The Spin

The Spin

by RebeccaLisle (Author)

Synopsis

An orphan boy's triumph over adversity, with help from a fire-breathing, winged horse Stormy is an orphan and a kitchen skivvy. He tends the compost, he scrubs the floors, and watches feasts make their way up the mountain as he survives on bread and water. A skivvy is all that Stormy can hope to be. But Stormy has a secret. He wants to be a sky-rider, to soar amongst the clouds on spitfyres: flying horses that spit fire and smoke, and answer only to their riders. A chance meeting with an escaped convict turns Stormy's life upside down. Sent up to the Academy he uncovers a web of lies, deceits and neglect, at the centre of which lies the mysterious thirteenth horse. Can Stormy save Thirteen, defeat the dark forces at work within the Academy and prove himself worthy as a sky-rider?

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More Information

Format: Paperback
Pages: 368
Publisher: Hot Key Books
Published: 03 Jan 2013

ISBN 10: 1471400239
ISBN 13: 9781471400230
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: An orphan boy's triumph over adversity, with help from a fire-breathing, winged horse

Media Reviews
A magical and action packed adventure in a cleverly created other world packed full of delightful characters. -- Julia Eccleshare * Lovereading4kids *
Author Bio
Rebecca Lisle was born in Leeds to two artists. Having studied Botany at Newcastle University she then completed a PGCE at Oxford. Rebecca lived in France, Manhattan, and England before becoming a 'proper' writer. Awarded a distinction for her MA in Creative Writing at Bath Spa, Rebecca is now married with three almost grown-up sons, who are the inspiration for many stories. When she is not writing Rebecca paints peculiar pictures of dogs. Find out more about Rebecca at www.rebeccalisle.co.uk