Mountainfell e-bog

"e;Glorious!"e; Lucy Strange, author of Sisters of the Lost MarshPerfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone and Sophie AndersonThere is nothing more dangerous than magic... Eleven-year-old Erskin is used to danger; she lives in the shadow of Mountainfell, a place of wild creatures and dangerous magic. When the most powerful and deadly creature of all - the fearsome cloud dragon - snatches Erskin's sister away, Erskin must face her greatest fear and journey onto the mountain to bring her back. A terrible power is stirring, and it is up to Erskin to save both her family and her home.Praise for Mountainfell:"e;A delightful story."e; Books for Keeps"e;A glorious, heart-warming, magical adventure!"e; Lucy Strange, author of Sisters of the Lost Marsh"e;A fantastical, perilous adventure, full of intrigue and self-discovery."e; Amy Wilson, author of A Girl Called OwlPraise for Glassheart: "e;With echoes of Susan Cooper, this has all the feel of a classic."e; Sarah Baker "e;A masterfully written story surging with powerful energy."e; Sinead O'Hart "e;Orton's fantastical world is creepily drawn; even better is her understanding of grief, suffering and healing."e; Observer "e;Rich and atmospheric, Glassheart feels like a long-lost folktale brimming with ghostly magic."e; Jennifer Bell "e;Katharine Orton writes about history as someone who understands it, and about magic as though she could probably do it. Shatteringly good."e; Nick Tomlinson "e;Glassheart shimmers with magic and adventure... A story that left a sparkling splinter in my soul."e; Damaris Young Praise for Nevertell: "e;This is fantasy at its best."e; Daily Telegraph "e;A coming-of-age tale that's compelling, exciting and as chilling as the snow-bound landscape in which it is set."e; Financial Times "e;Readers will be captivated ... A magical, snowy adventure perfect for winter nights."e; BookTrust "e;Featuring themes of bravery, friendship, sorcery and survival, this beautifully written story is ideal for fans of magical adventure tales."e; The Week Junior "e;A tale that sparkles with frosty magic."e; Thomas Taylor "e;Orton's use of language is masterful and her vivid descriptions bring the journey to life ... Perfect to snuggle up with on a winter's afternoon."e; ReadingZone "e;It's an unusual juxtaposition - the harsh world of political prisoners in a forced labour camp versus one of ice castles, spirit children and giant eagles. Katharine Orton pulls it off brilliantly."e; The Bookseller