Riverskin by Mark Edwards
Paperback published by Walker 5th June 2025
ISBN 9781529523980 For 9-12Years
I’m Tess I was a gift from river. And river is where I’ll always bide. Ain’t it?
Tess lives in the turns, below the River Tees. But with Aunt Peg getting mind-swirly and her monstrous Unkle Darkwater becoming ever more dangerous, Tess no longer feels safe. Maybe it’s time to leave the river but dry-folk have always been suspicious of the likes of them. Will Tess ever find a place to belong.
MY REVIEW
Mike Edward’s debut novel Riverskin is extremely well written. He is a new voice in middle grade fiction. The whole story captured my heart. I truly loved how Mike Edwards remarkably, gave Tess a language of her own. Tess lives in the turns in tunnels under the River Tees. Other characters in the story are Aunt Peg and Unkle Darkwater. From page 56 look at this adorable writing. I’m seethy on Aunt Peg. Seethun. I’ve tried to be forget-forgiving of her. She is old. I don’t know how old even Aunt Peg don’t know.. Now here’s something I’m really looking forward to is Mike Edwards will have his next stand alone novel coming out in 2026. Riverskin is an excellent novel choice for 9-12 years-old and adults.
About author Mike Edwards
Mike Edwards is a writer and performer from Teesside. He has performed poetry and spoken word at venues and events across the UK. He has a Masters Degree in Creative Writing from Northumbria University and has worked as a freelance writer and performer, delivering creative workshops in schools, prisons and community venues.
His debut Middle Grade book Riverskin was published by Walker, June 2025, with a second standalone book coming in 2026. https://www.instagram.com/writtenbymikeedwards
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