The Foreshadowing (Paperback)

'This is amazing stuff with cliffhangers at the end of every chapter, making you want to read on.'

'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 )