01 Aug The Switching Hour
The Switching Hour
Published in 2019
• Scholastic UK
• Agented by Alice Sutherland-Hawes, Madeleine Milburn Agency
• Cover Illustration by Kelsey Buzzell
• Two-book deal
Highly atmospheric and genuinely spine-tingling, the power of family and female friendships shine in this assured debut.
The Bookseller
Damaris Young
Damaris is a middle-grade author who wrote her debut, The Switching Hour, whilst on the Bath Spa MA. She spent her childhood in Zambia where she was told local myths and stories which now influence her writing. She has since moved to Bristol where she works on building worlds and adventures for MG readers with strong friendships at the heart of them. She lives with her dogs and partner.