Thirst by Simpson, Darren
Thirst by Simpson, Darren

Thirst

Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, this chilling new Young Teen Lit novel uncovers a cursed river...
$19.14 USD
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Author: Darren Simpson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
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Thirst by Simpson, Darren

Thirst

$19.14
Thirst by Simpson, Darren

Thirst

$19.14
Author: Darren Simpson
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Description
Perfect for fans of Stranger Things, this chilling new Young Teen Lit novel uncovers a cursed river and a village's dark secret.

The North American debut of 2-time UK Carnegie Medal nominee Darren Simpson.

Nobody talks about the strange happenings in Maimsbury. No one speaks of the hooded figures glimpsed in the woods, nor the children's game that went so horribly wrong. But most of all, nobody dares whisper their doubts about the river they have worshipped for centuries.

Like everyone in Maimsbury, Gorse is used to the sacrifices made every spring to the River Yeelde. The life of a farm animal - in return for a year of plenty - seems a fair trade. That is, until a tragedy leads him to a blood-curdling discovery.

Because this year is a Brim Year, and after giving so much, the river needs more than an animal's life to sate its thirst...

Thirst is a gloriously spooky, folklore-inspired novel perfect for YA horror fans. Blending page-turning storytelling with powerful social commentary, 2-time UK Carnegie Medal nominee Darren Simpson delivers a savage critique on how we justify sacrificing others for our own good, and the importance of pushing back against the status quo when it is harmful or outdated.

Brilliant and bloodthirsty, this breathless narrative creeps up on you just like the infernal river that encaptures Maimsbury's inhabitants in its deadly thrall.

Author: Darren Simpson
Publisher: Pushkin Children's Books
Published: 10/06/2026
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.60lbs
Size: 7.70h x 5.10w x 1.10d
ISBN: 9781782695721
Audience: Ages 9-12


Review Citation(s):
Kirkus Reviews 08/01/2026
School Library Journal 07/24/2026 pg. 1
Publishers Weekly 08/24/2026
Booklist 10/01/2026

About the Author
Darren Simpson is the critically acclaimed author of Scavengers, The Memory Thieves, Furthermoor and Thirst. His award-winning books have been translated into several languages and he's been nominated twice for the prestigious Carnegie Medal. He also once won a budgie at school. Darren lives with his wife and sons in Nottingham and loves long walks with headphones, playing the drums and reading in bed on rainy Sunday mornings.
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