LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
In line with the previous books in Liz Flanagan’s Wildsmith series, Magical Mountain Rescue — the satisfying series finale — melds fairy tale magic with of-the-moment themes around conservation and ecology. Add to that lashings of compassion, magical creatures, peril and friendship, and it amounts to a fine work of fiction for young nature-lovers who still relish tales of magical realms, while also wanting some real-world relatability.
In the case of Magical Mountain Rescue, when a young prince is kidnapped, Rowan must step up to bring about his rescue, and more. Being wildsmiths, with the power to communicate with animals, she and her Grandpa “could track the kidnappers and find the missing prince” better than anyone, but first she must convince the Queen: “Rowan gathered all her courage, words buzzing around her mind like a swarm of bees. She hoped she would say the right thing now. Many lives might depend on it, including her own”.
With manageable short chapters, charming illustrations by Joe Todd-Stanton, and writing that laces lyrical description with page-turning pace, Magical Mountain Rescue and the wider Wildsmith series is a delight for newly independent readers who are wild about the wonders of the natural world, and adore tales of friendship.
Joanne Owen
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Magical Mountain Rescue Wildsmith #4 Synopsis
Into the Dark Forest was shortlisted for the Week Junior Book Award, and named winner of the UKLA book award, the Spark! book award and the Fantastic Book Awards 2024. Magical Mountain Rescue is the stunning finale to Liz Flanagan’s Wildsmith series. Brought to life by Joe Todd-Stanton’s captivating illustrations, the Wildsmith conclusion combines magical creatures and myth with themes of wildlife conservation and a celebration of wild places.
When the young prince is kidnapped, the wildsmith Rowan has an important to role to play in his rescue - but time is running out. Can she rescue the prince, keep the fragile peace, and save another magical animal in need?
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9781916747050 |
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3rd October 2024 |
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Liz Flanagan |
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Joe Todd-Stanton |
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UClan Publishing |
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Paperback |
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176 pages |
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Wildsmith Series |
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Press Reviews
Liz Flanagan Press Reviews
Praise for the Wildsmith series:
'A lush, rich, page-turning adventure from one of the most versatile writers we have. There's no genre Liz can't write in…' - Phil Earle
'Wildsmith has everything I want in a story - magic, mystery and dragons! Liz is the mistress of dragons and in this thrilling adventure she has cast her story-telling spell with utter charm and skill. Children are in for such a treat! Thank goodness there's a sequel - I want more!' - Jasbinder Bilan
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About Liz Flanagan
Liz Flanagan grew up in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire where she lives with her husband and two teenage daughters. She completed a PhD in Creative Writing in 2017, and now divides her time between teaching creative writing and writing her own books. She loves doing school visits and talking to young people about writing and creativity. Previously, she ran Lumb Bank, the Arvon Centre for creative writing and former home of Yorkshire poet Ted Hughes.
Liz adores animals and would have loved to find a hidden bag of dragon eggs as a child. She has to make do with her cat, dog and small flock of chickens. She also likes to travel and has taken inspiration from many of the beautiful cities she’s visited, mixing them all up into the imaginary island of Arcosi.
Her books include the Wildsmith series, illustrated by Joe Todd-Stanton; Legends of the Sky series, and Eden Summer (nominated for the Carnegie Medal).
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