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War of the Wind
AN ADVENTUROUS ECO-THRILLER FROM AWARD-WINNING CHILDREN’S AUTHOR VICTORIA WILLIAMSON
On a remote Scottish island, fourteen-year-old Max’s life changes forever when he loses his hearing in a boating accident. Struggling to make sense of his new life and finding it hard to adapt in school, he begins to notice other — even stranger — changes taking place when a new wind farm appears off the island’s coast.
With the help of three school friends with additional support needs, Max discovers that a sinister scientist, Doctor Ashwood, is using wind turbines to experiment on the islanders. They must find a way to shut down the government’s secret test before it spins out of control…
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In conversation with Victoria Williamson, author of War of the Wind
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Congratulations, Victoria Williamson! War of the Wind has been shortlisted for the Leeds Libraries Book Award 2023 in the KS3 category!
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‘War of the Wind’ wins Glasgow School Libraries
'War of the Wind' by Scottish author Victoria Williamson wins the inaugural YA-ldi, the Glasgow School Libraries' Book Awards, voted by Glasgow secondary school pupils.
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Episode 170: Big Kids Book Club Author Interview – Victoria Williamson
In this episode, Victoria Williamson, joins us to talk about her latest novel, War of the Wind. I chatted to Victoria about her always writing, how being a teacher helped her as a writer, and more. Victoria was a great guest to have on the show and we are very grateful she was able to join us on the show.
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