Mondays are Red
Nicola Morgan
language
(Crabbit Publishing (Nicola Morgan), Nov. 21, 2011)
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.”