Breathe is a compelling standalone novel, not for the fainthearted but immensely rewarding for its psychological depth and the literally breathless action. The main characters of this horror, young adult story are sarah parker, jack tenpenny. Feb 26, 2016 chellie gaither book talks breathe by cliff mcnish. Ks the times as one of our most talented thriller writers his first set of novels, the doomspell trilogy, is published in 26 languages worldwide. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In may 20 breathe was voted by the schools network of british libraries as one of the top 100 adult and childrens novels of all time. The main characters of this science fiction, dystopia story are bea whitcraft, alina moon. Breathe, by cliff mcnish is a thrilling and shivering novel about a young boy who has a sense for feeling ghosts. A chain of events builds the suspense until jacks neardeath faceoff with ghost mother. Jun 06, 2006 breathe, by cliff mcnish is a thrilling and shivering novel about a young boy who has a sense for feeling ghosts.
He loved writing and he started his career in 1998. One of the things that the author did a great job on was the suspense he added throughout the story. I like being left shaken and wondering if the things from the book are actually real and are coming to get me, even if it means i. Written when he was almost forty, cliff mcnishs doomspell trilogy won him an instant and avid readership and has been published in 19. Breathe by cliff mcnish overdrive rakuten overdrive. Breathe a ghost story by cliff mcnish cliff mcnish author of dark. Chellie gaither book talks breathe by cliff mcnish. Cliff mcnish is an english author of primarily fantasy and supernatural novels for middlegrade readers and young adults. Since then he has published the silver sequence and the highly acclaimed standalone supernatural thrillers, breathe winner of the salford and calderdale book awards. His 2006 ghost novel breathe was voted in may 20 as one of. In his new home, an aging farmhouse, he meets the ghost. This is truly thrilling stuff, and the book itself comes highly recommended. Twelveyearold jack, suffering from chronic asthma, has just moved into the old house with his widowed mother, and discovers that the ghost mother wants him. Winner of the salford book award, winner of the calderdale book award, winner of the virginia readers choice award.
I never really thought of the things that were written into this book and never really thought of ghosts this way before. Jack, a boy with the gift of being able to touch objects and remember the memories left there, moves to. A ghost story, and explores its more chilling consequences. T his book is a small ghost story, with only around 250 pages, but nonetheless is a truly scary story. Breathe a ghost story by cliff mcnish cliff mcnish. Reminiscent of the lion the witch and the wardrobe, cliff mcnish s the doomspell is a stunning, contemporary novel, cinematic in scope and brimming with magic, imagination and some of the most thrilling battles a young reader is ever likely to encounter. A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in as mcnishs first standalone novel. Sep 07, 2017 winner of the salford book award, the calderdale book award and the virginia readers choice award. A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in as mcnish s first standalone novel. Written when he was almost forty, cliff mcnishs doomspell trilogy won him an instant and avid readership and has been published in 19 languages around the world. Island teen book award and the texas lonestar awards, breathe was voted in.
Mcnish spent most of his time in his hometown before he entered a university. Buy breathe by cliff mcnish from waterstones today. Books by cliff mcnish writers similar to cliff mcnish. When jack doesnt respond the way shed hoped, ghost mother seeks revenge. A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in 2006 as mcnish s first standalone novel. A ghost story by cliff mcnish in chm, epub, rtf download e book. Magic of madness by justine larbalestier book revi. A ghost story by cliff mcnish and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
It is about a group of ghost children trapped inside an old farmhouse by a malignant spirit known as the ghost mother. Cliff mcnish introduces his award winning ghost story breathe. Beautifully written, and surprisingly scary for a childrens book, i would thoroughly recommend it. Breathe by cliff mcnish is a childrens story dealing with a young asthmatic boy, jack, and his mother who move to an old farmhouse after the death of his father. His first book, the doomspell, was published in 2000 and was the first of a trilogy of the same name. I was interested in the book from the first page to the last. When i see what they do im deeply awed and inspired to attempt in my own small way to emulate them. The alternating story in mcnish s the silver child gruesome and chilling tale reveals what happened in the farmhouse 150 years before. Pdf breathe book by sarah crossan free download 373 pages. Breathe a ghost story by cliff mcnish cliff mcnish author.
I for one love breath, its my favorite book the ghost mother was. His ghost story breathe was voted in may 20 by the schools network of british librarians as one of the top adult and childrens novels of all time. Aug 01, 2009 written when he was almost forty, cliff mcnish s doomspell trilogy won him an instant and avid readership and has been published in 19 languages around the world. Aug 15, 2016 breathe by cliff mcnish is a childrens story dealing with a young asthmatic boy, jack, and his mother who move to an old farmhouse after the death of his father. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 373 pages and is available in hardcover format. Cliff mcnish was born in sunderland, but has spent most of his life in the southeast of england. A ghost story winner of the salford book award, the calderdale book award and. A ghost story by cliff mcnish available from rakuten kobo.
Breathe by cliff mcnish, 97807649624, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. What i bought from the best used book store in the. Since then, he has continued to write fiction, including the silver sequence, breathe, and angel, and has been hailed as a great new voice in writing for children the bookseller. The book was published in multiple languages including english, consists of 261 pages and is available in hardcover format. A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in 2006 as mcnishs first standalone novel. Written when he was almost forty, cliff mcnish s doomspell trilogy won him an instant and avid readership and has been published in 19 languages around the world. Cliff mcnish takes a look at obsessive motherlove in his book breathe. May 14, 2010 cliff mcnish was born in sunderland, but has spent most of his life in the southeast of england. Cliff mcnish my inspiration comes largely from other writers. With the appearance of cliff mcnishs debut fantasy novel the doomspell, the bookseller immediately hailed him as a great new voice in writing for children. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Free download or read online breathe pdf epub book. Books by cliff mcnish authors like cliff mcnish what.
Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to. Instead of peace and quiet, they find they are living in a haunted house. A ghost story is a novel by english author cliff mcnish published in. Winner of the salford book award, winner of the calderdale book award, winner of the virginia readers choice award, shortlisted for the rhode island teen book award, shortlisted for the texas lonestar award. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. He is the author of several books of fantasy for 912 year olds and young adults.
Ks the times as one of our most talented thriller writers his first set of novels, the doomspell trilogy, is published in 26 languages worldwide mcnish has won numerous awards for his work. Jack, a boy with the gift of being able to touch objects and remember the memories left there, moves to an old farm house where multiple ghosts. I dont usually read ghost stories about actual ghosts. A ghost story cliff mcnish introduces his award winning book. All content included on our site, such as text, images, digital downloads and other, is the property of its content suppliers and protected by us and international laws. Cliff mcnish was born in sunderland in 1962 and worked in the computer industry before taking up writing. Winner of the salford book award, the calderdale book award and the virginia readers choice award. The diary of a young girl by anne frank book revie. Hello select your address best sellers todays deals new releases books todays deals new releases books. With the appearance of cliff mcnish s debut fantasy novel the doomspell, the bookseller immediately hailed him as a great new voice in writing for children. But his new home has a danger hes never known before the spirits.
Breathe, a ghost story, by mcnish is one of the few books ive read that has really caught my attention. The first edition of the novel was published in june 6th 2006, and was written by cliff mcnish. I have never read anything by this cliff mcnish before, but i certainly will now. A ghost story by cliff mcnish in chm, epub, rtf download ebook. It is about this boy named jack who moves in with his mom to a farmhouse that is haunted. Digital rights management drm the publisher has supplied this book in encrypted form, which means that you need to install free software in order to unlock and read it.
His first book was the doomspell, inspired by a story he told his young daughter. The first edition of the novel was published in october 2nd 2012, and was written by sarah crossan. Apr 21, 2012 cliff mcnish takes a look at obsessive motherlove in his book breathe. A ghost story kindle edition by mcnish, cliff, taylor, geoff. Asmore my inspiration comes largely from other writers. This assiduous author, i can tell, really put thought into this novel because of the way it is written.
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