By Angela Mcallister (author)
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For all those who enjoyed Helen Dunmore’s absolutely brilliant Ingo, they’re sure to thoroughly enjoy this debut novel from a bright new talent, as will anyone looking for a well-written and exciting adventure. McAllister’s fabulous underwater world has some terrific descriptions and dark secrets, so good in fact that you almost feel you’re there under the water with Cal and Jake.
Cal is a Silvertail. She never knew her mother, Sylla, and does not know that with her dying breath Sylla bequeathed her daughter the power of the Merrows - the means to battle an evil that threatens the entire ocean. When Cal meets Jake, a Creeper from the Overbreath, the two are drawn to one another.
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Cal, like the rest of the merfolk, is astounded when Jake is able to join them beneath the waves. Could he be the one that legend speaks of? The Tide Turner who will save their world?
Time is not on their side as Cal and Jake seek the truth about themselves and their destiny...In an extraordinary adventure which spans gloomy caverns in the fathomless heart of the ocean, breathtaking chases by battalions of deadly marlin, from escaping the renegade Bloodfins, hiding among shoals of panicking silver tuna to flying over coral reefs on the wings of Cal's ray, Stinger, Angela McAllister has created a stunning underwater world, full of danger and excitement and a magical fantasy story steeped in mermaid lore, myth and legend.
And never far away prowls Orcara, the terrifying sea witch, who has a secret of her own.
Angela Mcallister has been published consistently since 1987, writing picture books, young fiction and novels for children of all ages. Her books have been adapted for the stage, translated into more than 20 languages around the world and have won numerous awards, including The Red House Book Award and The American Folklore Society 'Aesop Award'. Her book The Time Travelling Stone is published by Zephyr. Angela lives in Dorset
Cal is a Silvertail. She never knew her mother, Sylla, and does not know that with her dying breath Sylla bequeathed her daughter the power of the Merrows - the means to battle an evil that threatens the entire ocean.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Tide Turner and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
The Tide Turner features in the following genres: Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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The Tide Turner was written by Angela Mcallister and published by Orion Publishing Co
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