Amanda Craig The Sunday Times ~ "One of the most captivating new books to be published for 8+ for some time . . . It made me laugh, cry and remember exactly what's so special about the time when you or your child live in hope of finding a dragon of your own" Shortlisted 2010 Royal Mail Awards for Scottish Children's Books Silver Medal Winner 2013 ~ Moonbeam Children's Book Awards The Bookbag ~ I thought this was an absolutely gorgeous little book. It's charming but exciting too, and while I … [Read more...]
Looking for Dei by David A. Willson
Fifteen-year-old Nara Dall has never liked secrets. Yet it seems that her life has been filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. Her adoptive father refuses to say anything about her origins, and soon, she and her best friend must attend the announcement ceremony, in which youths are tested for a magical gift. A gifted youth has not been announced in the poor village of Dimmitt for decades. When Nara uncovers the reason, she uses her own powers to … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: Looking for Dei by David A. Willson
Fifteen-year-old Nara Dall has never liked secrets. Yet it seems that her life has been filled with them, from the ugly scar on her back to the strange powers she possesses. Her adoptive father refuses to say anything about her origins, and soon, she and her best friend must attend the announcement ceremony, in which youths are tested for a magical gift. A gifted youth has not been announced in the poor village of Dimmitt for decades. When Nara uncovers the reason, she uses her own powers to … [Read more...]
Theo Paxstone and the Dragon of Adyron by James Turner
Young Theo Paxstone aspires to a better life. A virtual slave at a steam mech repair shop, he slaves away under the sharp watch of Master Grimes, along with dozens of other orphan boys. The biggest and meanest of them, Grant, has in it for Theo and his best friend, Ollie, the shop’s part spotter bird. Every day is a struggle for survival. When a dragon attacks the royal tournament and sets it aflame, Theo escapes to help. He saves an elderly steam knight, Sir Bentham, from the blaze, assisted … [Read more...]
FEATURED BOOK: Rolf’s Quest by Aubrey Wynne
Genre: Medieval fantasy A wizard, a curse, a fated love… When Rolf finally discovers the woman who can end the curse that has plagued his family for centuries, she is already betrothed. Time is running out for the royal wizard of King Henry II. If he cannot find true love without the use of sorcery, the magic will die for future generations. Melissa is intrigued by the mystical, handsome man that haunts her by night and tempts her by day. His bizarre tale of Merlin, enchantments, and … [Read more...]
Bargain Book: Heroes of Aldrizhon: Battle for Britarion (Book I) by Y.Z. Tan
An old enemy returns. A kingdom shattered and in ashes. A young prince on the run. The adventure begins. The peaceful and care-free life of Prince Zander Tyzan, heir apparent to the Kingdom of Britarion and House Tyzan is thrown into chaos and disarray when an old enemy of his family rises from the ashes, plunging the entire kingdom into darkness and uncertainty. Now the young prince must unite the people and heroes of the realm in the hopes of returning peace to the realm. But is the young … [Read more...]
Hyrn by Simon Kewin
Hyrn by Simon Kewin Some wounds are too wide to heal... The world changes one bright morning. The ageing king of Angere turns to necromancy to prolong his existence, and the price of dark magic is paid in innocent lives. The land descends into chaos as loyalties are tested and friends become bitter foes. For Black Meg, eldest witch of Angere, time is desperately short. She receives a vision from Hyrn, the horned man of the woods. The future is worse than anything she could have imagined. … [Read more...]
Featured PermaFree eBook: Hyrn by Simon Kewin
About the Book Some wounds are too wide to heal... The world changes one bright morning. The ageing king of Angere turns to necromancy to prolong his existence, and the price of dark magic is paid in innocent lives. The land descends into chaos as loyalties are tested and friends become bitter foes. For Black Meg, eldest witch of Angere, time is desperately short. She receives a vision from Hyrn, the horned man of the woods. The future is worse than anything she could have imagined. But Hyrn … [Read more...]
Bargain Book: The Grove by Elizabeth Guizzetti
Sitka’s Quay appears to be like every other coastal tourist town on Highway 101, but lurking below its southern grove of ancient spruce are three sleeping primordial gods. For an eon, their bloodthirsty dreams have radiated into the ground and restore anyone who walks within the Grove. The Keeper, Dayla Fischer, must remain in control of her magical abilities or fall into sickening madness, but lives a relatively quiet life with her husband, Oliver, their cat, and garden gnome roommates. That … [Read more...]
Off to See the Wizard by Clay Johnson
At the end of most heroic quests, after a plucky band of heroes has averted the apocalypse, all is well, and everyone lives happily ever after… (until the next book in the series.) Now, for the first time, readers get an in-depth look into what really happens after the quest. This is the collected case file of the Grand Inquisitor’s investigation into the Misery Reach debacle. Read first hand as the participants try to explain their actions and make their case. Did the Demon Lord … [Read more...]
Permafree eBook: Hyrn by Simon Kewin
The world changes one bright morning in Spring. The ageing king of Angere turns to necromancy to prolong his existence, and the price of dark magic is paid in innocent lives. The land descends into chaos as loyalties are tested and friends become bitter foes. For Black Meg, eldest witch of Angere, time is desperately short. She receives a vision from Hyrn, the horned man of the woods. The future is worse than anything she could have imagined. But Hyrn also shows her an answer, a way … [Read more...]
Bargain Book: Azurite by Megan Dent Nagle
There is magic in the earth. It is a volatile force, forged from the energy of our planet’s birth and instilled into the spirit of every living being. Our progenitors named it Ithillium. In the beginning, there were those who could maneuver Ithillium–sorcerers who Bonded to it and used it. But now their legacy only survives by the grace of their legends. There are those who believe sorcerers still exist, but fear of persecution subdues them into silence. And there are the anomalies who … [Read more...]
