Monthly Archives: April 2013

'an enjoyable, strongly written book with enough meat on the bones to provoke thought.'

'Few time-shift stories are as well conceived and realised as THE KEEPER OF THE GATE. Beverley Birch excels at suggesting the many levels at which things go on in a family, and children's ability to keep several preoccupations, inner and outer, serious and trivial, active at the same

‘Complex shuttles of time convincing and fascinating to read ... a sensitive book which conveys not only the physical feeling of Africa but also the emotionally strong life of the people. The author has a gift for brief telling descriptions of the passing moment.’

'A substantial book with a strong atmosphere, and two eager children walking calmly into dangerous experiences to bring the story close to young readers.'

'An interesting and unusual book with many themes and layers cleverly interwoven. Thought provoking and readable and will raise many questions ...’