Vigil

The Fire Watcher Chronicles #3

by Kelly Gardiner

Third and final book in ‘The Fire Watcher Chronicles’ - a Middle Grade time-slip trilogy.

Paperback

Published January 1, 2019

About the author

Kelly 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.

Reviews

[Wendy Bridges · Rating 5 out of 5]

A brilliant end to the Fire Watcher trilogy! I was hooked from the start and led on an excitingly wild ride to the very end. I would have adored these books as a child and was transported to my younger self in their telling. Highly recommended for the young and the young at heart. (My 87 year old Mum, who was a child in England during WW2 also loves this series.)