Στο νησί του Πάσχα

Unexplained #5

by Terrance Dicks, Γεωργία Τσώτα (Translator)

Τα πελώρια, παράξενα πέτρινα αγάλματα στο νησί του Πάσχα είναι γνωστά σε όλους. Το γεγονός ότι ξαφνικά αρχίζουν να κινούνται, ενώ ένας ερευνητής βρίσκεται νεκρός, μπορεί να φοβίσει τον Ματ και τον πατέρα του, τον καθηγητή Στέρλινγκ; Μα και βέβαια όχι! Τι θα συμβεί όμως όταν όλα αυτά τα ανεξήγητα φαινόμενα αρχίσουν να γίνονται όλο και πιο επικίνδυνα; Το Νησί του Πάσχα, ένας από τους πιο μυστηριώδεις τόπους της γης, είναι το σκηνικό της πέμπτης συναρπαστικής αποστολής του Ματ και του καθηγητή Στέρλινγκ.

Genres: Teen

107 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1999

About the author

Terrance Dicks was an English author, screenwriter, script editor, and producer best known for his extensive contributions to Doctor Who. Serving as the show's script editor from 1968 to 1974, he helped shape many core elements of the series, including the concept of regeneration, the development of the Time Lords, and the naming of the Doctor’s home planet, Gallifrey. His tenure coincided with major thematic expansions, and he worked closely with producer Barry Letts to bring a socially aware tone to the show. Dicks later wrote several Doctor Who serials, including Robot, Horror of Fang Rock, and The Five Doctors, the 20th-anniversary special.
In parallel with his television work, Dicks became one of the most prolific writers of Doctor Who novelisations for Target Books, authoring over 60 titles and serving as the de facto editor of the range. These adaptations introduced a generation of young readers to the franchise. Beyond Doctor Who, he also wrote original novels, including children’s horror and adventure series such as The Baker Street Irregulars, Star Quest, and The Adventures of Goliath.
Dicks also worked on other television programmes including The Avengers, Moonbase 3, and various BBC literary adaptations. His later work included audio dramas and novels tied to Doctor Who. Widely respected for his clarity, imagination, and dedication to storytelling, he remained a central figure in Doctor Who fandom until his death in 2019, leaving behind a vast legacy in television and children's literature.

Reviews

[Ria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Matthew and Professor Stirling are once again on the trail of an investigation.
This time it's on Easter island.
After a mysterious death when a person is crushed under one of the giant statues they are called in to give their input.
But it's not just this incident, there are many cases of the statues moving and as the pair poke around they see this happen first hand as they are in the path of one of them as it bears down upon them...
Can the team escape?
If so can they possibly crack the puzzle of the moving statues in this Easter island incident?
This was another exciting adventure for the Stirlings.

[Arax Miltiadous · Rating 1 out of 5]

Οι τρεις μικροί ντετέκτιβ του Άλφρεντ Χίτσκοκ είναι κλάσης ανώτεροι και ας θεωρούνται εφηβικά αναγνώσματα. Τίποτα, δεν μου άρεσαν καθόλου τα βιβλία μα ούτε και οι βασικοί ήρωες του και βρηκα την υπόθεση - παρότι πρωτότυπη στο θέμα της - εντελώς προχειρογραμμένη.
Απογοητευτικά, πραγματικά.