The Owl Service: The much-loved classic adventure story for children (Collins Modern Classics S)

The Owl Service: The much-loved classic adventure story for children (Collins Modern Classics S)

<p>The much-loved classic, finally in ebook.</p><p>Winner of both the Guardian Award and the Carnegie Medal, this is an all-time classic, combining mystery, adventure, history and a complex set of human relationships.</p><p>It all begins with the scratching in the ceiling. From the moment Alison discovers the dinner service in the attic, with its curious pattern of floral owls, a chain of events is set in progress that is to effect everybody’s lives.</p><p>Relentlessly, Alison, her step-brother Roger and Welsh boy Gwyn are drawn into the replay of a tragic Welsh legend – a modern drama played out against a background of ancient jealousies. As the tension mounts, it becomes apparent that only by accepting and facing the situation can it be resolved.</p>