View All Results
  • Books
  • Gifts
  • Authors
  • News
  • Win
  • Newsletters
  • Industry
  • Getting Published
    1. Books
      2. /
    2. Judy Allen
      3. /
    3. The Stones Of The Moon

    Imprint

    • Hodder Children's Books

    Related

    The Stones Of The Moon

    Judy Allen

    Formats & Editions

    It is mid-July, the time of year governed by Cancer - the moon's sign. David's archaeologist father is excavating a Roman mosaic found in Yorkshire. David becomes fascinated by an ancient stone circle on a nearby hillside, but his interest turns to a pervading fear when he touches the stones and gets a powerful electric shock. He befriends Westwood, who has a theory that the stones were used in ancient times to call forth water by chanting 'til the vibrations hit a powerful resonating note. Hence the name 'weeping stones'. And after centuries asleep, something has re-activated them.

    David's father dismisses Westwood as an eccentric dabbler, and the townspeople throw him out as suspicious and untrustworthy. But Westwood's theory predicts a catastrophic flood - unless David can convince everyone of the stones' extraordinary force, find out what has woken them and turn the power back ...

    First published in 1975 by Jonathan Cape Ltd.

    More books by Judy Allen
    The Burning
    Judy Allen
    The Burning
    Lord Of The Dance
    Judy Allen
    Lord Of The Dance
    The Spring On The Mountain
    Judy Allen
    The Spring On The Mountain
    Storm-Voice
    Judy Allen
    Storm-Voice

    Praise for The Stones Of The Moon

    • a good story that holds the reader to the end - More Books to Enjoy 12-16, SLA 2000

    • another imaginative tale by this award-winning children's author - Belfast Telegraph, 1st April 2000

    • THE BURNING: 'The insidiousness of evil is beautifully handled in Allen's exploration of jealousy and revenge.' - Janni Howker in TES

    • The writing style is exceptional ... Highly recommended, school libraries should add THE BURNING to their collection and explore other titles by this gifted author. - Beth Ashworth, Teacher Librarian, Fiction Focus

    • LORD OF THE DANCE: 'An intriguing and well written psychological novel.' - The Northern Echo

    • THE BURNING: 'The writing is tense and the complex plotting assured, which adds up to an exciting, imaginative tale . . . ' - BfK

    • LORD OF THE DANCE: 'This is a fascinating book which will not remain long on the shelves but should certainly be available for young teenage readers.' - The School Librarian

    • THE SPRING ON THE MOUNTAIN: 'Unusual ... with moments of real beauty.' - Junior Bookshelf

    Judy Allen

    Judy Allen

    Judy Allen's Awaiting Developments won the Whitbread Award, the Friends of the Earth Earthworm Award, and was commended for the Carnegie Medal. Author of more than 30 books for children published to critical acclaim - and frequently reaching prize shortlists - she also writes for radio; 5 plays for BBC Radio 4, dramatisations of The Secret Garden, Tom's Midnight Garden, and Philippa Pearce for BBC Radio. Her award-winning adult fiction December Flower was televised by Granada in 1985, adapted for BBC Radio and televised in US.

    Related books

    Hachette Australia acknowledges and pays our respects to the past, present and future Traditional Owners and Custodians of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuation of cultural, spiritual and educational practices of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Our head office is located on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation.

    This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

    © Hachette Australia, All Rights Reserved · Site by Chook