Ivy Newt is a young Sand Witch and lives in the faraway land of Miracula with her parents King Lucius and Queen Fenella, and her familiar Tom Wolf, who can turn into a wolf and back whenever he feels like it.
It’s Hallowe’en and Ivy is very excited, not just about her parents’ annual party, but because it’s the only day the haunted house on the other side of the bay appears. She has to investigate! She and Tom find a witch, trapped by a sorcerer. She really needs their help and with the clock ticking, Ivy and Tom have just hours to break the spell.
This fast-moving story is full of fun and hi-jinks, but real edge-of-your-seat moments too. Ivy is an irresistible character and newly confident readers will love these stories. The package is lovely too – a pocket-sized format and lots of appealing black and white illustrations by Magda Brol.
Every Halloween at sunrise, a spooky haunted house appears near Newt Castle, only to disappear again at the stroke of midnight. Ivy and Tom set out to solve the mystery, stumbling upon an imprisoned witch, a powerful sorcerer and a curse they must break before time runs out.
The second in a fast-paced adventure series for emerging readers, set in the magical world of Miracula. With wonderful, dramatic black and white illustrations throughout, enhancing the atmosphere of wizardry, peril and fun.
Dynamic, comical and cute illustrations by Magda Brol are on every page, with a map and gallery.
‘The perfect book to launch youngsters into a lifetime of reading.’ - Lancashire Evening Post
‘A satisfying mix of jeopardy and laughter.' Books for Keeps
‘A delightful magical romp of a story in which the unexpected is always bound to happen.’ - LoveReading4Kids
‘A fabulous new “world” full of magic and drama.’ - Scope for the Imagination
‘With generous illustrations and a full kingdom to explore, this is a promising addition to an under-served genre.’ - Irish Times
‘This book has everything that young readers need to help teach them about right from wrong, with a fun and fast-paced adventure alongside it.’ - Little blog of library treasures
Praise for Flyntlock Bones:
‘A fast-paced adventure with lots of fun’ - INIS Magazine
‘Illustrations that really have the wow factor…’ - BookTrust
One of the ‘Best 20 Children’s Summer Reads' - The Times
‘I cannot wait to join the crew on their next investigation!’ - My shelves are full
‘Memorable characters, plenty of playful language, and at almost every turn of the page, a terrific, finely detailed, etching-like illustration.’ - Red Reading Hub
‘A brilliant twist on pirate stories, combining all the best bits with a mystery thriller narrative ... definitely one to watch.’ - The Book Activist
‘Sure to make a splash with younger readers stepping out on their own.’ - Miss Cleveland is reading
‘A glorious mix of detective work, danger, slapstick fun and outstanding illustrations.’ - Lancashire Evening Post A Toppsta best 100 books of 2020
Author
About Derek Keilty
Derek Keilty is the author of more than fourteen books for children, one of which was selected for the Richard and Judy Kids’ book club in 2012 and shortlisted for the Children’s Books Ireland Book of the Year. His books have been translated into many different languages and Flyntlock Bones was recently nominated for the Fantastic Book Awards and long listed for the Spark! School Book Awards. His latest series is Ivy Newt in Miracula which the Lancashire Post described as, 'The perfect book to launch youngsters into a lifetime of reading.’
Derek was born in Belfast where he still lives with his wife, Elaine, and twin daughters. Derek divides his time between writing and taking storytelling and creative writing workshops to schools and libraries.
Will Gallows and the Snake-Bellied Troll was Derek’s debut novel for children although previously, he had published several educational books. He began writing in 2000 as a new millennium resolution and hasn’t looked back.
Click here to visit the Will Gallows website for more information about the author and the Will Gallow Books.
