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The Stargold Chronicles #2
The Wild Folk Rising
The magical Wilf Folk of Farallone are in desperate trouble. The City Brothers have discovered that the Country is full of stargold and so they've invaded, hell-bent on destruction.
Country girl Comfrey and City Boy Tin are the only humans the Wild Folk trust. They must venture deep underground and to the highest mountains in their quest to save this beautiful world from devastation.
Country girl Comfrey and City Boy Tin are the only humans the Wild Folk trust. They must venture deep underground and to the highest mountains in their quest to save this beautiful world from devastation.
404 pages, Paperback
Published May 2, 2019
About the author
Sylvia Linsteadt
12 books99 followersSylvia Victor Linsteadt is a writer, artist, and certified animal tracker. Her work—both fiction and non-fiction—is rooted in myth, ecology, feminism & bioregionalism, and is devoted to broadening our human stories to include the voices of the living land.
Her published fiction includes the middle grade children’s duology The Stargold Chronicles—The Wild Folk (Usborne, June 2018) and The Wild Folk Rising (Usborne, May 2019)— Our Lady of the Dark Country, a collection of short stories (January 2018) and Tatterdemalion (Unbound, Spring 2017); her works of nonfiction include The Wonderments of the East Bay (Heyday 2014), and Lost Worlds of the San Francisco Bay Area (Heyday, Spring 2017). Her short fiction has been published in New California Writing 2013, Dark Mountain, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, The Golden Key and Deathless Press. She has a regular column with Earthlines Magazine, and her creative nonfiction can also be found in Poecology, Dark Mountain, and News from Native California. For three years (from 2013 to 2016) Sylvia ran a stories-in-the-mail business called Wild Talewort, in which she sent out rewilded tellings of fairytales and myths to the physical-post boxes of hundreds of subscribers around the world.
Lost Worlds of the San Francisco Bay Area won the Northern California Book Award in General Nonfiction in 2018.
The short story “The Midwife of Temescal” won the James D. Phelan Literary Award from the San Francisco Foundation in Fall 2014. She has an Honors B.A. in Literary Arts from Brown University.
She is represented by Jessica Woollard at David Higham Associates, 7th Floor, Waverley House, 7-12 Noel Street, London W1F 8GQ
Her published fiction includes the middle grade children’s duology The Stargold Chronicles—The Wild Folk (Usborne, June 2018) and The Wild Folk Rising (Usborne, May 2019)— Our Lady of the Dark Country, a collection of short stories (January 2018) and Tatterdemalion (Unbound, Spring 2017); her works of nonfiction include The Wonderments of the East Bay (Heyday 2014), and Lost Worlds of the San Francisco Bay Area (Heyday, Spring 2017). Her short fiction has been published in New California Writing 2013, Dark Mountain, Beneath Ceaseless Skies, The Golden Key and Deathless Press. She has a regular column with Earthlines Magazine, and her creative nonfiction can also be found in Poecology, Dark Mountain, and News from Native California. For three years (from 2013 to 2016) Sylvia ran a stories-in-the-mail business called Wild Talewort, in which she sent out rewilded tellings of fairytales and myths to the physical-post boxes of hundreds of subscribers around the world.
Lost Worlds of the San Francisco Bay Area won the Northern California Book Award in General Nonfiction in 2018.
The short story “The Midwife of Temescal” won the James D. Phelan Literary Award from the San Francisco Foundation in Fall 2014. She has an Honors B.A. in Literary Arts from Brown University.
She is represented by Jessica Woollard at David Higham Associates, 7th Floor, Waverley House, 7-12 Noel Street, London W1F 8GQ
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March 27, 2023
We return back to Farallone with our courageous MC's Tin and Comfrey as well as their stout-heart leveret companions Mallow and Myrtle to save their beautiful world from destruction
The children go through a very harrowing journey filled with loss, grief, and hardships but also hope, love, and kindness. Linsteadt makes all of her characters so real and makes you instantly fall in love with them. Each new character Tin and Comfrey met were always important to the story and added something to the plot. The writing is eloquent and very visual. The entire country and the wild-folk that inhabit it are enchanting! I wanted to learn more and more about Farallone and its remarkable creatures and folk. The mythology is so rich and creative.
This has such a powerful and important message within its pages. The effects of climate change tied in with magical elements. It's quite a profound read and something that really speaks with care and passion about our natural world. The mourning trees chapter was absolutely heart-breaking and intense, and yet true in a way to the devastation of trees in our own world. I do think some scenes might be a bit heavy for some kids even though this is classed as MG, I would recommended it to the ages 13-16, and adults with young hearts.
The author has highlighted the beauty and serenity of a simple and cleaner life, one which I very much try to endeavour to undertake. An epic conclusion to the Wild Folk duology, finishing off with very, very bittersweet ending.
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The children go through a very harrowing journey filled with loss, grief, and hardships but also hope, love, and kindness. Linsteadt makes all of her characters so real and makes you instantly fall in love with them. Each new character Tin and Comfrey met were always important to the story and added something to the plot. The writing is eloquent and very visual. The entire country and the wild-folk that inhabit it are enchanting! I wanted to learn more and more about Farallone and its remarkable creatures and folk. The mythology is so rich and creative.
This has such a powerful and important message within its pages. The effects of climate change tied in with magical elements. It's quite a profound read and something that really speaks with care and passion about our natural world. The mourning trees chapter was absolutely heart-breaking and intense, and yet true in a way to the devastation of trees in our own world. I do think some scenes might be a bit heavy for some kids even though this is classed as MG, I would recommended it to the ages 13-16, and adults with young hearts.
The author has highlighted the beauty and serenity of a simple and cleaner life, one which I very much try to endeavour to undertake. An epic conclusion to the Wild Folk duology, finishing off with very, very bittersweet ending.
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May 16, 2021
This was a good book, but I didn't enjoy it as much as the first one.
June 24, 2019
This is probably the best book i have ever read. it has such an exciting story line and the ending is really cool and unexpected, i dont want to give too much away but let me say it is one good ending. this story shows how just one boy and one girl to save farallfone before it all dies and how we should truly respect nature and what could happen in our world if we dont. what i also loved is how this book will help to inspire many people to help the environment as that is what the people try to do in the book as Tin and Comfrey have to stop the brothers killing farralfone, which they are doing by killing all the animals, using all the stargold and cutting trees, before its too late
September 21, 2019
The Wild Folks rise again in this epic conclusion to The Wild Folk series. Tim and Comfrey's mission this time is to save the Wild folks and the island of Farallone from the evil and selfish Brothers trying to encroach on their land and extracting star gold from the bloodstream of the residents.
Tim and Comfrey are the only human living among the wild folks and when a crisis emerges. they have to take help from the different animal clans living on the island, the hardest being to convince them to trust a human when it's the humankind that's against their survival. But they have the Weaver of Farallone (a giant spider) on their side and must find three very important objects before time runs out.
This adventure that Tim and Comfrey embark on is dangerous and whimsical, and one of a kind. They are kind kids who show a great level of dedication in saving Farallone including submitting to a life full of nightmares and sacrificing everything they hold dear. The story glides smoothly and there are both lighter and dangerous moments. The author pulls out a lot of amazing tricks out of her proverbial hat making this a page-turner.
Tim and Comfrey's friendship and trust the wild folks have on them are justified. The prophecy that is to be fulfilled in this story had been foretold in the first book of the series. The language is fluid and easy to follow and the characters are a treat to read and follow. There are equal parts of hardship and achievements and it's a complete package. Would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a light read with enough adventure to transport you to another world.
Tim and Comfrey are the only human living among the wild folks and when a crisis emerges. they have to take help from the different animal clans living on the island, the hardest being to convince them to trust a human when it's the humankind that's against their survival. But they have the Weaver of Farallone (a giant spider) on their side and must find three very important objects before time runs out.
This adventure that Tim and Comfrey embark on is dangerous and whimsical, and one of a kind. They are kind kids who show a great level of dedication in saving Farallone including submitting to a life full of nightmares and sacrificing everything they hold dear. The story glides smoothly and there are both lighter and dangerous moments. The author pulls out a lot of amazing tricks out of her proverbial hat making this a page-turner.
Tim and Comfrey's friendship and trust the wild folks have on them are justified. The prophecy that is to be fulfilled in this story had been foretold in the first book of the series. The language is fluid and easy to follow and the characters are a treat to read and follow. There are equal parts of hardship and achievements and it's a complete package. Would definitely recommend it if you're looking for a light read with enough adventure to transport you to another world.
May 21, 2024
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July 9, 2019
✨The Wild Folk Rising By Sylvia V. Linsteadt✨
The magical Wild Folk of Farallone are in desperate trouble. The City Brothers have discovered that the Country is full of stargold and so they've invaded, hell-bent on destruction. Country girl Comfrey and City boy Tin are the only humans the Wild Folk trust. They must venture deep underground and to the highest mountains in their quest to save this beautiful world from devastation. The thrilling finale to the timeless fantasy adventure that began with The Wild Folk.
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✨So, basically, if you are planning to read something which will blow up your mind and this is exactly what you need to read. This is the continuation of the adventure that was carried in the wild folk by the author. This is extremely enjoyable. This is a children's book but it's not really a children's book and I have no intentions of confusing you but the book has deep secret message which is very important for adults to know about it.
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The language is smart and easy plus it's very beautifully written and compiled. The best part is the characters and I love them with my heart. The author is too good at winning heart and she has mine. I am s eager to read more such books from her. It's definitely recommended.
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Rating: 4🌟
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The magical Wild Folk of Farallone are in desperate trouble. The City Brothers have discovered that the Country is full of stargold and so they've invaded, hell-bent on destruction. Country girl Comfrey and City boy Tin are the only humans the Wild Folk trust. They must venture deep underground and to the highest mountains in their quest to save this beautiful world from devastation. The thrilling finale to the timeless fantasy adventure that began with The Wild Folk.
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✨So, basically, if you are planning to read something which will blow up your mind and this is exactly what you need to read. This is the continuation of the adventure that was carried in the wild folk by the author. This is extremely enjoyable. This is a children's book but it's not really a children's book and I have no intentions of confusing you but the book has deep secret message which is very important for adults to know about it.
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The language is smart and easy plus it's very beautifully written and compiled. The best part is the characters and I love them with my heart. The author is too good at winning heart and she has mine. I am s eager to read more such books from her. It's definitely recommended.
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Rating: 4🌟
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July 26, 2021
I'm so sad to have finished this book.
The intensity, the emotions, I am speechless, I have no words to describe how this book made me feel and it's wonderful! This is the kind writing all books need, leaving the reader speechless. I was angry, I was sad, I was happy, it broke me at times, it captured me in a web of feelings. My heart ached for Farallone. And the characters, gosh they're amazing. I love how she can write the kindest people and their beautiful personalities (all except the evil brothers). There were so many places where if I could cry, I would have, but I definitely cried on the inside. It was beautiful...
The intensity, the emotions, I am speechless, I have no words to describe how this book made me feel and it's wonderful! This is the kind writing all books need, leaving the reader speechless. I was angry, I was sad, I was happy, it broke me at times, it captured me in a web of feelings. My heart ached for Farallone. And the characters, gosh they're amazing. I love how she can write the kindest people and their beautiful personalities (all except the evil brothers). There were so many places where if I could cry, I would have, but I definitely cried on the inside. It was beautiful...
January 4, 2023
Het enige nadeel van een boek dat zich afspeelt in een alternatieve wereld, is dat het er niet naar uitziet dat de gelijkaardige problemen in onze wereld zo volledig aangepakt zullen worden. Misschien moeten we allemaal meer boeken zoals deze lezen?
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January 13, 2022
This one is as good as the first one.
September 6, 2022
It took me a little longer to get into the sequel, but it is just as beautiful as the first.
October 9, 2025
Непогане завершення дилогії, рахуючи, що ця серія не з моїх улюблених, проте в цілому, гарна.
April 19, 2026
Even better than the first book, although bleaker and more violent. A modern classic epic tale of Man vs Nature, an important and timely two-book series. Lots of love for these characters.
February 15, 2021
The length of time it’s taken me to pick this up is absolutely criminal given how much I enjoyed the first in the series in 2018, but I’m so glad I know now how Comfrey and Tin’s story ends, because it’s a wonderful duology and definitely a must read if you’re looking for books connected to nature. This picks up not too far from where the Wild Folk ends, and continues the story of Comfrey and Tin (and their friends/family who work alongside them) trying to defeat the Brothers, who want to extract precious stargold from the magical Wild Folk, for their own gain, led by the despicable Father Ralstein. I absolutely adore both Comfrey and Tin, who are both so gifted and special in their own ways that they form the perfect team by combining these talents and abilities, and even though things were incredibly bleak throughout this book, there’s still hope to be found because people are working so hard to try and prevent the Brothers from destroying the world of Farallone completely. My particular favourites in the ensemble are definitely still Myrtle and Mallow, but I very much enjoyed some of the new characters in this book too, such as Mary. Farallone is described so beautifully, even in the dark time it faces throughout the duology, and the worldbuilding is beyond exquisite; I love the mythology of its creation story and how it’s evolved into this incredible, magical celebration of nature, when it’s not being tainted by greed and hatred of anything that is in any way different. I have to admit I was hoping for a different ending, but after reflecting on what did happen in the weeks since I read this, I think it ended in a way that was very true to the series- it’s bittersweet and beautiful and a reminder that nature has so much power, but that it must never be used for evil.
August 6, 2020
Weaving together strands of a stark dystopian future, environmental responsibility and an exquisitely crafted world, this book sings with adventure, imagination and the magic of the natural world. It also begs a question about the interconnectedness of all life and our individual responsibility within that. All the while, the reader is taken on an amazing and marvelous journey filled with dramatic circumstances, fantastical places and intriguing characters and friendships. Lush and vibrantly depicted landscapes add texture and a sense of reality to the fantasy world. While Comfrey and Tin struggle with understanding their roles and capabilities, there comes an overriding sense that, sometimes, they are simply going to have to believe in themselves, even when all is bleak and unlikely. And through them, so do we. There is so much to applaud about this story, the best I can say is please, please read it. Beautifully written, utterly captivating, timeless and so very wondrous.
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