My 12 year old son also enjoyed this book tremendously, in fact i read it on his recommendation. I have heard nothing but praise for this wonderful book i am so excited to read it very soon. Hey beat fans, i just wanted to give you a shout out to a member of the beat family, lu hersey, who just wrote a wonderful young adult book that you and your nippers may enjoy. New book by former beat fan club leader lu hersey deep water. Would you like to say a little something about yourself. Lu herseys novel deep water won the 20 mslexia childrens novel writing award. Winner of the mslexia childrens novel competition dannis mother disappears without warning, a terrifying thought for any young girl.
The independents top ten summer reads featuring deep water. Jun 25, 2015 i have never read a book before that focuses on sea people so when i first heard about deep water, i was so excited to read it. After talking to lu online, i got even more excited to read it so when it did finally come through the post, i was scared. It is highsmiths fifth published novel, the working title originally being the dog in the manger. Deep water corris, peter deep water christine poulson deep water lu hersey deep water nicola cameron deep water west, sinden deep water whitcroft, isla. Oh, and she also found out that she has a grandmother and that their kind have special powers. Lu herseys deep water recommended by the wonderful malorie blackman. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Its completely ace this morning to welcome a writer for young people to the blog, the delightful lu hersey, with her beautiful debut book deep water.
Mr ripleys enchanted books interview with lu hersey. As ancient secrets are revealed, the authors insightful observations of the modern day dynamics of family life keeps the story fresh. Jul 09, 2015 setting the scene deep water by lu hersey as part of the deep water blog tour, i am pleased to welcome author lu hersey onto the blog to discuss the settings of the novel. I have heard nothing but praise for this wonderful book i. Having just spent an intensive period in a future, post climate change world, looking into plant and animal species that survive desert conditions and working out how to keep people alive through periods of intense heat and drought, ive recently taken a quick break in the bronze age. To begin id just like to welcome lu to reading in the rain, it really is lovely to have you here. The 1st july 2015 marked the release day of this awesome book, deep water, by the fabulous lu hersey. Tied up in knots the art of wind charming, by lu hersey. Just fifteen, danni goes to stay with her father in a tiny fishing village and there finds out all sorts of secrets about her family, strange mysteries that might help her bring her mother back. Aug 15, 2015 lu herseys style is so easy to read and i mean that as a big compliment, that i felt like i was gliding through the story in a lovely smooth swoosh. Deep water, the debut novel from awardwinning author lu hersey, is out july 2015. The characters were engaging and some were downright terrifying.
Feb 06, 2019 most writers do a lot of research of one kind or another in fact we can be quite a nerdy bunch. Christmas isnt celebrated there, but on christmas day she and some fellow expats put on a variety show for the patients, including a rendition of english songs translated into japanese. Becoming a member of the lovereading4kids community is free. Anyway, the publication and book launch of my debut novel, deep water, finally arrived this july and i discovered that the seemingly endless wait was actually no time at all. Deep waters by lu hersey is about a girl named danni who lives an ordinary life with her mum. The entire book i just raced through it just to find out what will happen next and how are they going to solve their problems. Since it was published in 2015, it has been shortlisted for the wirral paperback of the year award and it was named by the guardian as one of the best childrens books of 2015. When her mum vanishes, danni moves to a tiny cornish fishing village with dad where the locals treat her like a monster. Christmases abroad cropped up in several accounts like sally nicholls, who at 18 spent her gap year working in a hospital in japan. Danni never knew about her familys strange legacy until her mum disappeared. Outstanding i raced through it malorie blackman herseys debut shimmers with celtic fairy tales, marine marvels, creepy cornish fishing villages and a fabulous.
Deep water by lu hersey, 9781409586104, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Its very much a novel where place is a character cornwall is in the dna of the novel just as much as a love of the mythical. Guest post magic and the old ways of the west country in. Read by charlotte comley one of the wonderful things about being the celebration editor is that you get a real insight into what happens after. Deep water by lu hersey 9781409586104paperback lovereading. A few weeks ago, i found myself in penzance, cornwall, trying to escape the everyday for a rainy, blustery. Lu herseys debut may have been written with a teen readership in mind, but it transcends the ya category with a tender, eerie tale of marine. Although the book ended without any loose threads, it left me wanting to read more. Talking myth, magic, selkies and sailcloth with deep water. Jul 01, 2015 ive just surfaced from 2 day in deep water. Mar 08, 2016 lu herseys novel deep water won the 20 mslexia childrens novel writing award.
Deep water inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. View lu herseys profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. No catches, no fine print just unconditional book loving for your children with their favourites saved to their own digital bookshelf. Congratulations lu hersey for getting in deep water. A wonderful coming of age story mixing old magic and ancient legends within present day cornwall. When her mum vanishes, danni moves to a tiny cornish fishing village wit. Back to the bronze age by lu hersey awfullybigblog. And i completely fell in love with the setting, particularly mamwyns house. Today i have a brilliant guest post from the lady herself, lu hersey, talking about magic and the old ways of the west country in deep water. Deep water is lus first novel and was published by usborne in summer 2015. Jun 15, 2015 deep water, the debut novel from awardwinning author lu hersey, is out july 2015. Home celebrations deep water lu hersey shortlisted wirral paperback of the year award congratulations lu hersey for getting in deep water. I wrote a weather charm into my debut novel, deep water.
One day, salt water starts pouring from dannis palms. New book by former beat fan club leader lu hersey deep. This fast paced tale keep you hungry for more, right up to the last page. Not to go on a tangent here, but dont we tend to seek. Deep water is a novel about myth, magic and romance, set on the cornish coast. Book launch and discussion with katherine nichols may 2nd, 2017 at 6. This is the kind of book you would want to read after you finished a very gripping novel so that you dont fall into a reading slump, its a one book. Author page for ya writer, lu hersey debut novel deep water published by usborne 1st july 2015. As a writer, she says, i find cornwall has the most amazing landscapes to set a story in.
Set in a small seaside town, the story focuses on a girl searching for answers about her moms past and subsequently her own. Outstanding i raced through it malorie blackman herseys debut shimmers with celtic fairy tales, marine marvels, creepy cornish fishing villages and a fabulous granny. My debut novel, deep water, is out now, published by usborne. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. Deep water watt key deep water pamela freeman deep water tim jeal deep water blues fred waitzkin deep water ch34 peter corris deep waters h. Lu won the 20 mslexia childrens novel writing award for deep water, and the gentle, almost stealthy start belies the thrill and beauty of this book. Taking myth, folklore, witchcraft and ancient beliefs as inspiration, it weaves a contemporary tale about a group of teenagers caught up in a legacy of family secrets. Dec 20, 2017 christmases abroad cropped up in several accounts like sally nicholls, who at 18 spent her gap year working in a hospital in japan.
I immediately identified with danni in her modern day home, with separated parents and mum out at work. Deep water by lu hersey 20150701 paperback 1763 by lu hersey author. Winner of the 20 mslexia childrens novel writing award, deep water. Lu hersey has created a fast paced, modern story tha. Lu won the 20 mslexia childrens novel writing award for deep water, and the gentle, almost stealthy. I have never read a book before that focuses on sea people so when i first heard about deep water, i was so excited to read it.
Some years ago, nosing around a secondhand bookshop, i came across an old paperback called the people of the sea by david thomson. Thank you lu hersey for submerging me in the magic and mystery of cornish folk law. Most writers do a lot of research of one kind or another in fact we can be quite a nerdy bunch. Jul 10, 2015 lu hersey, deep water, usborne, km lockwood, when dannis mum goes missing, she has no choice but to go and live with dad in a remote cornish fishing village, miles away from home. Thoroughly enjoyed this book even though im far too old to be its target audience. When dannis mum goes missing, she has no choice but to go and live with dad in a remote cornish fishing village, miles away from home. Deep water is a novel about myth, magic and romance, set on the cornish coast a place ive known and loved since childhood. Jun 30, 2015 lu hersey s deep water recommended by the wonderful malorie blackman. Danni is a modern girl falling in love and having a laugh with her mates but shes also living with something deep and mysterious.
From fond memories of visiting cornwall on holidays as a child and later with her own children, author of deep water, lu hersey, has always loved cornwall for its myths and legends, landscape and wonder. Writing this involved a lot of research into cornish folklore and witchcraft, and i learnt a lot about shapeshifting and making curses dont worry i havent experimented on anyone. Lu was the woman who took care of the beat fan club back in the day, before i took up the mantle, and she was well known to all the fans back then. Setting the scene deep water by lu hersey as part of the deep water blog tour, i am pleased to welcome author lu hersey onto the blog to discuss the settings of the novel. Tied up in knots the art of wind charming, by lu hersey heres a true story. Watch an atmospheric video trailer about deep water. Deep water reflects lu herseys interest in celtic myth and folklore, systems. Thank you to the lovely amy at usborne for sending me a copy of deep water and to lu for organising it.
Lu hersey on the people of the sea read lu hersey s guest blog post on yayeahyeah blog. Jul 01, 2015 very interesting take on local legends. Guest post magic and the old ways of the west country in deep water by lu hersey. My first novel, deep water, is a mythbased, paranormal mystery set in cornwall.
Lu herseys debut may have been written with a teen readership in mind, but it transcends the ya category with a tender, eerie tale of marine myths and magic. Lu hersey tales of yesterday chelley toy book blog. Guest post magic and the old ways of the west country. I loved the way the family relationships worked and pulled us deeper into the story.
Below are some pictures from the may 2 packedhouse book launch and signing. I just wanted to give you a shout out to a member of the beat family, lu hersey, who just wrote a wonderful young adult book that you and your nippers may enjoy. Home debut debut series lu hersey nicky schmidt writers writing the debut author series. It reminded me of selkie stories i read many years ago in old books belonging to my grandmother. Nicky schmidt the learning curve insights from debut authors for many the road to publication is long and fraught. Deep water reflects lu herseys interest in celtic myth and folklore, systems of ritual. Buy deep water by lu hersey from waterstones today.
Each time my protagonist untied a knot, it unleashed stronger weather, until she undid the third, when all hell let loose. It was brought back into print in the us in 2003 by w. But straight away were alerted to the fact that something strange is happening. It consisted of three intricate knots, tied in a piece of rag.
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