The Beginner's Guide to Curses by Lari Don (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Beginner's Guide to Curses by Lari Don The first book in a new fantasy trilogy by the award-winning author of The Fabled Beasts Chronicles. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Molly Drummond is cursed: whenever a dog barks, she turns into a hare -- which can make life quite dangerous... So she does the sensible thing and attends a curse-lifting workshop, run by a local witch. She tumbles into a world of magical beings, all desperate to reverse their curses. But will the power that feeds on the curses prevent them from returning to their normal lives?By the author of the bestselling Fabled Beasts Chronicles series, this is the dramatic first installment in the brand new, long-awaited Spellchasers trilogy. Lari Don has once again created a world of brilliant magic, dark danger and extraordinary friendship which will enchant children of upper primary age. Flap Molly hesitated. "Are you cursed?"The girl nodded. "Arent you?" Curses arent real. Magic is only in stories. So Molly Drummond definitely cant be magically cursed. Can she? When Molly finds herself in a curse-lifting workshop with four magical classmates - a kelpie, a dryad, a sphinx and a toad - shes determined not to believe in it. But its true that whenever a dog barks, Molly suddenly becomes a small and very fast hare... How long can she keep not believing? Follow Molly into a world of brilliant magic, unexpected adventure and extraordinary friendship in this first book of Lari Dons breathtaking Spellchasers trilogy. Author Biography Lari Don has worked in politics and broadcasting, but is now a full-time writer and occasional storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh. She is the author of the four Fabled Beasts Chronicles novels, Rocking Horse War, and the award-winning Mind Blind for young teens. She also writes picture books, including The Tale of Tam Linn and The Secret of the Kelpie. Review Among the most exciting books of 2016 for 8-12 year olds.-- Sunday HeraldA lot of action and adventure as well as a good dose of magic and mystery. This is a great read and I look forward to the next two books. 4/5 Stars-- Margaret Pemberton, Books for KeepsI enjoyed The Beginners Guide to Curses immensely! It is a very clever and well thought out book filled with lots of witty dialogue… The book is thoroughly enjoyable and I would (and will be) recommending it to other children.-- Ann, age 12, Families GlasgowThis book is an exciting fantasy quest with a lot of twists. Reading all of Lari Dons books has made me love books more than ever. The end is super exciting and I cant wait for the next one because theres some things I want to find out. -- Lucy, age 8This is a great book for those who enjoy a heart-racing and mythical story.-- Isobel, age 10Absolutely brilliant. An exciting novel, extremely magical.-- Isabel, age 9This feast of magic and fantasy will enthral. Friendship, mythical creatures and gripping adventure with plenty of twists will keep you hooked.-- South Wales Evening PostVery nicely entertaining tale about curses, and about unselfish behaviour. Or selfish behaviour, if you wish. Im expecting more books, as there is plenty more magic to be sorted out.-- BookwitchThe next big thing in childrens books.-- Lothian LifeA magical book about strange curses, colourful characters and most importantly how great friends can work together.-- Beth de Lotbiniere for LoveReading4KidsIt shocks, it scares, it makes you gasp in horror and sadness.-- Rose Hopkins, age 10 for LoveReading4KidsA girl who turns into a hare when a dog barks, dark magic, curses and an adventure. What more could you want from a book?-- Tomasz Hawryszczuk, age 11 for LoveReading4KidsWithout a doubt, this book was one of the best I have read in years. The writing involved had me in a trance of never-ending emotions and I was unable to release the book from my grasp.-- Judith, age 10 for LoveReading4KidsThe story was exciting, thrilling and breathtaking.-- Emily Golding, age 9 for LoveReading4KidsThis is the first compelling volume in the Spellchasers trilogy, where magic sits convincingly alongside everyday life. Packed full of good and dark magic, sacrifice and treachery, friendship and loyalty, this exciting page-turner will have readers gripped from the start.-- Scottish BookTrustA rollicking introduction to a fantasy trilogy set in Scotland... From the first word, readers are dropped straight into the lively action, with nary a breather until the final page turn... A real treat.-- KirkusThis is an instantly engaging and gripping fable set in Speyside, with strong and likeable characters on an exhilarating quest with plenty of twists and a fast-paced narrative drawing on mythological creatures from Scotland and beyond.-- Thomas Jefferson, Schools Events Administrator, Scottish Book TrustMolly is a great protagonist, brave, honest and loyal and I greatly enjoyed reading this story. [...] An excellent introduction to the world of magical stories, suitable for younger more confident readers.-- School Library AssociationI really like books about magic and the supernatural and this was another book I really enjoyed. Molly doesnt think she has been cursed but soon finds out how wrong she was. This book also showed how we can all help each other out and that friends should stick together.-- Teen Titles Long Description Molly Drummond is cursed: whenever a dog barks, she turns into a hare -- which can make life quite dangerous... So she does the sensible thing and attends a curse-lifting workshop, run by a local witch. There she meets other cursed creatures: Innes, a kelpie; Beth, a dryad; Atacama, a sphinx; and a toad. But should they work together to lift their various curses? Or are they better off on their own? And will the crow-man, who draws on the energy of curses, destroy their chances to live a normal life? By the author of the bestselling Fabled Beasts Chronicles series, this is the dramatic first installment in the brand new, long-awaited Spellchasers trilogy. Lari Don has once again created a world of brilliant magic, dark danger and sparkling friendship, which will enchant children of upper primary age. Spellchasers Trilogy The Shapeshifters Guide to Running Away coming Spring 2017 A Witchs Guide to Magical Combat coming Autumn 2017 Review Quote This book is an exciting fantasy quest with a lot of twists. Reading all of Lari Dons books has made me love books more than ever. The end is super exciting and I cant wait for the next one because theres some things I want to find out. -- Lucy, age 8This is a great book for those who enjoy a heart-racing and mythical story.-- Isobel, age 10Absolutely brilliant. An exciting novel, extremely magical.-- Isabel, age 9 First Chapter The moment Molly heard the dog growl behind her,she dropped to the ground, low and crouching. Her world grew wider. She could see almost the wholeway round the playing fields without moving her head. She looked down and saw fur. On her hands. Only they werent hands. They were long brown paws. She twitched. The paws twitched under her. Oh no, she thought. Not again. Then she heard the dog louder and closer. Above her,she saw black slavering jaws open wide, yellow teethready to snap her spine. So Molly ran. She ran swift and straight, right acrossthe playing fields. Running faster than she ever thoughtshe could. She had no idea how she was running like this.This incredible fast leaping flight, feet barely touching theground. The dog sprinted after her, barking its determination tocatch her and rip her and kill her. Molly ran faster. But the dog was close behind and thehedge at the edge of the playing fields was a long way off. She was running on instinct. Running because she wasbeing chased. Running because it felt like the right thingto do, with these legs, and this blood pumping throughher veins. But she had no idea what to do next. Would the dogget tired before her? Could she escape if she just keptrunning? Then she felt the dogs hot breath on her tail. Without thinking, Molly switched direction. She leaptto one side and started running parallel to the hedge,away from the straight-line course the dog was strugglingto alter. Her legs had done that. Not her head. Shed escaped the dog for a moment, but now she wasntrunning towards the safety of the hedge. Molly could see the whole park, all the way around,apart from a narrow blind spot right in front of her noseand another blind spot directly behind her. Her wide fieldof vision showed the black-and-white hunter hurtlingtowards her again. So she ran at amazing grass-skimming speed, dodgingtowards the hedge, then away, then towards the hedgeagain. The dog howled in frustration behind her. She sprinted and jumped, until at last she reached thehedge and ducked under its lowest branches. On the other side, Molly tumbled to the ground, landingon her knees and ripping her jeans open. She gulped a lungful of cold autumn air, glanced at hertrembling hands to check they were pale skin, not brownfur, then stood up and looked over the hedge. A black-and-white greyhound was panting and grinningup at her. Molly gasped and stepped back. "Oy! Linford!" The man running up behind the dog wasred-faced and waving a lead. "Dont worry about him, hewont hurt you. Hes had his exercise for today, haventyou, Linford? Did you see them? Did you see how fast theyran?" "No," said Molly. "Who was running fast?" "He was chasing a hare! A beautiful long-legged brownhare." "A hare?" "Aye, a hare. Like a rabbit but bigger, stronger, smarterand much faster. And it only just got away. Greyhoundswere bred to catch hares, and I bet youd have caughther, yes you would," he rubbed his dogs ears, "youd havecaught her if youd had a longer run at her." He smiled at Molly, clipped the lead on the dogs collarand walked off. "A hare," said Molly again. So thats what she was. A hare... Description for Sales People The dramatic first instalment in the highly-anticipated Spellchasers trilogy Award-winning author and Scottish storyteller Lari Don creates an enchanting world inspired by real folklore Enter a world of brilliant magic and dark danger as Molly and her magical friends battle to break her curse. Described as rollicking and a real treat by Kirkus Reviews. Details ISBN1782503056 Author Lari Don Pages 272 Publisher Floris Books Series Kelpies Year 2016 ISBN-10 1782503056 ISBN-13 9781782503057 Format Paperback Place of Publication Edinburgh Country of Publication United Kingdom Short Title BEGINNERS GT CURSES Language English Media Book DEWEY 823.92 Illustrations illustrations Series Number 1 Publication Date 2016-08-18 UK Release Date 2016-08-18 NZ Release Date 2016-08-18 Imprint Floris Books Audience Age 9-12 Audience Childrens (6-12) AU Release Date 2016-08-14 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:98971945;

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