Book details
The Mystery of the Fool and the Vanisher
Description
"Beautiful photographs are juxtaposed against subtly quiet text in this unusual fantasy." - Kirkus ReviewsSome say the English Downs are haunted by fairy creatures - and that those who find a flint stone with a hole through it can look into the fairies' realm. It is just such a stone that leads photographer David Ellwand on a dark journey to the past, one that starts with a musty wooden chest and a nineteenth-century journal and ends with a disappearance as sudden as a vintage camera's flash. In this journal-within-a-journal, illustrated by Ellwand's exquisite photographs, lies a tale of archaeologists and fairies, human hubris and otherworldly revenge, the magic of the natural world and the mystery of the imagination.
Age
10-13
Text complexity
advanced
Length
104 pages
Why to read
- Engaging Plot: 'The Mystery of the Fool and the Vanisher' offers a riveting storyline that combines mystery, fantasy, and adventure, drawing readers into a world where they can engage with the enigmatic narrative and unravel the secrets alongside the characters.
- Unique Presentation: The book is not just a novel; it's also an art piece that includes a myriad of original photographs and illustrations by David Ellwand, thereby providing a visual storytelling experience that enhances the imagination and offers a distinctive reading journey.
- Interactive Reading Experience: The inclusion of a fictionalized historical perspective, diary entries, and different artifacts within the pages makes for an interactive reading experience, encouraging the reader to piece together clues and solve the mystery through active engagement with the text and images.
- Intriguing Characters: The characters in 'The Mystery of the Fool and the Vanisher' are complex and interesting, each with their own secrets and motivations. Readers will be compelled to learn more about the enigmatic Fool and the elusive Vanisher, adding depth to the narrative and making the experience more immersive.