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DEEPWATER
By Elaine Forrestal
Published by:
Puffin (Penguin) ,October 2003
ISBN 0-14-330030-X
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Here
is the first of a quartet of stories, each with its own separate adventure/mystery,
but all containing the cyclical patterns of the seasons, the emotions and
the relationships that govern everyone’s lives.
‘I
think of them all as part of a circle, constantly moving on whilst, at
the same time, echoing back to, and affected by, earlier events.’
Elaine Forrestal
On
the vineyard property of Eden Glassie, four cousins are left pretty much
to their own devices. As they roam the forest, swim
in the river and ride their horses, they come into contact with a whole
range of people: visitors, strangers, family friends, long-time residents
who are at times funny and serious, good and bad, but always essentially
human – well almost always. There are times in each of the four stories
when the children slip into a parallel world inhabited by ghosts, fairies,
pirates and legendary beasts.
Other
books in the quartet series:-
Stone
Circle,
Black
Earth
Wild
Wind
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Deep
Water: An Eden Glassie Mystery
'I'm sure I heard it,' I said.
'It's Axle, howling.'
'Axle's gone, Tori.' My uncle
shoved his secateurs in the back pocket of his baggy trousers. 'I know
it's hard,' he said. 'Especially when we've never found his body.'
But Tori has heard a dog howling.
did he imagine it? Is it, as his cousin Bronte believes, Axle's ghost?
Or could Axle be alive, after all?
Tori sets out to solve the mystery
but discovers more than he expected.
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REVIEWS
‘ The plot will appeal
with elements of mystery, adventure and daring. The characters too will
have their appeal, as Tori and his cousin take control, showing independence,
courage and resilience. It is somehow reassuring to find a novel that features
an extended family.’
Barbara Dobson, Reading Time
‘Tori isn’t the sort
of kid to give up on anyone or anything and his determination to find Axle
leads him to some frightening discoveries.
This book is ideal
for mystery-lovers aged nine to 13.’
Kirsty Pitman, The West Australian
‘Deep Water is a good
read – full of adventure and daring. Tori is an engaging character. His
determination and endurance make him real and very likeable.’
Tina Cavanough, Magpies
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