The Whale Point Project
About this book
Thirteen-year-old Alison has found herself involved before in strange happenings in the quiet English seaside town of Brigtown where she lives. Three times, to be exact. These ‘Projects’ all involved new neighbours of her grandmother’s and a slightly reluctant accomplice in local boy, Tommy Barraclough.But this time, Alison and Tommy are faced with a situation much more dangerous than they’ve ever encountered before. It starts when they become involved in protests about a new nuclear power plant near Brigtown, little suspecting where this will lead them…Adding to Alison’s anxiety, her beloved Gran seems to be becoming more and more forgetful as each day passes.Alongside Alison and Tommy’s story runs that of a war veteran, told in flashbacks to the traumatic events of his past. The two stories converge at the end in a dramatic climax, when all their lives are at stake.The Whale Point Project uses believable characters, natural dialogue and realistic settings to tell two parallel narratives. Set in the 1980s, the novel explores environmental issues, alongside themes of war, revenge and memory. There’s also a strong thread of suspense and tension to keep readers of 8-12 years turning the pages.This standalone story features the same characters and settings as the author’s earlier Brigtown novels The Clockmaker Project, The Spycatcher Project and The Bonehouse Project.Reader comments on other novels in The Brigtown Projects I thought the start of the novel was intriguing.The characters are engaging.I liked the dynamic between Alison and Tommy.The writing is confident and capable.I enjoyed reading it, as I’m sure most children of the target age group would.Click on ‘Look Inside’ to find out more.