The Penalty

By: Mal Peet

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Paperback | 5 January 2012

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The thrilling sequel to the award-winning “Keeper”.

As the city of San Juan pulses to summer’s sluggish beat, its teenage football prodigy El Brujito, the Little Magician, vanishes without trace. Paul Faustino, South America’s top sports journalist, is reluctantly drawn into the mystery. As a story of corruption and murder unfolds, he is forced to confront a bitter history of slavery, and the power of the occult.

About the Author

Mal Peet is a writer of exceptional talent who has established himself as a strong and distinctive voice in young adult fiction. He is the author of the acclaimed teenage novels, “Keeper” and “Tamar”. He lives in Devon with his family.

Industry Reviews

"Glorious, cartwheeling, magical, frightening" * Frank Cottrell Boyce, The Guardian *
"Irresistible... A tale of murder, corruption, cruelty, faith and redemption with a light dusting of football... Impossible to put down." * TES *
[...] intriguing undertones of black magic and some surprising twists. * Daily Telegraph *
"The Penalty weaves together slavery, tribal magic and themes of modern-day corruption... Notable for its exceptional humanity, stylistic clarity and neat construction." * The Sunday Times *
"Cogently constructed and elegantly written, this latest novel is teenage fiction at its best." * The Guardian *
"A heady mix of slavery, football and the occult, this is another intoxicating read from an author who has proved himself an outstanding talent." * Publishing News *
"Another superb read from a master storyteller." * The Bookseller *

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