In the fields between the East Wood and West Wood, just outside their elm-tree home they loved playing the game of Starseek with each other. Picket and Heather are two young rabbits living in the peaceful region of Nick Hollow in the far north of Natalia, with their father, mother, and baby brother, Jacks. Heather and Picket Longtreader play a game of Starseek. But Fleck refuses to give into fear, and, as Galt turns from the lake to flee into the forest, he moves forward to Whitson and Lander's help. įleck Blackstar washes upon the shore of Ayman Lake, upon which the ship Lillie burns as King Whitson Mariner and his son, Prince Lander, stand alone against attacking raptors bent on their destruction.Īs he attempts to cross the waters to aid his monarch and prince in their mortal struggle, his friend, Galt, attempts to convince him that it is all hopeless. Where will Heather and Picket land? How will they make their stand?" Summary Prologue An excerpt from The Black Star of Kingston. ![]() Betrayal beckons, and loyalty is a broken road with peril around every bend. They discover that their own story is bound up in the tumult threatening to overwhelm the wider world. "Heather and Picket are extraordinary rabbits with ordinary lives until calamitous events overtake them, spilling them into a cauldron of misadventures. 2.1.1 An excerpt from The Black Star of Kingston.Nevertheless, this book is good value for money and definitely begs for a sequel! We thoroughly enjoyed reading the book and look forward to reading more from this author's pen. I would love to have seen more drawings, but the story is quite long - a bonus for avid readers like my 8 year old granddaughter - but perhaps a bit long for the average 12 year old reader. I love the drawings and especially the maps which help younger readers to visualise the area where The Green Ember is placed. The language is ideal for readers of 12 years and up, but younger listeners will certainly enjoy being read to by parents or older siblings. How will the two young rabbits be able to help them and have the courage to do so? All is revealed as the story unfolds chapter after chapter. Almost from the start, the reader is introduced to the plot when the rabbits discuss the mystery which divided the forest and forced their parents to move - leaving them sad most of the time. Smith has done a magnificent job writing such an imaginative tale! I love that the Heather and Picket - two rabbits - are the protagonists of this adventure story,They have to deal with much in their young lives, but with courage and loyalty they help their mother and father to protect their home. Thanks S.D.Smith for writing these FABULOUS books and inspiring me to become a writer.įor a first novel the author, S.D. I've read hundreds of books and personally, I'm convinced that these stories are some of the absolute BEST in history and will become just as well loved as The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe. S.D.Smith is one of our favourite authors and we can't wait for his next book to come out. Me and my little sister have read these books and listened to them on Audible lots of times and we both absolutely love them. His books are very well-written and I couldn't put them down because each chapter keeps you hooked. I would definitely recommend this book series to anyone aged 6 and above. They are strong, caring, and loyal, and they inspire me to be more like them. ![]() I can't pick a favourite character as they are all amazing. ![]() I find books where that happens, very boring and unrealistic. One of the things I love the most about The Green Ember series, is that even though the story is about good vs evil, it isn't like most books where good wins every time. This book is about two rabbits who are separated from their family and have to fight evil. This review has been written by my 10-year-old daughter. Randall Goodgame, singer/songwriter for Slugs & Bugs, Veggie Tales About the Author Smith has a voice for children and families that the world needs to hear. Smith: thank you for giving us this beautiful gem! -Sarah Mackenzie, Author of Teaching From Rest, Host of The Read-Aloud Revival Podcast S. I'm recommending this to everyone who happens to lend me their ear for 5 seconds. How's that for a recommendation? Go get it! Officially our favorite read-aloud ever. But this one? How shall I put this? If I could choose only one book for my kids to read this year, this would be it. Sarah Clarkson, Author of Read for the Heart and Caught Up In A Story I don't usually tell people that there is a book they absolutely-must-no-questions-HAVE-TO-without-a-doubt read. A captivating story with sword-bearing rabbits, daring quests, and moments of poignant beauty, The Green Ember is a tale that will delight and inspire young readers to courage and creativity.
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