The Longest Night of Charlie Noon

“Compulsively readable, thrilling, daring and quite unlike any other children’s book I have ever read, yet clearly also set in a tradition of the very best.”

“A heart-stopping prewar adventure with thrills and twists, codes and puzzles, underpinned by an intense evocation of the natural world and an intriguing exploration of the concept of time.”

“Rarely does an author have the courage to explain the metaphysics of time with crystal clarity in a book pitched at children as young as eight.. His stories fizz with scientific ideas, the perfect fodder for the child with more questions than answers.”

“A writer of genuine originality… Charlie’s story is also a rare thing, a novel that will be enjoyed by those who don’t usually like fiction. Time will fly as they read it.”

“Top-quality storytelling as ever from Edge, with a scientific twist.”

“Yet another captivating story from [Christopher Edge] which effortlessly blends science, philosophy and heart.”

“Known for incorporating “big-idea science” into his novels in ways children can comprehend, Edge here repeats and refines his formula to create a puzzlebox romp through trees, terrors and time itself.”

“A mind-blowing, heart-stopping, dimension-defying dash through time that thrums with tantalising twists & leaves you completely breathless.”

“Science and imagination are often presented as opposites that can have nothing in common. Here Christopher Edge demonstrates again that this is untrue; science and imagination need each other…. An excellent and enjoyable read.”

“With plenty of twists and turns, this is a gripping story with hints of science, history and philosophy that will keep you guessing right to the end.”

“An absolute joy to read… brilliant for inquisitive minds.”

“Christopher Edge has a fantastic ability to explain complex scientific concepts and weave them into a compelling storyline.”

“Atmospheric, intelligent and thought-provoking, this is the kind of story that loves to surprise you every time you feel sure you have a handle on it.”