Wickergate

Review

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Reviewed By Natalie Soine for Readers' Favorite

Wickergate by David M Cameron is set in 1994 and tells the story of brave ten-year-old Ashley Goodchild, a mischievous boy who attends Wickergate Primary in Covenfield. Ashley is constantly in trouble for pulling pranks on the teachers - Mr. Foggett (Foggy), Miss Kim Fielding and Mr. Peter Brody have all been victims of the little boy's shenanigans. Ashley is out to solve the mystery of the Phantom Scribe who claims that Mrs. Killfeather is a witch. Mrs. Killfeather is the strict principal of Wickergate Primary School; the children call her 'The Killer'. One of the children, Ernie, disappears after being called to The Killer's office. Ashley makes it his mission to discover who the Phantom Scribe is after a haunting experience where he learns about Karg. He received help from Dr. Roger Peterson, the archivist at Covenfield Museum and soon both their lives are in danger. An antique diary written by a man called Charles Brownsort, secretary to the Lord of Covenfield, provides the clues - a talisman that opens The Guardians of the Gate to allow the return of the Prince of the Dark.

Wickergate is an exciting mystery story filled with many twists and turns. The variety of characters including children, teachers, and parents are all so well described that they come to life through the pages. I especially enjoyed the personality and characteristics of little Ashley. The events and locations are vividly written and the reader can form a mental picture of the scenes, the school grounds, and buildings. The story is smooth flowing and easy to follow from beginning to end and is a thoroughly enjoyable novel highly recommended for young readers and adults.

Product Description

Mysterious warning messages are appearing on the blackboards at Wickergate Primary School, in northern England. They appear when the classrooms are locked and unoccupied, and warn that the new head, Mrs. Killfeather is a witch. Ashley must face his own demons, as he tries to solve the mystery of who the Phantom Scribe is and what he wants Ashley to do. More accustomed to facing dangers in a book, Ashley must face supernatural challenges where no one is to be trusted. The cost of failure is unimaginable horror on a personal and global scale. Riddles, puzzles and danger face Ashley at every turn as he seeks for answers from the past to ensure there is a future. A tense, fast paced ride for children and those young at heart.

About the Author

David M Cameron was born in Leeds, in Yorkshire. He is married with four sons and two grandchildren. David has lived in England, Papua New Guinea and Perth, Western Australia, where he has been for the last twenty-nine years. He has written two novels for children, Wickergate and Soulmare, the Moondial fantasy series for adults, and the thriller Dead Men Don't Snore. David also has a weekly blog and podcast of his 'Cup of Tea Tales' that tell some of his life's stories on growing up in Leeds during the 1950s.