Books published by publisher Crabbit Publishing (Nicola Morgan)

Two YA novels, both originally published by Hodder Children's Books, now republished as an ebook. Two deep, fast-paced, mind-stretching, coming-of-age thrillers, appealing particularly to readers who enjoyed Nicola Morgan's most recent YA novel, Wasted. Sleepwalking won the Scottish Arts Council Children's Book of the Year and both novels attracted great praise from reviewers and readers.THE PASSIONFLOWER MASSACRE: An 18-year-old girl and a charismatic cult-leader, both damaged by their pasts. A summer of strawberries, freedom, heat, temptation, passionflowers and murder. Twenty-five years later, an old woman with secret reasons for visiting the cult-leader in prison. And a final twist.SLEEPWALKING: In a cowardly new world, the Citizens are free from suffering and pain, all their decisions made for them by the apparently benevolent Governators. But the Outsiders risk their lives to fight for real freedom, free will and the power of language. When a virus strikes, four chosen teenagers will need courage beyond imagination. If they can’t solve the City’s chilling secret, they will all die, along with Hope.MAIN REVIEWS - PASSIONFLOWER MASSACREBooks for Keeps: “Ensuring that her readers are gripped from the opening pages, Morgan encases a story of family tragedy and teenage anxiety within a tautly constructed thriller. [...] Gripping and well-written, her latest book consolidates Morgan’s reputation as an exciting new talent.”Carousel Magazine: “…confirms Nicola Morgan as a dramatic, thought-provoking, powerful writer for young people. This book more than lives up to the promise of her earlier publications.”Julia Eccleshare, Guardian Children’s Books Editor, on Lovereading: “The vulnerability of adolescents who want to belong is sharply captured in this scary story of Matilda’s terrifying encounter with a dangerous cult.”The Independent: “A compelling and scary read.” MAIN REVIEWS - SLEEPWALKINGSunday Herald: “Morgan is a verbal sculptress, creating images of vivid physicality so that the world of the Outsiders and Citizens is entirely credibly drawn, even disturbingly so. The twist at the end is chilling, even on re-reading, and establishes the possibility of a sequel.”The Independent: “… a turbulent story of revolt where it really matters [...]. This is Morgan’s third novel, and as before she writes with intelligence..."16-year-old blogger, Charlea Harrison, on the new double ebook edition: "These two novels were the first that I had ever read as an eBook, and at first I was apprehensive as to whether the experience of reading would be the same... Luckily for me, I was presented with two books teeming with imagination, originality and loveable protagonists. What more could you ask for?"

ABOUT THE BOOKWhen Luke wakes from a coma, his world has altered. Synaesthesia confuses his senses and a sinister creature called Dreeg inhabits his mind. Dreeg offers him limitless power – even the power to fly – and the temptations are huge, but the price is high. Who will pay? His mysteriously perfect girlfriend, with hair as long as the sound of honey? His detested sister, Laura, with the wasps in her hair? When Laura goes missing, Luke realizes the terrible truth about himself and his power. His decision is a matter of life and death, and he will have to run faster than fire.MONDAYS ARE RED was Nicola Morgan's critically acclaimed debut teenage novel in 2002, launching a successful career which now includes around ninety books across the age ranges. This second edition contains extra material at the end, including creative writing by school pupils inspired by the book.REVIEW COVERAGE FROM 1ST EDITIONThe Bookseller: “This first novel will gain attention because of the striking style. A young boy recovering in hospital from meningitis is affected by a neurological condition that gives him acute sensitivity to sounds and colours. … This is a brilliant adaptation of the Faustian legend. Luke’s words produce an almost physical response – when he talks about Tuesday being like apricot, you can taste the fruit and the temptation. … Nicola Morgan is a fresh and original voice for this age group and a strong jacket should ensure the book gets the attention it deserves.”The Guardian: “An outstanding novel that rewards rereading.”The Sunday Herald: “This is a stunning, extraordinary debut.”The Scotsman: “…extremely impressive debut.”The Sunday Telegraph: “…oddly brilliant.”The Observer: among the “Best 0f 2002″.The Independent, Nicholas Tucker: “… a novel to brood over, written by a new and original talent.”Books magazine: “A chilling modern take on the Faust story by a stunning new literary talent.”Reviews by teenagersKereny, UK: “Everyone should read this right now! This is one of the best books I have ever read. It’s full of imagery, fantasy, colours.”Bryony, Scotland: “Mondays are Red is an extraordinary and enthralling book. It’s an imaginative and unusual story, giving suspense and getting better with every page you turn.”Brooke, California: “Mondays Are Red is an absolutely amazing read. It sweeps you off your feet and takes you away into a world of logic as well as imagination and good as well as evil. If you enjoy reading anything that will challenge your mid a bit and make you think, Mondays Are Red is definitely for you.”Tiffany: “The language in this book was amazing. … I would stop and think, yeah, if you could taste violin music it probably would taste like lemon. Everything was very creative and the images were so imaginative, but the book was still surprisingly easy to read.”