Featuring elements of fantasy and horror which would become trademark to him in the years to follow, it would introduce readers worldwide to an exciting new talent. Buy kerosene scholastic press by wooding, chris isbn. Kerosene by chris wooding, compact disc, 9781740945042 buy. The fyre mirror elizabeth i mysteries paperback karen harper. And hes not sure whether he should try to take down the malice comic from his own world or go back with an artifact he thinks can help. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. You really feel like youre inside of cals head, and nothing he ever does is really outside of charactor.
In 2004, his book poison won the lancashire childrens book of the year. Storm thief takes place in the fantasy world of orokos, a city on an island run by a totalitarian government, ravaged by chaos and by the probability storms that reorder the world wherever they strike. Kerosene by chris wooding meet your next favorite book. Chris has always wanted to be a writer, ever since ever.
Chris wooding books, author biography, and reading level. It has been this way for so long that history has forgotten it, and its citizens dont believe that anything outside exists. One day, he accidentally got a popular girl in trouble, and in revenge this girl and her friend tormented cal. For the young, impressively prolific author chris wooding, writing has always been of. Discover book depositorys huge selection of chris wooding books online. After being out of print for many years, the broken sky trilogy is at last. Focusing mainly on fantasy, he would come to write his first novel at the young age of just sixteen, followed by getting published with his literary debut when he was nineteen. A pyromaniac makes for an unusual protagonist in this provocative first novel, but the plot unfolds too slowly, and the characters actions are often unconvincing. Since that time, hes written dozens of novels in several genres, notably the awardwinning the haunting of alaizabel cray. His first book contract was signed at age nineteen. Since then he has written many more, including the haunting of alaizabel cray, which was silver runnerup for the nestle smarties. Chris wooding was born in leicester in 1977 and studied english literature at sheffield university. Chris wooding is currently considered a single author. The book kerosene, by chris wooding, is about a teenage boy named cal who has this thing with fire.
I was also writing it a little younger than my previous ya books, taming the language and keeping sentences simple, because id begun to feel that the elaborate writing of poison, haunting etc was alienating younger readers and it was better suited to my adult books. Seth managed to escape from malice, but it meant leaving his best friend, kady, trapped there. Explore books by chris wooding with our selection at. Jul 31, 2003 the author chris wooding is a british writer born in leicester, england and now lives in london. The book i read was called kerosene, by chris wooding, and it was about a teenage boy named cal who had nervous breakdowns and was socially awkward. The author chris wooding is a british writer born in leicester, england and now lives in london. His first book, crashing, which he wrote at the age of nineteen, was published in 1998 when he was twentyone. Haunting etc was alienating younger readers and it was better suited to my adult books. From producing young adult fantasy stories and sciencefiction novels, to writing graphicnovels, hes an extremely prolific presence within the literary industry. Chris wooding born 28 february 1977 is a british writer born in leicester, and now living in london. His first book, crashing, which he wrote at the age of nineteen, was published. Its about knowing that if one more thing goes wrong, it will push you over the edge. I cried a lot thoughout this book because off all the shit that cal goes. It turned out to be a lot of fun to write that way.
His 2009 novel, retribution falls, was nominated for the arthur c. Use the menu above to navigate the website, or click a book on the right. He is the author of many successful and awardwinning books for young adults, including poison, crashing, kerosene, endgame and the broken sky series. Kerosene by chris wooding overdrive rakuten overdrive. A ya novel with a promising premise, kerosene s endless possibilities are ruined by author chris wooding s hitormiss text and his undeveloped, onedimensional characters. Chris wooding 1977 biography personal, addresses, career. Browse chris woodings bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Not only is 11th grader cal painfully shy and filled with selfloathing, but the only thing that makes him feel better is setting bigger and bigger fires. A ya novel with a promising premise, kerosenes endless possibilities are ruined by author chris woodings hitormiss text and his undeveloped, onedimensional characters. Narrator jay, a british teen, feels his tight circle of school friends begin to drift apart after theyve taken their exams, so he plans a big party at his house before they head in different. Everyone knows the rumorsif you gather the right things and say the right words, youll be taken to malice, a world that exists within a terrifying comic book. Chris wooding in order to cope with his feelings of pain and confusion, sixteenyearold cal burns things, but the situation gets out of control after he meets abby, a girl whose games will push him to the edge. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards.
Chris wooding began writing at the age of sixteen, and his first novel crashing was published when he was nineteen. A novel of rage, confusion, and release from an extraordinary young author. Kerosene push fiction by chris wooding and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Cal also was losing his only friend, and to calm his nerves, he started to light matches, which turned into larger things. Kerosene by chris wooding scholastic books for kids. The british author chris wooding is extremely well regarded for his highly colorful and extensive backlog of work. Fast delivery with free 30 day returns across australia. Wooding s first few books, including crashing and kerosene, are realistic novels about teenagers struggling with love and bullies. Kerosene book by chris wooding half price books marketplace. It is about what you do to calm yourself what you do to let out the demons. Wooding s kerosene fastpaced, brief novel takes place over the course of just a few hours, resulting in the immediacy of a realtime structure. Chris wooding audio books chris wooding began writing at the age of sixteen, and his first novel crashing was published when he was nineteen.
The official internet resource on the british sffantasyya author. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Kerosene is the first book ive ever read covertocover and enjoyed. Wooding was born in 1977 in leicester, an exmining town in england. But it seems jacks daydreams of action and adventure will rema. Chris wooding is an english writer out of leicestershire. With an overdrive account, you can save your favorite libraries for ataglance information about. The hitchhikers guide to the galaxy meets guardians of the galaxy in this intergalactic middlegrade adventure by chris wooding. Wooding published his first book, crashing, in 1998 at age 21. Books about teenagers mental health what should i read next. Up to 20 books are listed, in descending order of popularity. If he had it his way, jack would spend his days drawing aliens and epic space battles. Lewis, tolkien, orson scott card, terry brooks and innumerable horror writers, which pretty much shaped his tastes for fantasy and scifi. Kerosene by chris wooding book cover, description, publication history.
Releasing his first novel in 1998, chris wooding would mark his debut with the novel catchman, which was written under the point horror brand. Unfollow malice chris wooding to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Born in 1977 on the 28th of february, chris wooding was born and raised in leicester, in the united kingdom, growing up with a keen passion for all things literature. Woodings kerosene fastpaced, brief novel takes place over the course of just a few hours, resulting in the immediacy of a realtime structure. A dam and paul go to a school in a remote area of a country, 3 hours from the nearest town. Aug 06, 20 a dam and paul go to a school in a remote area of a country, 3 hours from the nearest town.
Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. By the time he left university he was working as a full time author and has been writing professionally ever since. Chris wooding books list of books by author chris wooding. Inside you can find details on published and upcoming books, read excerpts and interviews. Chris wooding has written sixteen books, which have been translated into twenty languages and been published around the world. Chris wooding grew up in a small town in the midlands, where nothing very interesting happened. Chris wooding grew up in a small town in leicestershire, where not much of anything happened. In 2004, his book poison won the lancashire childrens book of the year and was nominated for the carnegie medal. He likes to light matches and watching them burn, enjoying the effects of the flames which seem to calm him down. He is something of a writing prodigy as he started writing novels at the age of sixteen, had an agent by eighteen and had his first book deal at the age of nineteen. His parents have gone out of town, giving him the chance to throw a party for his friends to celebrate the end of exams and have. See all books authored by chris wooding, including malice, and retribution falls, and more on. Electronic books fiction juvenile works juvenile fiction. Kerosene has 4 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace.
Chris wooding was born in leicester in 1977 and his first book was published when he was just nineteen years old. Clarke award, and his childrens books have won the n. Chris wooding audio books, best sellers, author bio. Kerosene by chris wooding, compact disc, 9781740945042.
Hes basically never stopped writing since then as he has published numerous books and also written for film and television. They are both troublesome characters who love getting into fights. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. In crashing, protagonist jay is a teenager at the end of his last year of high school. Buy kerosene by chris wooding, compact disc, 9781740945042 online at the nile. Watching movies, backpacking in foreign countries, touring with his band. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs. Agentcarolyn whitaker, london independent books, 26 chalcot crescent, london nw1 8yd, england.