January 2018 Book of the Month
A prizewinning story idea from Neal Jackson gave birth to this wonderful tale of adventure, spies and man’s attempt to be the first aeronaut. Emma Carroll has a wonderful ability to capture a particular time in history and make it accessible to her young readers. Beautifully written and perfectly capturing 18th century France Sky Chasers, follows Magpie, a young girl destined to stand out. Her dark skin sets her apart but Magpie is an expert at performing the unseen as she excels as a petty criminal. She steals from those who can afford to lose a little to feed herself and her cockeral Coco.
Set during the reign of King Louis and Marie Antoinette, when France is racing against its enemy England, to be the first to fly in a hot air balloon. This wonderful reimagining of real life events is full of adventure, peril and excitement. Emma has created a daring, courageous character in Magpie, a girl who doesn’t quite fit but despite her differences has a strong sense of loyalty and a desire (despite her criminal background) to do what’s right. She is a fantastic character and one that stands out as a strong willed, intelligent girl with a fierce determination to follow her own heart to achieve her dreams no matter what conventions try to hold her back. She proves to be a fierce and brave friend.
Sky Chasers is dedicated to "all those names that don’t make the history books", and testament to all the unsung heroes out there and is yet another fantastic offering from this superb children’s author. ~ Shelley Fallows - You can also find Shelley here.
From a prize-winning idea by Neal Jackson, Winner of the Big Idea Competition, chosen as unanimous
winner by the judges: Tess Daly, Neil Blair, Barry Cunningham, Philip Ardagh and theatre producer Sonia Friedman.
Prepare to be swept up, up and away on this high-flying adventure from the queen of historical fiction, Emma Carroll!Winner of the Teach Primary Book Award 2018Shortlisted for the Young Quills Award 2019Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award 2019''Carroll, an unstoppable, natural storyteller, lets her imagination take off.'' THE TIMES''Soaring flight and the power of friendship are to the fore in this gripping historical adventure.'' THE GUARDIAN''Sky Chasers is a real joy: funny, energetic and, as ever, brilliantly told.'' ABI ELPHINSTONE Orphan Magpie can''t believe her eyes when she sees a boy swept off his feet by a kite ... or something that twists and dances in the wind. She goes to his rescue only to find herself dangling in the sky. The world looks so different from on high and suddenly Magpie knows what she wants - to be the first to fly in a balloon above the King and Queen of France ...
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Prepare to be swept up, up and away on this high-flying adventure from the queen of historical fiction, Emma Carroll!Winner of the Teach Primary Book Award 2018Shortlisted for the Young Quills Award 2019Nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award 2019''Carroll, an unstoppable, natural storyteller, lets her imagination take off.'' THE TIMES''Soaring flight and the power of friendship are to the fore in this gripping historical adventure.'' THE GUARDIAN''Sky Chasers is a real joy: funny, energetic and, as ever, brilliantly told.'' ABI ELPHINSTONE Orphan Magpie can''t believe her eyes when she sees a boy swept off his feet by a kite ... or something that twists and dances in the wind. She goes to his rescue only to find herself dangling in the sky.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Sky Chasers and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Sky Chasers features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Animal Stories, Historical Fiction, Recommended Children's eBooks, Featured Books for 9+ readers
Paperback, Ebook. £6.79. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
Sky Chasers was written by Emma Carroll and published by Chicken House
£6.79. Digital. Available Immediately. Country restrictions apply..
