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
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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
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781847159410 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 384 |
Featured Reviews
Kayleigh F, Reviewer
From the very first line of this wonderful book I was hooked; Sinéad O'Hart has created some brilliant characters with a storyline that keeps you turning page after page! The Eye of the North is definitely set to be one of the top middle grade releases of 2018!
In this steampunk adventure, we start by meeting Emmeline, our feisty heroine as she learns that her parents have mysteriously disappeared. Suddenly, her life is turned upside down and we find ourselves aboard a ship, sailing off towards further mystery and adventure!
The Eye of the North is perfect for fans of Cogheart, A Place Called Perfect and The Sinclair's Mysteries (to name a few!) and thoroughly deserves to be at the top of people's reading lists for 2018!
Charlotte D, Librarian
It's been a very busy couple of weeks, in spite of the Christmas holidays being in full swing! Amongst the festivities (which I spent abroad in Sweden - I'm actually writing this on the plane back!) I was given the chance to have a sneaky early peek at a copy of The Eye of the North, Sinead O'Hart's first book!
Now, first off, I'd like to take a moment to talk about the cover of this book. It truly is an absolute work of art! You just can't help but admire it!
But this book is far more than just a pretty cover for your bookshelf. It truly does have it all. Emmeline Widget is a twelve year old who is pretty much convinced her parents are trying to kill her - their house is full to the rafters tricks and traps. But when Emmeline receives a letter telling her that her parents are dead and she must immediately leave for Paris, she is swept into a world of krakens and airships, mysterious societies and evil nemeses. Will she reach the Eye of the North in time to save her parents?
This book is great if you enjoy books like Ophelia and the Marvellous Boy by Karen Foxlee, A Series of Unfortunate Events by Lemony Snickett, or the Sinclair Mysteries by Katherine Woodfine. It's quite steampunky, but in a completely different way to books such as Peter Bunzl's Cogheart series: it's more subtle, which works brilliantly for this type of story. That's not to say there's no action - far from it: this is a really good, fast paced story guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.
I'd absolutely recommend this book for your 10 - 13 year-old children, or even for anyone who enjoys steampunky themes.
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