The other tells of his mother's situation at home and the police search for Billy. One thread tells of Billy's experience of hiding away in the graveyard, his mixed-up feelings and emotions, and the supernatural events he eventually witnesses. The book is written in two alternating narratives, both different aspects of the same story. While hiding there he meets an elderly man who is tending the graves in preparation for a day in November when something magical is set to happen. The Hideaway tells the story of a boy, Billy McKenna, who runs away from a difficult situation at home and takes refuge in an overgrown graveyard. The wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill. Smy takes children's books to another level. Smy is the genius writer and illustrator of the stunning Thornhill. 'The Hideaway by Pam Smy is a work of art. The wonderful long-awaited second novel from Pam Smy, the celebrated author and illustrator of Thornhill.Ĭovering themes of families, childhood, domestic violence, being separated and reunited, this is an important and beautifully illustrated book for middle grade readers right up to adults.
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