The Loblolly Boy

JUNIOR FICTION FINALIST

The Loblolly Boy
James Norcliffe
Longacre Press
ISBN 978-1-877460-25-8 pb RRP $19.99
Target age 10+

It seems like the most marvellous gift Red could wish for – the chance to fly, to soar with the gulls high over the tall brick walls that have imprisoned him for so long. But this gift comes with a price.

In  this magical, mysterious story, Red’s adventure is like a chamber of mirrors at a carnival – a dazzling and breathtaking tale.

James Norcliffe has lived in Christchurch for most of his life although he has spent extended periods living in Brunei Darussalam and China. Currently, he teaches in Lincoln University's Foundation Studies department.

James is the author of several fantasy novels for young readers. The Assassin of Gleam, won the Sir Julius Vogel Award for the best New Zealand fantasy novel of 2006. He is also a poet and editor.