Reviews of The Comet’s Child by John Ward

The Bookbag- December 2009

“…what a pleasure to read such a well-crafted story…I chose to read this book because it’s advertised as ‘in the classic tradition of Susan Cooper and Lloyd Alexander’. Well I’m going to disagree because I think this book is more in the classic tradition of Philip Pullman, although I’m sure no publisher or author would dare stake that sort of claim for himself.”

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John Ward

John Ward was born in Clydebank, raised in Perth, schooled in Dundee and educated in Edinburgh, where he studied philosophy then taught English at the Royal High School. He later moved to Inverness and taught at the College there before becoming a writer.

His previous novels The Secret of the Alchemist, The Stone of Sorrow and City of Desolation were widely translated.

He now lives in Perth once more, with his wife and a
Sunbeam bicycle. He has two daughters and two sons.

Books By John Ward:

The Comet’s Child

The Comet’s Child by John Ward

Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-905537-12-9
£7.99
August 11th 2009

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“…WHAT A PLEASURE TO READ SUCH A WELL-CRAFTED STORY…IN THE CLASSIC TRADITION OF PHILIP PULLMAN” The Bookbag

‘The comet’s child will herald the new age…’

For as long as anyone can remember there have been rumours about the return of a chosen one. When Fin discovers the prophecies point to him he is scared at first. He resolves to learn the truth about his origins and uncover the secrets surrounding his birth; only then can he embrace his true destiny. The journey ahead is exciting and full of danger, but others must stop him before he learns the truth..

Read an extract from The Comet’s Child