The Firebird Chronicles: Rise of the Shadow Stealers

In this fantasy adventure, Fletcher and Scoop are Apprentice Adventurers from the ancient establishment of Blotting's Academy on Fullstop Island. This is the place where all story characters are trained. The trouble is, they can't remember how they got there. It's the first day of term, but the two apprentices soon realise something is wrong. Things are going missing, including their own memories, and Scoop has the unsettling feeling that something is creeping in the shadows. As the children search for answers, they become entangled with the life of the Storyteller, the islands creator and king. They journey to his wedding banquet and find themselves uncovering a hidden past. What is their connection to this mysterious man? And is there more to him than meets the eye? “The book...explores issues such as the purpose of a life, identity, and the role of stories in holding out world together… Reminiscent of other fantasy authors such as Terry Pratchett and Jasper Fforde... Confident pre-teen readers will enjoy it as an intriguing adventure story, while older readers will enjoy reading between the lines for a more philosophical experience.” Dig Yorkshire  

Type	Fiction 8-13
ASIN	1780996942
ISBN	9781780996943