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Second book in ‘The Fire Watcher Chronicles’ - a Middle Grade time-slip trilogy
- GenresChildrens
Unknown Binding
Published January 1, 2019
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Kelly Gardiner
17 books122 followersKelly Gardiner's new book is Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Detective (HarperCollins), co-written with Sharmini Kumar. Her most recent novels for young readers include a time slip adventure trilogy called 'The Firewatcher Chronicles': 'Brimstone', 'Phoenix', and 'Vigil'; and '1917: Australia's Great War', set in Flanders and in Melbourne during the First World War (all published by Scholastic).
Her novel 'Goddess' (HarperCollins) was based on the life of the remarkable Julie d'Aubigny, also known as Mademoiselle de Maupin - a 17th century opera singer and swordswoman.
Kelly's other books include the acclaimed young adult novels 'The Sultan's Eyes' and 'Act of Faith' (HarperCollins); and for younger readers, 'Billabong Bill's Bushfire Christmas' (Random House), and the ‘Swashbuckler!’ trilogy (HarperCollins): 'Ocean Without End', 'The Pirate's Revenge' and 'The Silver Swan'.
Kelly taught creative writing at La Trobe University for many years and now runs writing retreats and masterclasses. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
Her novel 'Goddess' (HarperCollins) was based on the life of the remarkable Julie d'Aubigny, also known as Mademoiselle de Maupin - a 17th century opera singer and swordswoman.
Kelly's other books include the acclaimed young adult novels 'The Sultan's Eyes' and 'Act of Faith' (HarperCollins); and for younger readers, 'Billabong Bill's Bushfire Christmas' (Random House), and the ‘Swashbuckler!’ trilogy (HarperCollins): 'Ocean Without End', 'The Pirate's Revenge' and 'The Silver Swan'.
Kelly taught creative writing at La Trobe University for many years and now runs writing retreats and masterclasses. She lives in Melbourne, Australia, and on Waiheke Island, New Zealand.
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July 5, 2020
Christopher is sheltering in the bomb shelter in London during WWII. His phoenix ring heats up again, and he finds himself transported to the England in the time of Vikings and Saxons.
London is on fire again. Christopher struggles to survive the Vikings, the Saxon girls he meets and to get home.
At home things are tricky. Dad is home but he’s not the same. Mum has been promoted to fire truck driver. Christopher wants to help too. Dad’s not sure he wants his wife in danger and Christopher’s too young. Dad’s not sure of his role now either. How do things sort out?
The time travel is clever, and the parallels drawn between the fires associated with the bombing blitz of London during the Second World War and the burning of London by invading Vikings makes for an interesting reading.
Recommended for readers 10+
London is on fire again. Christopher struggles to survive the Vikings, the Saxon girls he meets and to get home.
At home things are tricky. Dad is home but he’s not the same. Mum has been promoted to fire truck driver. Christopher wants to help too. Dad’s not sure he wants his wife in danger and Christopher’s too young. Dad’s not sure of his role now either. How do things sort out?
The time travel is clever, and the parallels drawn between the fires associated with the bombing blitz of London during the Second World War and the burning of London by invading Vikings makes for an interesting reading.
Recommended for readers 10+
March 16, 2020
Engrossing historical time slip, easy to read with great main characters.
October 20, 2020
This is a series I would have devoured as a 10 year old! Fabulous time-slip, historical adventure. Can't wait for the next instalment - Vigil - coming 2021.
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