The Lost Tide Warriors (Storm Keeper's Island #2)
by Catherine Doyle (Author)
There is magic deep within Arranmore Island, and Fionn Boyle is beginning to discover how it has woven its way through generations of his family's history. But Arranmore is in trouble; evil sorceress Morrigan's soul stalkers have returned, giving rise to widespread fear and suspicion. Fionn wants to help, but the Storm Keeper magic passed down from his grandfather seems to have deserted him.
Fionn sets out to summon the merrows, a vast army of sea creatures who may be his only chance. But how can he find them without the faintest idea of where to look? The battle to save Arranmore has begun.
This gorgeously written, magical tale of family, bravery, and self-discovery is perfect for fans of Orphan Island and A Snicker of Magic.
"Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle." - School Library Connection
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Gr 4-7--Return to Arranmore Island, where ancient Celtic mythology thrives amid 21st-century life. Book two finds Fionn learning to accept his destiny as the island's next Storm Keeper. Struggling to access the magic awakening within him, Fionn faces an unexpected crisis: supernatural Morrigan's evil followers are swarming Arranmore, intent on restoring her to power upon the winter solstice just three days away. Fortunately, an army of intriguing characters stands ready to help Fionn defend the island, underscoring the recurring motif that heroes don't have to go it alone. New friend Sam Patton, whose ancestor was a Storm Keeper, is the exception to an otherwise all-white cast. A family tree of both humans and supernatural creatures would help readers keep track of the numerous characters and how they are related to each other. Fionn's frustration with his trapped magic slows the novel's pace and drains the spunky humor that made his character so refreshing in book one. Wit, wisdom, and a wink of Irish charm come from Grandpa-mentor Malachy. Fionn and Malachy's deep intergenerational bond embodies the novel's themes of remembrance and the power of family love; their scene at the action's denouement is heartfelt and beautifully written. VERDICT Vivid setting, perilous adventure, and distinct characters make this a strong second entry in a planned quartet. Highly recommended.--Marybeth Kozikowski, Sachem Public Library, Holbrook, NY
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"Doyle's writing glows, with the pitch-perfect barbs the young people sling at each other, the atmospheric weather events, her masterfully delineated characters - including the island itself - and a page-turning plot. Heart-wrenching and heart-stopping, this is one gorgeous novel." —New York Times Book Review on THE STORM KEEPER'S ISLAND
Catherine Doyle grew up beside the Atlantic Ocean in the west of Ireland. Her love of reading began with great Irish myths and legends, and fostered in her an ambition to one day write her own. The Storm Keeper's Island is her debut middle-grade novel and was inspired by her real-life ancestral home of Arranmore Island (where her grandparents grew up), and the adventures of her many sea-faring ancestors. After living in Dublin City for two years, Catherine is now based in Galway but spends a lot of her time in the US and London.
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JUV022000 - Juvenile Fiction | Legends, Myths, & Fables | General
JUV013070 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Siblings
JUV030050 - Juvenile Fiction | People & Places | Europe
Magic
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Fantasy fiction
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