At the dawn of the eighteenth century, scottish maid katherine is lured into political dissent after her parents are butchered. In which i somehow find myself walking the corridors of power. Nikki mcwatters is the author of hexenhaus, one way of another and. If this year is following the pattern of previous years, by my calculations, that means its december. I love being a part of the ya writing continue reading liberty by nikki mcwatters. Nikki mcwatters aa powerful novel about three young women caught in the hysteria of their own times. Hexenhaus, liberty and saga to be released july 2019. It was named one of sydney morning heralds six best young adult novels of 2016. Nikki mcwatters threads both historical and contemporary fiction into a riveting study on witch hunts and their innocentread more. Nikki mcwatters author nikki mcwatters has had an adventurous life from television acting to working for a billionaire to being homeless and living in a tent with her young family. Hexenhaus nikki mcwatters a powerful novel about three young women in different eras accused of witchcraft and caught in the hysteria of their own times. Author mcwatters, nikki subjects witch hunting juvenile fiction murder fiction.
Nov 21, 2016 join uqp and riverbend books for the launch of hexenhaus. Nikki mcwatters threads both historical and contemporary fiction into a riveting study on witch hunts and their innocent victims. Her memoir, one way or another, the story of a girl who loved rock stars was released by black inc in 2012. Harry hartog is a meeting place between the worlds found inside books and the world around us. Nikki also has a law degree in her bottom drawer somewhere. The utterly compelling stories each demonstrate how women have been and are still labelled and persecuted simply for being different. After the success of hexenhaus, nikki mcwatters is back with a highenergy companion novel that draws on the ideals of sisterhood, loyalty and courage. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience. Due to the books dark themes, hexenhaus is more suited to older. Join uqp and riverbend books for the launch of hexenhaus.
In 1628, veronica and her brother flee for their lives into the german wo. Our shops are for the adventurer, the student of life and the next generation of reader. After hexenhaus and liberty, two books full of empowering, inspirational female characters overcoming ordeals and championing the. She was shortlisted for a queensland premiers literary award for emerging writer in 2010. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters powerful historical novel for teen readers, 1240754955. Swedish technical thrash speed metal band from stockholm. In 1628, veronica and her brother flee for their lives into the german woods after their father is burned at the. More than simply a space lined with shelves, harry hartog is a meeting place between the worlds found inside books and the world around us. The companion to hexenhaus, liberty, was released in 2018. Shes now an awardwinning author and saga, the final book in what she describes as a loose trilogy in that the books are connected but also stand alone that also includes hexenhaus and liberty, has just hit the shelves. At the dawn of the eighteenth century, scottish maid katherine is lured into political dissent after her parents are butchered for their beliefs. Nikki mcwatters always dreamed of being a writer but studied law and worked a range of jobs before beginning her writing career. Sandy feet 2014, hexenhaus 2016, liberty 2018 and saga 2019. After the success of hexenhaus in 2016, nikki mcwatters is back with a highenergy companion novel that draws on the ideals of sisterhood, loyalty and courage in 1472, jeannes father arranges her marriage to a french lieutenant against her wishes.
Nikki mcwatters, hexenhaus, university of queensland press, 31 oct 2016, 333pp. A delectable combination of 15th century european history and contemporary fiction, i was riveted to the book from the first page. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters powerful historical novel. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters 2016, uqp november 1, 2016 well done nikki mcwatters, you just succeeded in bundling everything i love about ya fiction in 331 pages. Paperback softback description hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters in 1628, veronica and her brother flee for their lives into the german woods after their father is burned at the stake. Nikki mcwatters has 17 books on goodreads with 1447 ratings. Three tales of persecution, the fight for freedom, and the struggle to be true to oneself. Where are you based and how are you involved in the ya literary community. Mcwatters followed up her debut with a work of historical fiction, hexenhaus. Thanks for speaking with boomerang books blog, nikki. Oct 31, 2016 nikki mcwatters in 1628, veronica and her brother flee for their lives into the german woods after their father is burned at the stake.
Hexenhaus, her most recent young adult novel will be the first in a series of three epic tales of female empowerment. A powerful novel about three young women caught in the hysteria of their own times. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters published by university of queensland press on october 31st 2016 source. Nikki mcwatters has had a varied career from film and television acting to law her books include two memoirs.
Books by nikki mcwatters author of hexenhaus goodreads. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters 9780702254253 dymocks. My book hexenhaus tells the story of three young women caught up in the hysteria of their times. As you can probably gather i am quite excited about this title. Nikkis young adult novels include the systir saga novels. Nikki mcwatters answers ten terrifying questions the booktopian. Historical, young adult book depository publisher booktopia add to goodreads. She won the irish moth award 2016 and has written for the sydney morning herald, huffington post uk and the big issue.
Nikki mcwatters twines the three tales together to create a powerful story of persecution and feminine. Nikki is an australianbased writer who lives with her family north of sydney, near the beach. In which i pave the 2020 road with a few good intentions. Brand new please allow 47 working days for delivery this item is shipped from our nz warehouse hexenhaus by mcwatters, nikki isbn. Thanks so much for reading liberty, joy, and for these wonderful questions here goes. Discover book depositorys huge selection of nikki mcwatters books online. Oct 31, 2016 discover book depositorys huge selection of nikki mcwatters books online. A powerful ya novel about three young women caught in the battles of their own times. Author of ya books hexenhaus and liberty and saga and memoirs one way or another and. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters 9780702254253 booktopia. At the dawn of the eighteenth century, scottish maid katherine is lured into. Dec 08, 2016 nikki mcwatters, hexenhaus, university of queensland press, 31 oct 2016, 333pp. Liberty by nikki mcwatters the boomerang books blog.
One way or another, about her teenage obsession with rock stars and madness, mayhem and motherhood, a heartfelt but humorous look at her years struggling as a single mother with depression. Its told over three different time periods, involving the witch hunts of 1628 in germany and 1896 in scotland, as well the present day in bundanoon, nsw. Nikki mcwatters has 17 books on goodreads with 1448 ratings. Her latest book, liberty, was published on the 19th of october 2018. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters 9780702254253 boomerang books. Its told over three different time periods, involving the witch hunts of 1628 in germany and 1896 in scotland, as well the. Dec 07, 2016 nikki mcwatters, hexenhaus, university of queensland press, 31 oct 2016, 333pp. She has written two memoirs and a number of young adult novels. It intertwines the stories of three women, from three different time frames and countries, all accused of witchcraft. She was shortlisted for a queensland premiers literary award for emerging writer. Nikki mcwatterss books nikki mcwatters average rating. Hexenhaus uqp 2016 is a fictionalised tale of witchcraft anchored on true events, by author nikki mcwatters, who has woven together three different tales, based on.
Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters overdrive rakuten overdrive. Authors books events blog awards about us contact us submissions catalogues. Nikki mcwatters is a freelance journalist and author. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters 9780702254253 boomerang.
Audience adolescent summary aa powerful novel about three young women caught in the hysteria of their own times. Buy a discounted paperback of hexenhaus online from australias leading online bookstore. She won the irish moth award 2016 and has written for the sydney morning herald, the uk huffington post and the big issue. In 1472, jeannes father arranges her marriage to a french lieutenant against her wishes. The antiwitch, antisemitic, antiislamic fervour shrinks us as human beings. The one constant in her life has been her passion for the written word. They are persecuted for outlandish and dangerously absurd accusations of witchcraft. She is currently the spokesperson for the annual vinnies ceo sleepout.
After hexenhaus and liberty, two books full of empowering, inspirational female characters overcoming ordeals and championing the feminine warrior who lives within us all, they felt that it would be a downer to make the third book a shakespearean tragedy of epic proportions that saw just about every character dead at the end of it. A short reunion as hexenhaus in 1997, spawned the album dejavoodoo. A witch could be anyone at all because the witch lived in the thoughts and fears of people. Nikki mcwatters twines the three tales together to create a powerful story of persecution and feminine strength that will appeal to young women. Jul 06, 2019 mcwatters followed up her debut with a work of historical fiction, hexenhaus. The loose trilogy can be read in any order or as standalone books and. Well done nikki mcwatters, you just succeeded in bundling everything i love about ya fiction in 331 pages.
Nikki mcwatters in 1628, veronica and her brother flee for their lives into the german woods after their father is burned at the stake. In 1628, veronica and her brother flee for their lives into the german woods after their father is burned at the stake. Hexenhaus uqp 2016 is a fictionalised tale of witchcraft anchored on true events, by author nikki mcwatters, who has woven together three different tales, based on three young women living in very different times. Nikki mcwatters, hexenhaus, university of queensland press, 31 oct.
At first i found myself intrigued and horrified by the stories set in the past. Nikki mcwatters was shortlisted for a queensland premiers literary award 2010 and has published a memoir and two young adult novels. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters 9780702254253 qbd books. Buy madness, mayhem and motherhood by nikki mcwatters 9780702260186 from boomerang books, australias online independent bookstore. Hexenhaus by nikki mcwatters friday, december 2, 2016 a powerful novel about three young women caught in the hysteria of their own times.
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