The Luchair Stones (1) (The Red Dragon Chronicles, 1) - Softcover

Ogilvie, Isabel

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907912436 ISBN 13: 9781907912436

Publisher: Phoenix Yard Books, 2015

Synopsis

Imagine Lord of the Rings in the North Pole, with a bit of Celtic mythology and a brother and sister hero and heroine—magic, mystery, and myth combine in a captivating new fantasy series

Devlin and Shay are the two youngest children of Lord Padraig, ruler of the Kingdom of Rosemerta. They have grown up listening to tales of their ancestors: epic stories of Isern the Blacksmith and the feud between the red and black dragons. It has been two years since Drepe, the Dark Lord of the Frozen Northlands, stole the magical Luchair Stones that safeguarded Rosemerta for generations. Lord Padraig and his army rode in pursuit of the Dark Lord but never returned. After a strange messenger arrives with long awaited news, an ancient prophecy reveals itself in an unexpected way, and Devlin and Shay set out on an epic journey into icy wilderness to save their father’s army and the fortunes of Rosemerta. But there is so much about their family and their own place in history that the children are yet to discover. Why does Drepe really want the Luchair Stones? Is Devlin really the chosen one? And why does their mother, a queen with secrets of her own, insist that Shay accompany Devlin on his quest? Be prepared for bravery and betrayal, courage and adventure, destiny and danger, beasts and bad guys.

About this title

About the Author

Isabel Ogilvie is a semi-retired children’s librarian who has won many writing competitions. The Luchair Stones is her debut novel.

From School Library Journal

Gr 4–7—This fantasy novel takes readers through Rosemerta, a kingdom that has fallen from prosperity ever since the Dark Lord Drepe stole its magical stones. With his victory well in hand, Drepe receives a troubling warning: "Beware the child from the south." That child could be Devlin, the son of Lord Padraig whose army rode out to reclaim the stones and never returned. When Devlin's older brother Siarl miraculously comes home from the battle, he carries a message from Padraig to send "the Chosen One" to rescue the army. As Devlin readies for his quest (with Siarl as his guide), he's irritated by the presence of his little sister, who is tagging along at their mother's insistence. Could she be the Chosen One? Readers are left to wonder while the plot moves along, ushering the children through betrayals, hardships, and encounters with magical beasts. While there is action galore, the obstacles dissolve as quickly as they appear. As a result, suspense is limited and problems are resolved without explanation. Development of the many characters is limited, which makes revelations of their nature seem like last-minute choices to further the plot. Readers who adore epic tales will be mildly entertained, but not enough to stick around for the six remaining books in this planned series. VERDICT Strictly an additional purchase.—Abby Bussen, Cudahy Family Library, WI

About this edition

• Publisher: Phoenix Yard Books
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1907912436
• ISBN 13: 9781907912436
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 240