Urchin of the Riding Stars (The Mistmantle Chronicles)

Urchin of the Riding Stars (The Mistmantle Chronicles)

by M . I . Mc Allister (Author)

Synopsis

On a night of riding stars a young orphan squirrel is found abandoned on the beach. Urchin is raised on the island of Mistmantle, surrounded by the enchanted mists that protect the island from outside threats. A prophecy has been made in his name, but Urchin has no idea of this nor of what the future will bring. The rule of the kind and fair King and Queen Brushen is threatened by plot and intrigue within their court, and a wicked pair attempt to seize control of the island, introducing a regime of culling and forced labour. Urchin soon realises that he will have a very special role to play in the dramatic battle to save Mismantle that ensues.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 336
Edition: New
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Published: 03 Apr 2006

ISBN 10: 0747573565
ISBN 13: 9780747573562
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: The thrilling first novel in an anthropomorphic trilogy Follows in the tradition of classic stories The Wind in the Willows and Watership Down Film rights in the series sold to Miramax

Media Reviews
'The launch of a sparkling trilogy, this is a brilliant island adventure full of intrigue and excitement' Publishing News 'A classic animated adventure' Yorkshire Post 'Young fiction writers will enjoy this story' Prima Magazine
Author Bio
Margi McAllister lives in Yorkshire where she writes her novels. Margi has previously been published by Oxford University Press. This is her first book for Bloomsbury and the first in a trilogy featuring the island of Mistmantle. The cover art and interior illustrations are by the very talented Gary Blythe who illustrated The Whales' Song by Dyan Sheldon as well as an illustrated edition of Dracula for Walker Books.