The Maskmaker

Jane Johnson (author)

Scholastic, UK: 2010; 328pp

ISBN: 9781407106878

Genres: adventure, fantasy

Issues: family, hope

Jamie's father has disappeared. His mother seems lost in the black mood that has lately enfolded most of the town. And his sister talks mostly about her strange dreams - when she's not snapping Jamie's head off, that is. His school art classes are one of the few things that Jamie enjoys so when his teacher insists that he visit her Maskmaker's shop, he's not quite sure what to expect.

 Forced to choose a mask that will not only disguise him but also thrust him into tremendous danger, Jamie finds himself caught up in a mysterious quest. Is he truly saving his town (and his family) or is he merely a pawn in a much older game between two merciless adversaries. Jamie's choices may well decide not only his own fate but that of many others who are dear to him.

An experienced writer and publisher, Jane Johnson has created an absorbing fantasy adventure for her readers. The mixed motivations of her characters and imaginative plot create a tension that keeps the pages turning.

Same author: The Secret Country; The Shadow World; Dragon's Fire