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Sea Horses: Gathering Storm
Sea Horses: Gathering Storm
Dec 6, 2024 2:38 AM

Author:Louise Cooper

Sea Horses: Gathering Storm

When Tamzin goes to stay with her grandmother in Cornwall, she is drawn towards a small grey statue of a grey horse, kept in a cabinet for safe-keeping. One day she accidentally drops the statue and unwittingly releases the evil spirit of the Grey Horse that has been trapped inside. Her mistake threatens to bring storms and danger, and it is only Tamzin who can put things right. To do this she needs the help of the benevolent spirit of the Blue Horse who, according to the ancient legend, defeated the Grey Horse once before. In this third adventure, a newcomer arrives and with his help Tamzin is nearer to solving the mystery behind the ancient legend. But the Grey Horse's power is growing even stronger, putting not only her life in danger but that of the whole village. Hoewever Tamzin is almost sure that the spirit of the Blue Horse is nearby when her favourite pony Moonlight comes to her rescue once again.

Reviews

Joan Aiken is a marvel

—— Philip Pullman , Guardian

A writer of wild humour and unrestrained imagination

—— Oxford Companion to Children's Literature

Rumbustious . . . The reader is entranced by Joan Aiken's language and imagination, grotesque characters, picturesque settings and hilarity

—— Writeaway.org.uk

A remarkable book . . . For the more sophisticated reader, the powerful blend of character angst and Gothic ghost story can be truly rewarding

—— Write Away!

An exhilarating, entertaining read

—— Scotsman

Splendid

—— Telegraph and Sunday Tel. The Xmas Books

Exciting and full of adventure.

—— The Daily Ireland

Filled with darkness and evil, excitment and awe, this is a must for lovers of fantasy.

—— The Good Book Guide

Eldest is absolutely stunning and proves Paolini is still burning bright. He has a real talent for brining his imaginary world to life and creating the most wonderful characters that walk out of the pages and into your mind.

—— Wandsworth Guardian

Back page article about Paolini's success

—— Publishing News

Paolini's dragon epic shows he's a breath of hot air.

—— Daily Echo

Mentions promotional event at the Cheltenham Festival

—— Publishing News

Article about the success of the book which is number 1 in the US charts

—— The Bookseller

Short review

—— South Wales Evening Post

Included in Cheltenham Festival round-up of the first week: "author of the much-loved fantasy adventure Eragon

—— The Times

Eragon dabbles in magic - as does the author, as this book is wonderful...a real page-turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read.

—— Scottish Sunday Herald

Interview with Christopher Paolini

—— The Times

Sophisticated...a plot following Eragon's cousin is compelling.

—— Dreamwatch

Paolini writes beautifully of another world full of magic. This second of a trilogy is a must for fantasy fans.

—— Aberdeen Evening Express

With Eldest [Paolini's] writing is far more assured...there's no denying Paolini knows how to tell a story.

—— Manx Independent

If you want a book filled to the brim with adventures, magic, fighting and a fiendishly twisty story, pick Eragon and Eldest and I guarantee it will be hard to resist the lure of these titles.

—— Books for Keeps

Puts its teenage author firmly on the best-seller lists.

—— Lowestoft Journal

The scenes and characters were described so well I could create a picture in my head of everything - reader review (aged 12).

—— Irish Examiner

A most stunning piece of literature.

—— Inis

Fluent and action-filled.

—— Telegraph

Paolini has matured as a writer, but lost none of the imagination that makes this series such compulsive reading.

—— Cambridge Evening News

Better than the Harry Potter books... I can't wait for the next one.

—— Carlisle News & Star

Older neophytes of the genre will devour this with relish

—— Inis magazine

An impressive achivement by such a young writer.

—— School Librarian

I strongly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, who appreciates loyalty, love, friendship and bravery. Uncommonly brilliant.

—— Cork Evening Echo

This is a fantastic book

—— Joseph Wilde, Arnold School , Teen Titles Issue 39
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