Aug 31

Exciting Early Twists in Young Spy’s Mission

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Published by Random House Australia at the start of August 2008 with a double-sized print run, Moonshadow: Eye of the Beast  has already gone into reprint. Excited readership feedback and rave reviews have been universal, Viewpoint Magazine declaring the book  ‘a thrilling and engaging novel’.

Moonshadow  is also shortlisted for a 2008 Aurealis Award, Australia’s premier speculative fiction prize, in the Children’s Long Fiction division. And offshore, there’s even more…

Translation rights have sold to Germany and a two-book deal has been signed for the novel and its sequel with major US publisher Little, Brown who are now part of the mighty Hachette group. 

Aug 01

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Moonshadow: Eye of the Beast

Random House ISBN 1 978 0 9751129 1 5


Fragile peace dawns in the land of the samurai.
Any death, man or beast, must be accounted for.

Moonshadow is the youngest agent of the Grey Light Order. As spies for the Shogun, the order must stop fanatical lords re-igniting civil war.

Moon’s first mission: use his unusual powers to steal the plans for a foreign secret weapon that could forever change the way battles are fought. His lurking enemies: a legendary assassin, rogue samurai and perhaps most dangerous of all…a mysterious, beautiful girl.

Secret allies. Advanced sword skills. Unique powers. And courage. Will it be enough to save a world?

Download your free TEACHER’S NOTES here:
Moonshadow Teacher’s Notes (PDF format)

Visit the Official Moonshadow Website

Reviews:

‘Lightning-fast action and gripping intrigue. Higgins’s grasp of Japanese sword skills and spy craft is masterful!’
John Flanagan, Author of Ranger’s Apprentice

‘Moonshadow is the perfect ninja…honourable, brave, and deadly. Higgins has populated his world with all the exotic locations and ice-hearted villains you could possibly desire…an adventure you’ll never forget! Moonshadow is a terrific read, and deserves to be a smash!’
Sean Williams, Author of The Changeling and Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

‘This is a thrilling and engaging novel that will excite young fantasy readers.’
Viewpoint Magazine, Spring 2008