| The Hypnotist by Laurence Anholt
Visit Laurence AnholtÆs website America in 1963. In the South, where racism and prejudice is rife, Pip, a black boy is taken from an orphanage to work on a farm. There he meets a Native American girl and an eccentric Irish hypnotist. Weaving in history, violence, poetry, magic, a road trip and a bit of Great Expectations, AnholtÆs first novel for older readers is a gripping read, destined to become a classic. NB: Contains issues which some readers may find upsetting. Some children may need to read this at the end of year 7. Please leave your reviews below: |
Very gripping. Told a very sad story of ‘Human Rights’ in the past. However it was really exciting and fun to read overall.
4 stars
A spooky and exciting novel recommended to everyone . It is a little bit darker than a normal children’s book. The villains are particularly scary and the hero, Pip, is a strange, timid innocent boy who is destined to help. My favourite character is definitely Dr Jake Morrow as he is a very exciting and funny man.
4 STARS
I have never come across a book similar and the hypnotism was a very clever twist!
I disagree completely it is a terrible book it has no story no plot line I read the whole book its terrible.
I found this book very interesting. It is unique to other books I have read.
Pip, a young black boy, lived in a time where your race defines you. Together with a professor of neurology, they embark on a journey to understand the kkk.
4 stars