The Chaos Quest (Kelpies)

The Chaos Quest (Kelpies)

by Gill Arbuthnott (Author)

Synopsis

The sequel to The Chaos Clock It is eighteen months after the events of The Chaos Clock, and Kate and David are now at secondary school in Edinburgh. David is struggling to come to terms with his new stepmother, and Kate is being expected to take more responsibility for her younger brother. But time never stands still for long. They soon become involved in a race to prevent the Lords of Chaos from tricking Erda, the Stardreamer, into losing her power. Even with help from Morgan the Hunter, can they prevent the barriers between times being blown away forever?

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 192
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Kelpies
Published: 30 Sep 2004

ISBN 10: 086315459X
ISBN 13: 9780863154591
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years

Media Reviews
'An engaging tale of good against evil involving magic and touching on love, loss and sacrifice. It is well-plotted with rounded characters and a satisfying ending.' -- Booktrusted (www.booktrusted.com) 'If you enjoyed The Chaos Clock, this is a must-read sequel. It's exciting and gripping from beginning to end.' -- Nathan, Teen Titles, Spring 2005 'Gill Arbuthnott sets David and Kate's fantastic adventures against the backdrop of Edinburgh and the surrounding countryside, including a terrifying incident at Rosslyn Chapel. Danger is never far away in this thrilling sequel.' -- Kathryn Ross, The Scotsman, 11 December 2004 'The Chaos Quest proves Gill Arbuthnott is no one-novel wonder. Folding a full-blooded other world into the very real-feeling living space of her teenage characters, Arbuthnott has created a fast paced fantasy thriller. A compellingly three-dimensional piece of fiction.' -- Lindsey Fraser, The Sunday Herald, 19 December 2004 'A good magical read with plenty of adventure.' -- Lewis, age 10, Education Otherwise, October 2004
Author Bio
Gill Arbuthnott was born and brought up in Edinburgh, but escaped briefly to study in St Andrews and Southampton. She couldn't stay away, however, and now lives in Edinburgh with her family and Leonard the cat. When she's not writing, she works as a biology teacher. She has written several novels for children: The Chaos Clock, The Chaos Quest and Winterbringers (all Floris Books), as well as books with Barrington Stoke and The Keeper's Daughter, published by Chicken House.