Krabat

· HarperCollins UK
4.2
50 reviews
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272
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One of Neil Gaiman’s favourite scary stories for children.

Set within a world of sorcery and wizardry, much like an 18th Century Harry Potter, Krabat tells the story of a 14-year-old beggar boy lured to a mysterious mill by a series of frightening dreams and apparitions.

He becomes an apprentice to the master of the watermill where he joins the eleven other young journeymen who work there. Much to his surprise Krabat soon discovers that the mill is actually a school of black magic and he is expected to learn much more than just a normal miller’s trade.

Krabat studies hard and becomes the master’s star pupil, but when he falls for a local village girl the depth of the masters evil and the darker secrets of the mill begin to reveal themselves. One by one his fellow classmates perish from mysterious, unexplained accidents and Krabat realises he must use all of the dark magic skills he has learned to secure his escape.

Now a major motion picture starring David Kross (The Reader, War Horse).

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4.2
50 reviews
Hector Figueroa
June 6, 2014
It is a book from 1972 so it may not have the pace that some people would like or expect. The story develops rather slowly and with few layers. It is sweet and innocent but rather plain compared to more recent titles.
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A Google user
October 30, 2012
A brilliant book. But the ending.... its just over so quickly. I read this in a single night. A brilliant read. But the ending slightly disappointed me, though not enough to not recommend this book.
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Christian Steinruecken
March 26, 2019
Based on a legend from Sorbian culture, this immersive tale unfolds in scenic dark landscapes and conveys a unique sense of suspense and mystery.
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About the author

Otfried Preussler is one of the most popular writers of all time in Germany. He is now well into his 80s and enjoying a happy retirement.

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