I thought it would be interesting to talk about a couple of books for that 10 to teenage years group. I’ve read all these books, and can easily recommend them. Firstly is Andrew McGahan’s new series for teenagers, The Ship Kings. The first book is The Coming of the Whirlpool, the story of Dow Amber, born the son of a woodsman so must follow his father’s path. But Dow has a passion for the sea and this leads him to a village of fearful people, a ruling class of people (the Ship Kings) and a brush with a monstrous whirlpool. For slightly younger readers, there is John Stephens’ The Emerald Atlas, where three children become involved in an ancient prophecy. For the older kids, you cant go past Blood Red Road by Moira Young, a dystopian novel with Saba going in search for her stolen brother. The best teenage book I’ve read this year. It is for the older kids, because Saba does end up cage fighting. And lastly in this group, James Moloney’s Silvermay, the story of Sixteen year old Silvermay who must protect Nerigold’s baby from the dark forces of Coyle Strongbow. All four books will guarantee hours of silence in your home.
January 7 2012
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