Facing the Demon Headmaster
Facing the Demon Headmaster by Gillian Cross, published by Oxford University Press in 2004, is a 206-page work written in English. This story follows Dinah and her friends as they navigate the intriguing and mysterious world of the Purple club, where the enigmatic DJ Pardoman captivates them with his ever-changing electronic mask. As they delve deeper into the club’s allure, Dinah discovers a shocking possibility: her long-lost father may still be alive, prompting her to seek the truth amidst the chaos orchestrated by the Demon Headmaster.
Readers will find a blend of fiction and horror elements as Dinah’s curiosity leads her into a web of strange coincidences and hidden truths. The narrative explores themes relevant to juvenile fiction, particularly focusing on girls and women, as Dinah grapples with her identity and the implications of her discoveries. This edition presents a compelling tale that intertwines the excitement of an online competition with the suspense of a looming threat, making it a notable addition to the genre.
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The new club Purple is the place to go-if you can get in-and Ellie persuades Dinah and her friends to come along too. The man everyone wants to see is DJ Pardoman whose face keeps changing from Elvis to Madonna to Brad Pitt. His electronic mask is mesmerizing but no one knows who he really is. When the kids visit his website they see there’s an online competition-the person who finds out about him will be allowed to lift off the mask. Dinah thinks it’s all weird but she’s also curious. Inher search she stumbles across something amazing-her real father might be alive after years of thinking he was dead. Dinah must find out more. But she only realizes the truth of these strange coincidences too late. This time the Demon Headmaster is intent on ensuring that Dinah will not interfere with his plans. Gillian Cross has won the Carnegie Medal, the Whitbread Children’s Novel Award, and the Smarties Prize, and is a highly-acclaimed author. Sales of Gillian’s books exceed one million copies.
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