{"product_id":"the-hideaway-9781843654797","title":"The Hideaway","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, the celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCovering themes of families, childhood, domestic violence, being separated and reunited, this is an important and beautifully illustrated book for middle grade readers right up to adults.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e'\u003cem\u003eThe Hideaway\u003c\/em\u003e by Pam Smy is a work of art. Smy is the genius writer and illustrator of the stunning \u003cem\u003eThornhill\u003c\/em\u003e. Smy takes children's books to another level. Highly recommend.' \u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e- David Walliams\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, celebrated author and illustrator of \u003cem\u003eThornhill\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hideaway\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of a boy, Billy McKenna, who runs away from a difficult situation at home and takes refuge in an overgrown graveyard. While hiding there he meets an elderly man who is tending the graves in preparation for a day in November when something magical is set to happen.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book is written in two alternating narratives, both different aspects of the same story. One thread tells of Billy's experience of hiding away in the graveyard, his mixed-up feelings and emotions, and the supernatural events he eventually witnesses. The other tells of his mother's situation at home and the police search for Billy. Covering themes of family, childhood, separation and reunion, domestic violence and doing the right thing, this is an important and beautiful book for middle grade readers right up to adults.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBilly's story is illustrated throughout with tonal and textured black and white drawings, until the event on All Souls' Eve, when the text gives way to a series of double page images of the supernatural happening.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Hideaway\u003c\/em\u003e is a compelling, exciting and emotional story that will stay with you long after you finish the last page.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003ePam Smy studied Illustration at Cambridge School of Art, where she now lectures part-time. Pam has illustrated books by Conan Doyle (\u003cem\u003eThe Hound of the Baskervilles\u003c\/em\u003e), Julia Donaldson (\u003cem\u003eFollow the Swallow\u003c\/em\u003e) and Kathy Henderson (\u003cem\u003eHush, Baby, Hush!\u003c\/em\u003e), among others. She lives in Cambridge. Her first novel, \u003cem\u003eThornhill\u003c\/em\u003e, was a critical and commercial success, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, the UKLA Book Awards, and the CILIP Kate Greenaway Medal 2018 and winning the 2018 British Book Design \u0026amp; Production Award for Graphic Novels. Pam was the inaugural winner of the Invisible Prize for Illustrators in 2020.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Pavilion Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50383551627538,"sku":"9781843654797","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_357bf735-4090-4030-8704-5daf1026b637.jpg?v=1728784352","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-hideaway-9781843654797","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}