Marion recommends......

The Wind Tamer by P R Morrison
isbn 0747584516 $15.95
Reading age 9-12 years

Archie Stringweed lives in a small Scottish fishing village and is sure that the wind talks to him and watches him. The mystery deepens on his 10th birthday when a little ball of green light appears, along with a seagull carrying a mysterious coin in a pouch. His Uncle Rufus, an intrepid explorer, comes to visit and suddenly Archie finds himself in the middle of a huge adventure. He must learn more about the curse of Huigor, which he has to break to restore the courage and honour of his family.

I loved this one, it is exciting, fast moving and just a little bit different!

Marion recommends…..

Percy Jackson & the sea of Monsters by Rick Riordan

isbn 0141381507 $19.95

Reading age 12 plus

Percy Jackson is back after having a quiet year. He returns to Camp Half-Blood only to find there is trouble everywhere. The camp which is a safe haven and training ground for young demigods, is under threat and no longer safe. Percy and Annabeth set off on a quest along with his new friend Tyson, [who Percy later finds out, is not all he seems] into the Sea of Monsters to search out the Golden Fleece, save the camp, and fight for their lives.

If you haven’t already met Perseus Jackson, then you are missing out on a great new character. He is a troubled kid who happens to have Poseidon as a father, hence he is a demigod. He also has an affinity with water of course, and learns he has some very strange talents!

Read his first adventure Percy Jackson and the Olympians – The Lightning Thief… ……..also brilliant. I couldn’t put these books down and what a great way to brush up on your Greek Mythology.

Marion recommends……

Rue for Repentance The Janna Mysteries #2

isbn 1741661137 $19.95

Reading age 14 plus

Janna is a young woman living in medieval times. Her home is burnt to the ground and she is forced to flee for her life. She is taken in at a manor farm but then a child goes missing and she is one of the suspects. She has to solve the mystery to clear herself and find out if Hugh, the handsome nobleman who stands to gain much if the child dies, is innocent or guilty.

The second one of a brilliant medieval mystery series which started with

Rosemary for Remembrance. Janna is a feisty heroine and I thoroughly enjoyed both these books.