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| Author | Darren Charlton |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Published | 2020 |
| Publisher | Stripes Publishing (Little Tiger Press)[1] |
| ISBN | 978-1-7889-5121-0 |
Wranglestone is the first novel from British author Darren Charlton, published in 2020.
Synopsis edit
Wranglestone follows the burgeoning relationship between two boys, Peter and Cooper, in a post-apocalyptic America ravaged by zombies. The novel tracks the survival of an island community living within a fictional national park and the threat winter poses once the water freezes allowing the Dead to cross the ice.
Publication edit
Wranglestone was published by the Stripes Publishing imprint of Little Tiger Press as part of a two-book deal that included its sequel.[1] The follow-up installment, 2022's Timberdark,[2] was originally planned for 2021.[1]
Reception edit
The novel was a "Best Children's Book" nominee at the 2020 Costa Book Awards.[3] The Guardian called it "an achingly tender love story".[4]
References edit
- ^ a b c Eyre, Charlotte (28 September 2018). "Stripes signs LGBTQ+ thriller by debut writer Darren Charlton". The Bookseller. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Brown, Sophie (29 June 2021). "Pride Month 2021: 'Wranglestone' by Darren Charlton". GeekMom. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Flood, Alison (24 November 2020). "Costa book awards: Susanna Clarke nominated for second novel after 16-year wait". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ Noble, Fiona; Carter, Imogen; Empire, Kitty (13 December 2020). "The best children's books of 2020 for all ages". The Guardian. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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