LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Feisty Oksa Pollock, now queen of the hidden, magical kingdom of Edefia, returns for some darker adventures in which she must follow her destiny which involves facing down some fearsome demons. The forest of lost souls is not a place for the faint hearted. Luckily Oksa has great courage and also great support especially from her magical grandmother Dragomira. Once again, Oksa's adventures are gripping and delightful.
A Piece of Passion from Stephanie Seegmuller and Daniel Seton, Pushkin Children’s Books All around the country, Pollockmaniacs are looking forward to the second book in the phenomenal Oksa Pollock series, The Forest of Lost Souls! After an unbelievable response across the UK to The Last Hope, we’re hugely excited to be publishing this sequel, which sees Oksa and the Runaways’ incredible adventures continue. We think it’s even better than volume one—just as exciting, but with more complex relationships between the characters, more cool creatures, more magic and more terrifying enemies! The authors are coming to London again in February, to meet their UK fans in person, so keep an eye on the Oksa Pollock website for details of events. www.oksapollock.co.uk
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Oksa Pollock: the Forest of Lost Souls Synopsis
This is the second instalment in the Oksa Pollock series. The last day of term—and no one is looking forward to the holidays more than Oksa, still recovering from her epic battle with Orthon McGraw. But rest and recuperation will have to wait...as her best friend Gus has vanished without a trace.
Trapped in a nightmare. No one has ever escaped...Her powers are growing. So are the dangers Oksa Pollock has made some pretty incredible discoveries in the last few months, not least that she's the queen of the lost magical land of Edefia. As if that wasn't enough for any thirteen-year-old to be dealing with, her mother is still desperately ill after being attacked by Edefia's unscrupulous enemies, and now her best friend in the whole world, Gus, has become trapped in the Forest of Lost Souls. Entering that terrifying place is the rescue party: Oksa and a few fellow Runaways-including the moody, mysterious Tugdual. In the forest the group must all face their own personal demons, not to mention an assortment of horrific creatures, in a desperate attempt to bring Gus back alive. But even if Oksa and her group make it through the wastelands and the monsters, there are greater threats to face: betrayal, grief, and the end of the world itself. And it's only just beginning...
The Forest of Lost Souls is the second book in the phenomenal Oksa Pollock series, following on from The Last Hope. The third in the series, The Heart of Two Worlds is coming soon.
A message from the authors....
Dear Reader,
The Last Hope opened the door to the world of Oksa Pollock—a world so close to ours, yet so different. Until now, Oksa and her family and clan have managed to reconcile magic and reality, and lead ordinary lives despite their supernatural origins.
The Forest of Lost Souls takes them much further. Magic starts to play a much bigger role, the story becomes darker and more complex, as do relationships between characters, as emotions take centre stage and begin to drive the plot.
So we wish you an exciting and breath-taking reading, full of emotion, thrills and escapism, with your feet firmly on the ground, and your head far away.
Magically,
Anne Plichota & Cendrine Wolf
Click here to visit the Oksa Pollock website to find out more about this feisty heroine - she also has her own facebook page.
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9781782690313 |
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13th February 2014 |
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Anne Plichota, Wolf Cendrine |
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Pushkin Children's Books |
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Hardback |
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400 pages |
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Press Reviews
Anne Plichota, Wolf Cendrine Press Reviews
'Great fun' -- Financial Times
'Fantastic' -- Guardian Children's Books
'The first title from the French children's series combines action, excitement and new worlds.' -- Natasha Harding, The Sun
'A feisty heroine, lots of sparky tricks and evil opponents could fill a gap left by the end of the Harry Potter series' -- Daily Mail
A thrilling, magical adventure ...enchanting. -- Booktrust
'An adventure that rivals the Harry Potter books' Bookseller
The French Harry Potter. -- Guardian
'Unforgettable and compelling adventures' Armadillo
'Great fantasy novel...will be a classic of the fantasy genre' Cuckoo
A fantastic novel...I loved this book...I can't wait for the next one! Whoo hoo!' -- We Sat Down
I was instantly drawn into this magical other world' -- Serendipity Reviews
'Such a great children's book, and I cannot wait for the next book to be released' Goodreads, 4/5 stars
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About Anne Plichota, Wolf Cendrine
Anne Plichota was born in Dijon, France, and after studying Chinese language and culture spent several years living and working in Korea and China. She has had a varied career: as a Chinese teacher, a nurse’s aide, a public letter writer, and most recently a librarian. She enjoys American and Gothic literature and hearing people’s stories. She lives in Strasbourg with her teenage daughter.
Cendrine Wolf was born in the Alsace region of France. She studied sports, and went on to work in the socio-cultural sector, particularly in deprived neighbourhoods. She taught herself illustration, discovering it late in life, and loves fantasy literature and speed 'in all its forms'. She lives in Strasbourg.
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