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Salamaine's Curse
Salamaine's Curse

Salamaine's Curse

The Mapmaker's Sons

JUVENILE FICTION

192 Pages, 6 x 9

Cloth, $16.99 (US $16.99) (CA $18.95)

Publication Date: October 2013

ISBN 9780985481049

Rights: US & CA

Move Books (Oct 2013)

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Overview

In their second adventure, Thomas Hawkins and his brother Porter are faced with unraveling a dark map, one not made by their father's hands, and they are about to find out that there is a thin line between good and evil that is not always clearly defined. Thomas is up to his old pranks again at the Lost Academy when he is whisked back to the Beyond, engaging in a wild adventure with Umbrey, Porter, Mudge, and Willa to save Aquat and the Five Kingdoms from Salamaine's Curse. Facing scavengers, undertoads, impenetrable ships, and the evil Keegan, will the Sword of Five Kingdoms and Thomas's skill to make maps come alive save them this time, or will they run out of time? This fantasy thrill ride for boys (and girls!) shows how relationships can grow strong despite differences and how nothing is accomplished alone, especially when on a quest to save the world!

Reviews

"Freely borrowing from Treasure Island, Arthurian tales, The Lord of the Rings and other classic adventure and fantasy tales, Burgess reworks common themes of old maps, powerful wizards, evil rulers, dragons, a hidden sword and a boy king to fashion . . . works that will appeal especially to boys. Fantasy-loving boys (and girls) will be enthralled by this slim, action-packed tale—and the sequels likely to follow. (Fantasy. 9-13)"  —Kirkus Reviews

Author Biography

V. L. Burgess is a two-time RITA Award nominee who has been previously published by Berkley, Avon, and Dell. She loves to spend time outdoors when not writing or poring over ancient maps and looking for adventure. She is the author of The Mapmaker's Sons. She lives in East Dorset, Vermont.

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