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    Unrest

    By Michelle Harrison

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    ‘SPOOKY. GRIPPING AND INTRIGUING.' Sophie McKenzie, author of Girl, Missing
    Seventeen-year-old Elliott hasn't slept properly for six months. Ever since the accident that nearly killed him, a shadowy figure has made its presence felt - a figure only he can see. Elliott is convinced his near-death experience has enabled him to contact the dead. But are his ghostly visions real, or the effects of a damaged mind?

    When Elliott gets a job at a supposedly haunted museum it seems like the perfect chance to discover what's really going on. But his arrival doesn't just cause a stir amongst the living. Unwittingly, Elliott uncovers the museum's terrible secret ... and a spirit hell-bent on using him for revenge. 

    The brilliant, spine-tingling YA novel by award-winning author M. Harrison.

    ‘Chilling’ The Bookseller
    ‘I devoured Unrest.Or rather, I felt it devoured me. Clever, unexpected and satisfying.’ Kate Cann
    ‘a beautifully written, gripping, thoroughly spooky young adult novel… Unsettling, eerie, with intriguing characters and a compelling, satisfying plot full of twists and turns… I loved it.’ Sarah Singleton
    ‘It takes great skill to create an atmosphere that creeps off the page into your veins. Harrison’s subtlety and eye for detail lift this above any other spookfest.’ The Independent
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster UK
    Release dateApr 26, 2012
    ISBN9780857070920
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    Michelle Harrison

    Michelle Harrison is the author of twelve novels for children and young adults. Her first book, Thirteen Treasures, won the Waterstones Children's Book prize, and her work has been translated into seventeen languages. Michelle lives in England with her son, Jack, and a black cat called Marmite.

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    • 5/5
      I am a 50 year old male English teacher who only recently discovered Ms. Harrison’s work. I have read the tales of the Widdershins, the three Thirteens, and now Unrest. I loved them all, but this last one - Unrest - is my favorite so far. Well done and don’t stop writing! My students (and myself) would be lost without you!
    • 4/5
      I don’t read ghost stories on account of my being easily terrified by anything resembling a vengeful spirit. I decided to give Unrest a go for two reasons – it is written from a male perspective, which is rare enough in YA, and Elliott doesn’t hide from his connection to the spirit world, but goes and gets a job at a haunted museum. Talk about brave. I didn’t have the luxury to read the book in the daytime as I had initially intended, but it didn’t turn out to be half as terrifying as I expected. Yes, it’s creepy and there are a few disturbing scenes, but it’s no scarier than an average episode of Supernatural, and they’ve failed to scare me since season 3.In a book such as this that deals with experiences like Elliott’s, I am analysing how those around the protagonist treat his/her experiences. I was glad that instead of dismissing Elliott’s visions, his family is both caring and supportive, which is a refreshing change. They aren’t sure if they believe him, but are genuinely concerned about him and are always there to help. Ophelia is my favourite character in the book because although Elliott’s strange behaviour creeps her out, she is still open and honest with him and tries to help in any way she can. Their relationship is realistic and sweet and grew slowly out of friendship, which I liked.This book is really difficult to out down, which I attribute largely to its suspenseful plot. Unrest went in a completely different direction to what I had expected. This is good – reading the book was a journey full of unexpected twists and turns. Plot details are revealed fast enough to engage a reader but with every reveal there is something held back so that the anticipation builds up until the very end, when everything finally makes sense. This is the first book I have read written by Michelle Harrison and I am impressed by her writing style. She brings the spirit world to life, and it’s every bit as creepy and disturbing as you would expect.Unrest is a spine-tingling, exciting story that I feel many people will enjoy. I have read a few reviews where the supernatural elements have put off potential readers, and I realise that although I didn’t find it particularly scary, other readers may. However, it’s a great read and I wish there was more to come!You can read more of my reviews at Speculating on SpecFic.
    • 4/5
      Elliott hasn't slept well since he almost died. He keeps seeing strange shadowy figures who seem to want something from him. He also seems to be travelling around without his body, something that freaks him out. His father and doctors dismiss what's he says is happening and he's starting to believe that he's going crazy.He takes a job in a haunted museum, determined to discover the truth and meets Ophelia. She's attracted and intrigued. But things get strange when he comes back after a nights wandering and his body isn't where he left it.It's not a bad read, Elliot is an interesting character and his terror comes across. Still a visit to a library or a bit more online research might have done a lot of good in helping him cope. Still he works hard at trying to come to terms with what's going on with him and does work out for himself what works. Could be interesting to see what happens nextWould like to read more by Michelle Harrison