the Adventures of Mr. Whiskers and Storm over Lost Sands: 4

The Heartscale blazes gold in the early morning and Sophie knows something is terribly wrong. When the ancient Boundary Stones that protect the Mysterious Land Beyond begin to crack and fail, a vast army marches from the cold and silent Lost Sands. At its head rides King Malachar, a ruler consumed by grief, determined to turn a world full of colour and life into dust. Sophie and her brother Oliver must cross the gate, journey west through a changing world, face the king's shadow scouts, and stand before an army so vast it darkens the sky. Alongside them march old friends and new, the loyal Theodore, the ancient Solara, the fierce Boars of Whisker-Wood, and the wise and watchful Mira. And waiting at the Boundary Stones, arriving in her own quiet and unhurried way, is Grandmother Mouse who knows exactly what must be done. But defeating a king cannot be done with force. The Heartscale chose Sophie and Oliver for a reason. What they carry inside them courage without cruelty, kindness without weakness is the only power in the world that grief cannot fight against. Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is choose kindness. The Adventures of Mr. Whiskers and the Storm over the Lost Sands is a story about loss, forgiveness, and the remarkable strength of a good heart. Perfect for readers aged 6-10 and for anyone who has ever believed that kindness is worth fighting for.

Pagina's: 71, Paperback, Independently published