On his eleventh birthday Thomas Farrell is informed that the deceased father he never knew has provided for his education at Darkledun Manor, a school for gifted children. Thomas, however, feels he's just an ordinary boy, but Darkledun Manor proves to be anything but an ordinary school...In this work of children's fiction the reader is transported into a world of myth as the young protagonist, Thomas Farrell, seeks to understand who his mysterious father was, and why he left him a strange glass orb containing a serpent. As the story progresses, Thomas and his friends become increasing caught up in a world they never knew existed - a world beyond the standing stones. If you liked Harry Potter, you'd probably enjoy this children's fantasy. It doesn't have any wands, witches or wizard hats, but still has the same charm and appeal.
- ISBN10 1471042669
- ISBN13 9781471042669
- Publish Date 11 April 2012
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 23 January 2013
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Lulu.com
- Format Paperback
- Pages 232
- Language English