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Publisher's Summary
Winner: Costa children's book award 2012
Narrated against the backdrop of a ruthless regime determined to beat its enemies in the race to the moon, Maggot Moon is the stunning new novel from award-winning author Sally Gardner. When his best friend, Hector, is suddenly taken away, Standish Treadwell realises that it is up to him, his grandfather and a small band of rebels to confront and defeat the ever-present oppressive forces of the Motherland. Utterly original and stunning, it is impossible not to be moved by Maggot Moon's powerful story and the unforgettable heroism of Standish.
©2012 Sally Gardner (P)2012 Hot Key Books
What the critics say
"Dazzling, chilling, breathtaking.
Maggot Moon is, quite simply, a perfect book." (Meg Rosoff, award-winning author of
How I Live Now)
"… a unique and compelling read" (
The Bookseller Children’s Booksellers’ Choice: September)
"… Maggot Moon is an unusual, deeply moving and thought-provoking story, which has clear potential to become a modern classic" (
Booktrust (September ‘Book we like’)
"… a remarkable novel." (
Books for Keeps (5 star review)
"This novel will just blow you away." (
Waterstones (5 star rating))
"a story that is rich in drama and ideas" (
Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading4kids)