The Supernaturalist

Eoin Colfer

Nov 2009 · Sold by Disney Electronic Content

About this ebook

In the future, in a place called Satelite City, fourteen-year-old Cosmo Hill enters the world, unwanted by his parents. He's sent to the Clarissa Frayne Institute for Parentally Challenged Boys, Freight class. At Clarissa Frayne, the boys are put to work by the state, testing highly dangerous products. At the end of most days, they are covered with burns, bruises, and sores. Cosmo realizes that if he doesn't escape, he will die at this so-called orphanage. When the moment finally comes, Cosmo seizes his chance and breaks out with the help of the Supernaturalists, a motley crew of kids who all have the same special ability as Cosmo-they can see supernatural Parasites, creatures that feed on the life force of humans.

Ratings and reviews

I personally liked the book. It kept me interested, and the language and imagery set by the author creates a very solid book. Of course you will need an imagination in order for this book to be of any use for you.

I once read this book a few years ago in school, and I loved it. I haven't been able to find it anywhere until now! I recommend this book to anyone looking for a good book to read.

This book defined my childhood is what set me off on reading when I was in the 7th grade currently no other book has stood out as much as this one and would recommend it to anybody that has a science fiction fix it features racing family problems slave orphans experimental procedures the fear of the unknown and the understanding that the unknown is not exactly the worst thing that can happen It's a Wonderful book that you should read immediately it's unfortunate that it has such a niche or underground fanbase for it it deserves all the praise in the world because it makes you feel for the characters no matter who you are if it doesn't become a movie soon it will within the time that it's based whatever you do don't skip this title you will surely be missing out on an extremely wonderful novel

About the author

Eoin Colfer was born in Wexford, Ireland on May 14, 1965. After taking a three-year degree course in Dublin, he qualified as a primary teacher in 1986. Returning to Wexford he began teaching in a local primary school by day and wrote at night. In 1991, he left Ireland and spent the next four years working in Saudi Arabia, Tunisia and Italy. Resettling in Wexford after his arrival back in Ireland, he recommenced his teaching career, continuing his habit of writing after school. His first book, Benny and Omar, was published in October 1998. His other works include Benny and Babe, the O'Brien Flyers series, and the Artemis Fowl series. He became a full-time author following the success of Artemis Fowl. The Wish List won a Bisto Merit Award in 2001. In 2015 he won an Irish Book Award in the children's category with his title Imaginary Fred.