By Catherine Fisher (author) Part of the The Clockwork Crow series
"The final book in the award-winning Clockwork Crow trilogy, perfect for fans of fairytale and folklore"
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I'd encourage readers to start with the Clockwork Crow, the first in this trilogy, as the story does launch straight in and it is difficult at first to establish who is who. However, once sorted, the reader is quickly able to empathise with Seren, Tomas and the Crow.
It is a very visual book, imaginative and with a touch of humour. The images are very strong and play on all the senses, whether it is the visual description of the box, or the atmosphere of the fair. There is a touch of Harry Potter in some of the chapters, the dark street leading off the fair has a touch of Diagon alley and certain other magical touches thread their way through the story. I think this link will certainly appeal to the many lovers of J K Rowling.
The story flows so beautifully. The little poetic lines at the start of each chapter and the smattering of stars adding to the atmosphere and air of mystery.
There are some solid messages running through the book, loyalty, overcoming adversity, friendship and hope. Good overcomes evil, is a popular theme, but what was particularly memorable was the fact that even the baddies had a heart. The black swan, for example, once happy and content in herself, became softer and kinder. These are all good themes to discuss with children or messages to remember from reading the book.
A beautifully told tale and a trilogy of books that should definitely be on every bookshelf.
With an invisible girl, a parliament of owls and a pen that writes by itself, the journey to the garden of the Midnight Swan might be Seren's most dangerous adventure yet. in this third book of the award-winning Clockwork Crow series, Seren and Tomos must try to help the Crow find the way back to his human form. But why is Captain Jones enquiring about Seren's past?
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How have the sinister Fair Family gate-crashed the Midsummer Ball, and what is the one desire of the mysterious Midnight Swan?
Praise for The Clockwork Crow series:
'Full of deep fairytale resonance, Fisher's writing stands out in the mind's eye like blood drops on snow.' The Guardian
'A writer whose strange magic is impossible to resist.' Daniel Hahn
'Catherine Fisher has woven her magic once more, twisting fairy tales, folklore and fantasy into a spellbinding tale.' Family Bookworms
'A magical thriller with a difference.' Amanda Craig
'Full of deep fairy tale resonance, Fisher’s writing stands out in the mind’s eye like blood drops on snow.' Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian
'A marvellous book, and a book of marvels, shivery with suspense, snow and sinister magic - the most seasonal treat since The Box of Delights.’ Amanda Craig
Catherine Fisher is a New York Times bestselleing author. Her novel Incarceron was the Times Book of the Year. She has twice won the Tir na n’Og prize, and has been shortlisted for the Blue Peter, Carnegie, Costa and WHSmith prizes. She has published over 35 novels, been translated into in more than 40 languages and is also a prize-winning poet. Catherine is based in Newport, South Wales.
Catherine was Wales’ first Young People's Laureate (2011-2013) and has won a number of awards for her work.
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Midnight Swan and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Midnight Swan features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Midnight Swan was written by Catherine Fisher and published by Firefly Press Ltd
The Midnight Swan has 192 pages
Yes it is part of The Clockwork Crow series
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