By Aisling Fowler (author) Part of the Fireborn series
"Magic and monsters in a thrilling new fantasy adventure"
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October 2021 Debut of the Month
Twelve is a Huntling, in training to become a Hunter and pledged to serve the seven clans as a warrior. Full of rage and guilt following the massacre of her family and neighbours, she is determined to remain friendless and dedicate herself to revenge. But when the Hunting Lodge is attacked by goblins, and other creatures even worse, and Seven, the only person she has any connection with, is kidnapped, Twelve sets out to rescue the little girl.
She’s joined on the quest by Dog, the Lodge’s huge, living stone guardian, and by the two boys she likes least. Together they face multiple dangers and an array of terrifying and tricky monsters. As in the best of these sorts of adventures – and this is definitely an example of the best of these kind of adventures – throughout their trials they learn more about each other and themselves.
Aisling Fowling’s debut is a thrilling fantasy full of battles and creatures the like of which you’ve never seen before, and stars characters you’ll regard as friends by the book’s end. There will be more adventures for Twelve and co to come, and readers will be counting down the days to the next.
One to recommend to fans of A Clock of Stars by Francesca Gibbons and Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray.
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Set in the snowy northern forests of a prehistoric world, Fireborn is the middle-grade debut of the decade. By turns exciting, funny and heart wrenchingly sad, it marks the introduction of an unstoppable new voice in children's storytelling.
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A FIERCE HEROINE RISES.
Twelve has spoken the Pledge and now she is a Huntling. She has given up her name to train in the art of fighting monsters, and she won't choose a new one until she has earned it. But when her friend is taken, Twelve sets off on a dangerous journey to rescue her. Teaming up with Dog, the stone Guardian of the Hunting Lodge, Twelve ends up on an epic adventure that will change her life, her name - and her entire world.
You can find out a bit more about Fireborn, the world of Ember and future adventures of Twelve in a Q&A with author, Aisling Fowler.
‘ Fireborn is a thrillingly assured debut that grips from the get-go. Featuring a fiercely charismatic heroine and a cast of extraordinary companions, it transports the reader to a fascinating landscape of ice and peril. Aisling Fowler conjures up the perfect balance of high adventure, breathless action and eerie wonder, mixing it all with scenes of genuine emotional power. Elegantly structured, endlessly exciting, Fireborn is the perfect introduction to a rich and magical new world’ Jonathan Stroud, author of the Bartimaeus Series, Lockwood And Co and The Outlaws Scarlett and Browne
‘Epic, sweeping and full of heart – Fireborn is truly something special. I can’t wait for the next book in the series!’ Hannah Gold, author of The Last Bear
‘ Fireborn is the best kind of children’s fantasy story, thrilling and imaginative while packing an emotional punch. It’s sure to have young readers clamouring for more!’ B. B. Alston, author of Amari and the Night Brothers
‘I absolutely loved Fireborn . Such a cinematic journey in both the literal and emotional sense! Right away it had the feeling of something that’s going to be huge, and the world Aisling has created is so rich and engaging. I cannot wait to read what happens next to Phoenix and her friends’ LD Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
‘ Fireborn is an exciting adventure that will make you want to set off on your own epic journey to battle mythical monsters. With giant stone dogs, mysterious frozen forests, and mischievous fire spirits, readers will be captivated from page one’ Katie Tsang, co-author of Dragon Mountain
‘ Fireborn is a fantastic debut, deftly told with skill and originality. A richly-imagined story, bursting with thrilling magic, terrifying monsters and an epic adventure that leaves you wanting more’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island
‘This is monster-hunting at its finest, from a superb new voice in children’s fiction’ Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars
‘In a word: phenomenal. Fireborn is vivid, daring, and epic in every sense. It’s impossible to read this book and not hold your breath’ Carlie Sarosiak, author of I, Cosmo
‘This book should come with a CANNOT BE PUT DOWN warning. Children are going to fall in love with this heart-stopping adventure, and I was with Twelve and Dog every thrilling step of the way’ Jenny McLachlan, author of The Land of Roar
‘A thrilling adventure with a ferocious heroine and spine-tingling monsters. It had me reading late into the night’ Francesca Gibbons, author of A Clock of Stars
‘Astounding. An incredibly accomplished fantasy that’s not afraid of the dark side’ Nicola Skinner, author of Starboard
‘An utterly compelling and wildly imaginative adventure! I loved it!’ Tamzin Merchant, author of The Hatmakers
‘I loved this whirlwind adventure! Imagine The Hunger Games but with magic and written for kids. A brilliant novel weaving fantasy, friendship, heartbreak and hope together really superbly. I have pledged my heart to Fireborn ’ Cerrie Burnell, author of Harper and the Sea of Secrets
‘ Fireborn swept me away to a rich, vibrant world filled with bold characters and enthralling monsters. A fantastic debut’ Joseph Elliott, author of The Good Hawk
‘An action-packed roller coaster of a ride, with tons of twists and surprises . . . nail-bitingly tense and vivid’ Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
Aisling Fowler was born in 1985 and wishes that she had grown up in a magical, mountainous kingdom, but was actually raised in Surrey on a diet of books and Buffy the Vampire Slayer. After earning a BSc in Biology and working as a support worker and then a nurse, the idea for Fireborn came to her as she moved back and forth between London and the US. Now based in Hackney, when she is not reading or writing, Aisling loves cooking and plotting adventures (for herself as well as her fictional characters).
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I really enjoyed this book as it was unusual in its eccentric characters and plot twists.
This book follows the story of Twelve and her Friends as they attempt to find their friend Seven, who has been taken by goblins from the hunting lodge, where they all train and live. Along the way of their mission they discover things about themselves and meet lots of creatures that they could never have imagined. This book had quite a slow start but once it got going it was absolutely brilliant. This novel would take any reader on a rollercoaster of emotions. The story is immensely difficult to guess, with its unexpected twists and turns. Twelve is a unique main character with her obvious weaknesses and hidden strengths.... Read Full Review
I could NOT put this book down. It is like a vivid dream - you never want it to end. Full of frozen forests, mortifying monsters and fierce friends, this story is perfect for children who are hungry for an adventure.
When she takes the pledge, Twelve's life suddenly changes to become a life of training, fighting and monsters. Not long after this her life changes again, this time because a little girl has been taken from the Lodge. Determined to save her, Twelve teams up with Dog; a stone guardian and one of the only people who seem interested. Suddenly she is thrown into a daring and dangerous advenure full of frozen forests, mortifying monsters and fierce friends.... Read Full Review
I loved this book about a girl called Twelve and some of her not quite friends Five, Six and Seven. They end up having a great adventure and learning new things and respect for each other. I can’t wait for the rest of the trilogy.
The cover and the title of this book drew me in straight away, it’s just the kind of thing I like. It’s quite a chunky book, but it’s broken into chapters so you can easily read a section at a time. The only problem is, I just kept thinking ‘one more chapter’ and then before you know it you’ve read loads! This is a story about a girl called Twelve. That isn’t her real name, but it’s what they call her at the Lodge where she is training to be a Hunter. She and a younger girl called Seven end up in trouble and are sent to the dungeons for the night, but through the night the dungeons are broken into by Goblins and Seven is kidnapped and the Lodge under serious attack.... Read Full Review
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
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Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest was written by Aisling Fowler and published by HarperCollins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Fireborn: Twelve and the Frozen Forest has 437 pages
Yes it is part of Fireborn series
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