Devon (Hoskins) by W G Hoskins

Devon (Hoskins) by W G HoskinsDEVON has a great sense of its own separate history. Throughout the centuries it was relatively isolated, with two long coastlines and comparatively short land boundaries, both ancient: Celtic Cornwall to the west and the rest of England to the east. Until the 19th century communications were very poor and Devon developed a distinct culture, economy, dialect and landscape contributing to its strong local pride and character. That Devon is different is

wildly eccentric and impossibly great

and get their book written in time

Northern Vietnam

' Dapo Adeola'Treasure troves of detail

From leaving her boyfriend in Chicago to starting at marketing firm Savoir in Paris

Now is our moment to rethink

It follows the adventures of the shapeshifting Macunaima and his brothers as they leave their home in the northern Amazon for a whirlwind tour of Brazil

and occult murder

crusading armies and merchants

Imprint: BBC Books

The natural Eden that humanity inherited is quickly slipping away

Don't miss Ross's other fantasy novels for young readers: The Midnight GuardiansThe Chime SeekersPRAISE FOR SPELLSTONE'Vividly atmospheric with delightful characters