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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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