Journey into the magical world of the Snowlands – a collection of snow-globes owned by 12-year-old Zak Power.
Along the way, you’ll learn fantastic magic tricks you can do as you follow the adventures of Zak and his friends in the infinite worlds of the Snowlands!
You’ll meet monsters, giants, friends and foes, magical beings, wizards and find out who is responsible for causing the snow to fall within the Snowlands…
In Book I, Zak awakes to find himself magically transported into the Snowlands. He soon discovers his quest and goes in search of the mysterious stranger known as the Wanderer.
This epic magical fantasy is only just beginning. If you’re young or just young-at-heart, get ready for a thrilling ride as you journey into the magic of Snowlands!
Jay Fortune has lived all over England. He currently resides in Blackpool which embodies his love of entertainment and art. A full-time artist and writer, Jay spends his days reading, painting, writing and ‘Tourist Dodging’, cycling along the promenade whilst avoiding the holiday-makers. He loves books, art, magic, camomile tea* and cake. Jay recently celebrated his second decade of non-TV ownership. All Fall Down is his first novel. (*Or ‘Green Jasmine’ if they’re out of Camomile) www.jayfortune.co.uk
Twelve year old Zac awakes to find himself magically transported into the Snowlands, a collection of snow globes which he has collected. He soon discovers his quest and goes in search of the mysterious stranger known as the Wanderer. Along the way he encounters monsters, giants, friends and foes, magical beings and wizards. He also finds out who is responsible for causing the snow to fall within the Snowlands. I loved this book. Although it’s a YA book it is definitely also suitable for the young at heart. It had echoes of Clive Barker’s Weaveworld, the Prash reminded me of the carpet in which a world of rapture and enchantment was hiding. There were lots of really profound messages within this book, about picking your fights and trusting your journey. There was also a selection of ‘magic tricks’ for the reader to try themselves, which definitely helps them step into the story. The characters Zac and Anstey are relatable and where they begin to listen to what isn’t said out loud is beautiful. Their friendship and their emotions are portrayed in a very real fashion. A solid story with incredible inner illustrations. If you are a fan of Michael Ende’s The Neverending Story, this is definitely the book for you.