Adlington, L: Night Witches

L. J. Adlington is a writer, actress and costume historian. She lives in the north of England with a cat the size of a small armchair. She loves climbing volcanoes, watching crime dramas and reading fairy-tales. She is very good at eating chocolate. Her novels for teenagers weave together past, present, future and fantasy. Her latest novel Night Witches is set on a war-torn world, with a darkly complex and powerful heroine.

PRAISE FOR THE DIARY OF PELLY D: 'a convincingly told and gripping story' -- TES ... catches you by the throat and it doesn't let you go even when you have read the last paragraph. This is a brilliant example of storytelling at its most seductive ... a fastpaced, utterly absorbing novel that is hard to put down ... -- Sunday Morning Post, John Millen L J Adlington's spare and concise voice brings Pelly D vividly to life ... will intrigue and grip from the first diary entry to the open-ended and chilling conclusion. -- Pocklington Post Written in the breathless, racy style of a young teenager, Pelly's diaries just keep you reading ... It gives an old theme a fresh twist ... -- York Evening Press ... a clever, unusual story that readers looking for something different will find captivating. The book reveals its secrets slowly with maximum impact. -- South China Morning Post Adlington has crafted an original and disturbing dystopian fantasy told in a smart and sympathetic teen voice. -- Booklist This book is one thing: amazing. -- Voya 'In this powerful debut novel, Adlington deftly sketches in the background to Pelly D's increasingly totalitarian world, whilst allowing her sparky heroine centre stage.' -- Books for Keeps September 05 A stunning novel: a gripping page-turner. -- The Press Crammed with surprises... enjoyable and fast moving. -- School Librarian A lively and compelling story that takes and interesting perspective to German WW2 history. -- hackwriters There's a real sense of genuine female empowerment in this book. Interesting, exciting, and moreish. -- Bookbag 20130901