SuitabookProtecting a vulnerable world
Rose receives a stone that could destroy the hidden magic if it reaches the wrong hands and tries to keep it safe.
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Sinead O’Hart - Author
A fast-moving Irish fantasy about protecting a magical world from destruction, combining folklore, adventure and danger. It offers an imaginative quest while bringing contemporary concerns, including bullying and climate change, into an ancient-myth setting.
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Sign in for personalised guidanceA fast-moving Irish fantasy about protecting a magical world from destruction, combining folklore, adventure and danger. It offers an imaginative quest while bringing contemporary concerns, including bullying and climate change, into an ancient-myth setting.
Rose receives a stone that could destroy the hidden magic if it reaches the wrong hands and tries to keep it safe.
The adventure begins with Rose’s experiences at the hands of an over-privileged bully before widening into a magical conflict.
The fantasy is steeped in ancient Irish myth, history and folklore while also dealing with climate change.
The story includes a violent hailstorm, an ice giant, bullying, a one-eyed monster, a marauding spirit army, an evil witch and red-hot needle-spears. These elements suggest sustained peril and frightening imagery may merit attention.
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