Bibliograph

Forbidden, Eve Bunting

Type

Label

Forbidden, Eve Bunting

Language

eng

Index

no index present

Intended audience

Young Adult

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

Forbidden

Oclc number

897042155

Responsibility statement

Eve Bunting

Summary

"In early 19th century England, Josie, 16, finds herself in a sinister place with mysterious, hostile people, including her own relatives. Persistence and determination drive her to uncover the town's horrifying secret--a conspiracy to wreck and plunder ships--despite obstacles natural and supernatural"--, Provided by publisherOrphaned Josie is sent to live with an aunt and uncle on the rocky, stormy northwest coast of Scotland. Everything and everyone in her new surroundings, including her relatives, is sinister, threatening, and mysterious. She's told that Eli, the young man she's attracted to, is forbidden to her, but not why. Determined to learn the village's secrets, Josie discovers evil fueled by heartless greed, as well as a ghostly presence eager for revenge. Some shipwrecks aren't accidents...

Target audience

adolescent

Classification