The Eye of the North

by Sinéad O’Hart

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Pub Date 8 Feb 2018 | Archive Date 8 Feb 2018

Little Tiger Group | Stripes Publishing

Children's Fiction | Middle Grade

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Description

Are you ready to delve into the frozen north and embark on the adventure of 2018?

For as long as she could remember, Emmeline Widget had been sure her scientist parents were trying to kill her. But when they mysteriously disappear, Emmeline finds herself flung into an epic adventure that takes her beyond the barriers of her world and deep into the frozen north. Along the trail she befriends an assorted cast of characters, and together they face the dangerous and the deadly. Not everybody wants Emmeline to succeed, Doctor Siegfried Bauer is resolute on summoning a mythical beast from the depths of the ice. And he is not the only one…The Northwitch has laid claim to the creature, too. Can Emmeline face one of the greatest legends of all time and live to tell that tale?

THE EYE OF THE NORTH is the captivating debut by rising-star Sinead O’Hart. It is a gripping page-turner that weaves classic elements of fantasy, magic and mythical creatures into an epic voyage full of adventure and discovery. Featuring an eclectic cast of characters including; a stampede of ice ponies, the Order of the White Flower, and the ruthless Northwitch. THE EYE OF THE NORTH will be devoured by readers young and old.

Advance Praise

“A charming, thrilling tale of adventure”

Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS

“The Eye of the North is a wonderfully exciting adventure complete with airships, ice horses and the Northwitch.”

Abi Elphinstone, author of THE DREAMSNATCHER

“Like The Wizard of Oz meets Frozen, The Eye of the North takes readers on a twisting adventure to an other-worldly land. Emmeline Widget is a brilliant, gutsy heroine and O'Hart's writing crackles with imagination, from the ice-dwelling creatures of her frozen landscape to the chilling Northwitch and her evil plans. A fantastic tale for winter.”

Jennifer Bell, author of THE UNCOMMONERS

“A highly original fantasy novel for age 9+ with some cracking world building. Emmeline is an engaging character with real agency and I fell in love with her from the opening page. With echoes of Narnia and Philip Reeve, this is an engrossing, magical tale not to be missed.”

Sarah Webb, author and journalist at The Irish Independent

“Lovely writing and a fertile imagination in a unique setting make this a truly enjoyable read.”

Nigel Quinlan, author of THE MALONEYS’ MAGICAL WEATHERBOX

“This book is pure middle-grade gold, pitched perfectly in tone at its audience. It is sure to be lapped up by girls and boys alike. This impressive debut is my first 5 star read of 2017. I hope it’s a huge hit. It certainly deserves to be!” 

Kieran Fanning, author of THE BLACK LOTUS

“A charming, thrilling tale of adventure”

Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS

“The Eye of the North is a wonderfully exciting...