Crackling with magic and influenced by Irish folklore, The Storm Keeper’s Island combines classic adventure with sharply funny dialogue as danger lurks beneath the magical Arranmore Island.
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for July 2018
'The Storm Keeper's Island will blow you away ... A magical new voice in fantasy. Wise, warm and wonderful' - Eoin Colfer
When Fionn Boyle sets foot on Arranmore Island, it begins to stir beneath his feet ...Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies.
The time has come for Fionn's grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down.
Soon, a new Keeper will rise. But, deep underground, someone has been waiting for Fionn. As the battle to become the island's next champion rages, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling an ancient war.
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN: 9781408896884
Number of pages: 320
Weight: 264 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 mm
Wise, warm and wonderful - Eoin Colfer, author of the Artemis Fowl series
Like being swept away by the sea - Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer
Funny, dark and blazingly beautiful - Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink & Stars
Destined to become a modern classic - Louise O'Neill, author of The Surface Breaks
Flickers with a rare and wonderful magic - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song
An enchanting book - Marian Keyes
I miss Fionn and his grandfather and their island as if they were real - Lauren Wolk, author of Wolf Hollow
A stunning story of courage and hope - Cerrie Burnell, author of Harper and the Scarlet Umbrella
The love and hope communicated is perhaps the greatest magic of all - Hilary McKay, author of The Skylarks' War
I’m on tenterhooks for the next book. - Lauren James, author of The Loneliest Girl in the Universe
A warm-hearted tale full of magic, friendship and humour. I could practically smell the ocean salt and feel the glow of the candles whilst turning the pages - Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club
A magical rush of an adventure story about family, bravery, and harnessing the storm within that is thoughtful, funny and exciting all at the same time ... Fionn is a hero to really root for - Anna James, author of Pages & Co.
The Storm Keeper’s Island will sweep you not just off your feet, but far away across the sea to a sparkling, magical land of classic adventure - Piers Torday
An incredible book as full of heart as it is of adventure ... An unforgettable, very special book that you'll want to share with everyone you know - Katie Tsang, author of Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts
Imaginative and exhilarating, The Storm Keeper’s Island is a beautiful story that promises more to come - Rebecca Stead, author of Liar and Spy
This story weaves ancient Celtic magic with a modern-day tale of family bonds, memory, and sibling rivalry ... Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle - School Library Connection, starred review
You can read about this book in the description above, so I will tell you what I liked about this book
1. It shows that " there are many kinds of bravery" Most of the bravery comes from children doing...
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I loved this book! This is exactly what a children's (age 9-12 years) book should be like!
A magical book full of fast-paced adventure, witty characters and an island that has its own power and history....
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An absolutely beautiful read, a good old-fashioned adventure story with a strand of magic threading between the pages! Fionn is a hearty character that pulls you in from the beginning and Arranmore Island is that... More
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