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Quill and the Last Generation
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Expected 29 Jan 26'Fresh and original, this is a gripping fantasy adventure packed full of the wild and wonderful . . . An absolutely extraordinary book. Magnificent.' - Liz Hyder
The first in a spectacular epic fantasy trilogy from award-winning author C. M. Lewis. Perfect for readers of 9−12 who love Skandar, Percy Jackson, and Cressida Cowell.
A world without children is a world dying for a hero. No babies have been born for twelve years. No one knows why.
Quill, a shy, ordinary, twelve-year-old boy, doesn't know the first thing about being a hero. But that changes the moment a mysterious young shapeshifter, in the form of a raven, opens his eyes to a world bursting with urgent magic and breathtaking danger. Quill must prepare for
DRAGONS that guard the deepest secrets,A MONSTROUS HOUND hunting lost souls andA WATERHORSE of deadly beauty.Everyone believes Quill is the last generation's only hope. But to save everyone, he must be ready to face the King of Darkness in battle, and claim the Light of the World before time runs out. First he needs to find the courage to fight.
The first in a spectacular epic fantasy trilogy from award-winning author C. M. Lewis. Perfect for readers of 9−12 who love Skandar, Percy Jackson, and Cressida Cowell.
A world without children is a world dying for a hero. No babies have been born for twelve years. No one knows why.
Quill, a shy, ordinary, twelve-year-old boy, doesn't know the first thing about being a hero. But that changes the moment a mysterious young shapeshifter, in the form of a raven, opens his eyes to a world bursting with urgent magic and breathtaking danger. Quill must prepare for
DRAGONS that guard the deepest secrets,A MONSTROUS HOUND hunting lost souls andA WATERHORSE of deadly beauty.Everyone believes Quill is the last generation's only hope. But to save everyone, he must be ready to face the King of Darkness in battle, and claim the Light of the World before time runs out. First he needs to find the courage to fight.
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October 4, 2025
Quill is one of the last in his generation, he's 12 years old and there hasn't been a birth since his. Oh, and his world has also been under a perpetual winter. Simultaneously, we learn that there is an underworld that contains the light of the world, and only one person is capable of restoring nature's balance between summer and winter.
Quill and the Last Generation is an emotionally intelligent, high-stakes adventure that champions authenticity, family and friends. I loved that the characters discover each other's strengths and weaknesses, and also make mistakes - don't we all.
The pacing is balanced between action and storytelling, and I adored learning about Welsh mythology.
I truly hope that many children (and adults) get to meet Quill and his friends. Plus, there are loads of dragons and a horse made of water! Amazing!
Quill and the Last Generation is an emotionally intelligent, high-stakes adventure that champions authenticity, family and friends. I loved that the characters discover each other's strengths and weaknesses, and also make mistakes - don't we all.
The pacing is balanced between action and storytelling, and I adored learning about Welsh mythology.
I truly hope that many children (and adults) get to meet Quill and his friends. Plus, there are loads of dragons and a horse made of water! Amazing!
September 26, 2025
Drawing on the rich treasure trove of Welsh folklore, this is a story that features a protagonist full of self doubt in a world full of magical creatures and peculiar events, including a mysterious water horse.
But even before that, 12 year old Quill has grown up with inexplicable mysteries - for example, why have no more children been born in the last dozen years or so? Why does everyone else seem to believe that he holds the answers to their future when he so clearly lacks a sense of manifest destiny?!
A charming tale of a world of wonders and a hero who suffers from imposter complex, this was an enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
But even before that, 12 year old Quill has grown up with inexplicable mysteries - for example, why have no more children been born in the last dozen years or so? Why does everyone else seem to believe that he holds the answers to their future when he so clearly lacks a sense of manifest destiny?!
A charming tale of a world of wonders and a hero who suffers from imposter complex, this was an enjoyable read.
I received a free copy of this book from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review
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