The hawk-eyed among you, or those who spend every free moment on Amazon googling my name (bless your little hearts), might have spotted the curious fact that, like, there’s this book out by me that I’ve barely even mentioned. Well, here’s the lowdown: I wrote PALE a while ago for an imprint called Barrington Stoke, who produce books targeted at reluctant and struggling readers or kids with dyslexia. I haven’t really talked about it much because I thought it was mainly going to be sold to schools and such, and also because I didn’t want it to be confused with my usual output, since it’s a very different kind of book. But since it’s out there in the big wide world now, it’s time for Pale to take a bow.
Now listen y’all. This book was written for a specialist market. It’s very short, and the language and story are much, much simpler than the books you’re used to reading from me. If you’re curious, or if you’re a completist, or if there’s someone you know who’s a struggling reader and might like this sorta thing, then by all means pick it up; it’s a creepy little sci-fi tale that may tickle your fancy. But if you’re expecting something in the vein of Malice or Alaizabel, you’ll be disappointed. I wouldn’t want anyone spending their hard-earned readies and then being gutted because of the content.
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IS THERE EVER GOING TO BE A BOOK TWO!?!
I’ve read PALE and I loved it please please please make a second book!!!
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Another comment – albeit long after the others – about ‘Pale’
I am a secondary school librarian, and read ‘Pale’ with year 7 children each year. They all want to know what happened before the events of chapter 1. For example:-
Why was the Lazarus Serum produced? Who was the first person to be given the drug? Did they know that the serum would turn recipients ‘Pale’? When did numbers increase so much that Afterlife Lawyers were needed?
There are so many unanswered questions, both from before and after the story.
I would love to see a sequel and a prequel, or maybe a longer book – which encompasses the story in ‘Pale’
Helen or anyone else it may pertain too,
Do you have any curriculum that you have written to go with the book? I have a teacher that is going to read it with her class. I am the library media specialist. If so, please allow me to share it with her. Becky.stouten@Moundsviewschools.org.
Becky and others…
…The TES website has a workbook for ‘Pale’ – it’s really only for primary or KS3, but looks pretty good
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Pale is such a great book. Every student I have introduced it to, has just loved it. It is hard to find engaging books for reluctant readers that have complex themes and characters. Please write more!
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