By Natasha Hastings (author) , Alex T. Smith (illustrator) Part of the The Miraculous Sweetmakers series
"Melding history, mystery, and elemental magic, this exudes all the appeal of a classic fantasy quest."
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The third book in Natasha Hastings’ The Miraculous Sweetmakers series, The Storm Prince, begins on a “balmy night in early September”, when Thomasina’s sleep is disturbed by memories of the Sea Queen, an evil entity she and her friend Anne defeated after undertaking a trio of seemingly impossible tasks. Then, when both girls hear a voice that “felt like a peculiar blend of friendliness and impatience, like a long-lost friend”, they come to the same conclusion: it must be the ancestral Guaire magic they’d absorbed. While Thomasina can understand magical language, Anne has the ability to create magical potions.
Boasting beautifully descriptive storytelling from the outset, with Alex T Smith’s illustrations balancing characterful detail with an atmosphere-enhancing sense of place, the story picks up pace when Thomasina's Aunt Morven reveals she’s a receptacle for “the Wild Magic that once belonged to Father Winter and then the Sea Queen”. Moreover, a spot of sleuthing leads Thomasina and Anne to discover Morven’s connection to the Storm Prince, which in turn leads them to undertake a mission of the most perilous order.
Emotionally stirring, The Storm Prince , and the series as a whole, comes especially recommended for confident 9+-year-old readers who love enchanting story worlds, historic mysteries, and rousing tales of friendship weathering ferocious storms.
This third thrilling instalment in the enchanting adventure series, The Miraculous Sweetmakers takes best friends Thomasina and Anne deeper into magic. Perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.
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When best friends Thomasina and Anne hear the same mysterious voice calling to them in the dead of night, they know that Guaire magic must be the source.
Obsessed by the legend passed down through generations of the Guaire family, Thomasina's Aunt Morven believes it is her destiny to become the Storm Prince. But to complete her transformation, she must seize control of wild magic and gain power over all magical beings.
But it's not just the balance of the magical world that is at stake. Wild magic is unpredictable, and its strong enchantments take hold of Thomasina, threatening to destroy the very friendship that binds the girls together.
Praise for the series:
‘Exceptional. A fabulous debut.’ - The Times
'Spooky and haunting – what struck me most about this historical fiction/fantasy story for children was the high quality of the writing' - Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl
‘An exciting and mysterious debut’ - Editor’s Choice in The Bookseller
‘A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days’ - Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear
‘Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale … I loved it’ Emma Carroll
‘Absolutely stunning … Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic’ A F Steadman
Natasha Hastings was selected to join The London Library's Emerging Writers Programme in 2019. Currently working as a fundraiser, she started developing The Frost Fair while studying History at Cambridge University, where she focused on gender and mental illness. She became determined, while exploring these topics, to have the lives of working women form the heartbeat of The Frost Fair .
Photo credit Claire Connold
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Storm Prince and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Storm Prince features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Friends and friendships, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage personal and social topics: Relationships (non-family / groups)
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The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Storm Prince was written by Natasha Hastings and published by HarperCollins Children's Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Storm Prince has 319 pages
Yes it is part of The Miraculous Sweetmakers series
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