Full Moon (McGrath)

Every family has its secrets, but Clara's family secret is, frankly, unbelievable…Clara doesn't think she's special, until she starts having terrifying nightmares and hearing voices in the night. Then her great aunt Selina tells Clara something incredible. Clara is a shape-shifter. But with this extraordinary, inherited gift comes a dangerous curse.Clara thinks Selina is crazy and dismisses her great aunt's warnings. But no matter how hard she tries, the curse cannot be escaped.Will Clara accept her fate and learn to control her new powers? Will she overcome the threat caused by the curse, to her friendships, her sanity and, ultimately, her life?'Under the Light of a Full Moon' is D.A. McGrath's first book in the 'Full Moon' series. Introducing a captivating new hero in a thrilling fantasy adventure.

A Gypsy curse that must be broken, a dangerous secret that cannot be revealed...Clara is a shape shifter who is cursed. The curse is presenting her with huge problems and she wants rid of it, even though she's been told it can't be done. Luke is a Gypsy, whose clan has camped by Clara's town. He happily spends his days exploring the woodland, while avoiding the 'townies' that live on the other side. When Clara bumps into Luke an opportunity presents itself. Luke's family may know how to free Clara from the curse, if only she can gain their trust. But in becoming friends with Luke, Clara puts her own secret at risk. When the Gypsies abruptly disappear, Clara is left confused, anxious and alone. Will Clara ever see Luke again? Will she ever find a way to break the curse? And just how far is she willing to go to do so? A Litpick Top Choice Award winner, 'A Gypsy Curse' is the second book in the Full Moon series. If you enjoy a rollercoaster ride of action and suspense, then this book is a must read.

An unlikely friendship, a life-changing secret, a Gypsy vendetta about to explode…Clara's classmates think she is aloof and unsociable. Which is exactly what she wants them to think. Because Clara has special powers that set her apart, and she can't risk them being discovered. Clara is a shape-shifter.Luke has a lot on his mind. Not only is he at the centre of a family feud that's threatening to tear his Gypsy clan apart, he has a secret. If revealed it could destroy his life forever.All Clara and Luke want to do is enjoy the summer holidays together. Only Clara's parents have different ideas and the Gypsy hostilities are escalating to crisis point.Will Luke be able to protect his people and keep his secret safe? Will Clara overcome her parents resolve and help save the Gypsies from destruction?A Gypsy Secret is the third instalment of the gripping Full Moon series. A Litpick 'Top Choice Award' winner, if you enjoy fantasy and magic with your adventures, then you'll love this book.

The legend spoke of a new threat, a devastating war that could destroy the Gypsy race - unless the gifted children could prevent it…Clara's excited. It'll soon be Christmas break. Two weeks off with cosy lie-ins, delicious hot chocolate and presents to be unwrapped. Not to mention being able to shape-shift to her heart's content. But, her friend, Luke, has disappeared off the face of the earth and she longs to know what's happened to him.Luke's a Gypsy. He's on the road with his clan when their convoy is viciously attacked. Fleeing the ensuing chaos, Luke finds himself desperate and alone. Not able to trust his own kind, he makes his way to the only non-Gypsy he knows, Clara.While dodging Luke's pursuers, the friends try to figure out why someone wants to capture Luke so badly. Do the answers they seek lie within the Gypsy council, who have suspiciously called a clan gathering on Christmas Eve?Facing terrifying Gypsy armies, and battles against 'old magic', can Clara and Luke outsmart their enemies and realise their destiny, to save the Gypsy race?In this fourth book of the 'Full Moon' series, Clara and Luke must find the courage to confront overwhelming odds. If you enjoy Neil Gaiman or Rick Riordan fantasy adventures, then you'll love this book from Litpick Top Choice Award winning author, D.A. McGrath.

She thought the battle was won, then she made a startling discovery… After a traumatic Christmas, life has largely gone back to normal for Clara. At least, as normal as a shape-shifter having panic attacks can get. But then she starts receiving anonymous threats and suspects she's being followed. To escape her stalkers, Clara flees to her great aunt's cottage and is surprised and delighted to reconnect with the Gypsies there. Until she makes a terrible mistake that results in her friends stumbling into mortal danger. Unexplained disappearances, angry villagers, and a horrendous new evil all leave Clara gasping for breath but, with time running out, she'll have to dig deeper than she ever imagined possible to find the courage and strength to save her friends… before it's too late.

Danior's back … and he's out for revenge. The malevolent Danior has escaped from custody. Des's Gypsy clan don't know where he is or what he's up to, but they strongly suspect he'll come after Clara, the teenage shape-shifter who captured him, and they vow they'll do whatever they must to keep her safe. Clara's scared. Danior's power is rising rapidly, and her Gypsy protectors are diminishing with every attack, leaving Clara and her family at their most vulnerable. Then Clara's world explodes in the most painful way imaginable, and a beleaguered Des is forced to make an impossible choice – keep his promise to Clara … or risk the potential disintegration of the entire Gypsy race. What readers are saying about the 'Full Moon' series: "I absolutely love the entire series." "I couldn't stop reading!" "Amazingly Addicting." "Thank you for a great read."