.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful weaving of myth and history This is my second Sedgwick, and I'm eagerly working my way through more. What a wonderful and layered writer he is. Read more Published 11 months ago by titaniamoth 3.0 out of 5 stars m.s i love marcus sedgewick, he is a remarcable writer but for one flaw: his books are too short! i really wish he would continue them further instead of ending them so abruptly. Published 22 months ago by A. Addison 4.0 out of 5 stars Margus Sedgewick's writing is so beautiful! The way he writes, is so remarkable and gripping. I think it could basically hold a whole story together alone, the book was amazing, there's so much emotion, meaning, power he's... Read more Published 24 months ago by Ankay 5.0 out of 5 stars Powerful This was a really excellent novel incorporating the horrors of warfare in the fist world war, with an interesting slant on premonitions and foreshadowing of death... Read more Published on 26 Jun 2007 by MaryAnne 5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping A really great book that made you think about what it would be like to be in those circumstances. How you would feel if you knew that someone was going to die. Read more Published on 21 Jun 2006 by Charlotte Longman Search Customer Reviews Only search this product's reviews › See all 8 customer reviews...

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