| My Swordhand Is Singing | |
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| Author(s) | Marcus Sedgwick |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Genre(s) | Children's |
| Publisher | Orion |
| Publication date | 26 July 2006 |
| Pages | 224 |
| ISBN | 978-1842551837 |
| OCLC Number | 65469729 |
My Swordhand Is Singing is a novel written by Marcus Sedgwick, set in the early 17th century. It won the 2007 Booktrust Teenage Prize.[1] The novel is inspired by the original vampire folklore of Eastern Europe. The novel follows the story of Peter, the son of drunkard woodcutter Tomas, and his life in a seemingly normal village (Chust). He and his father travel from place to place, living a nomadic life. They have been working in Chust for over a year when things start to happen. Things unexplainable, but things Tomas seems to know about.... My Swordhand is Singing is a heart-rendering story of loss and redemption. The novel is written in the Gothic genre, and Marcus Segdewick establish and maintains suspense and tension throughout.