Diane Magras è un'autrice la cui opera si addentra nel mondo medievale con dettagli accattivanti. La sua scrittura esplora una fascinazione per tutto ciò che è storico, dai castelli e dalle abbazie alla vita quotidiana della gente comune. Magras crea storie che trasportano i lettori in un passato riccamente immaginato. Il suo focus sugli aspetti non reali della vita medievale offre una prospettiva unica sull'epoca.
Set in a captivating world, this quest tale for middle graders features a young protagonist embarking on an adventurous journey filled with challenges and self-discovery. The narrative is rich with imaginative elements and relatable themes, making it a compelling read for young audiences. With engaging characters and a well-crafted plot, it stands out in the genre, offering both excitement and valuable life lessons.
***A New York Times Editors' Choice*** A Scottish medieval adventure about the youngest in a war-band who must free her family from a castle prison after knights attack her home--with all the excitement of Ranger's Apprentice and perfect for fans of heroines like Alanna from The Song of the Lioness series.One dark night, Drest's sheltered life on a remote Scottish headland is shattered when invading knights capture her family, but leave Drest behind. Her father, the Mad Wolf of the North, and her beloved brothers are a fearsome war-band, but now Drest is the only one who can save them. So she starts off on a wild rescue attempt, taking a wounded invader along as a hostage.Hunted by a bandit with a dark link to her family's past, aided by a witch whom she rescues from the stake, Drest travels through unwelcoming villages, desolate forests, and haunted towns. Every time she faces a challenge, her five brothers speak to her in her mind about courage and her role in the war-band. But on her journey, Drest learns that the war-band is legendary for terrorizing the land. If she frees them, they'll not hesitate to hurt the gentle knight who's become her friend.Drest thought that all she wanted was her family back; now she has to wonder what their freedom would really mean. Is she her father's daughter or is it time to become her own legend?
A young girl embarks on a thrilling adventure to eliminate dangerous shadow creatures in this contemporary fantasy. With a fast-paced narrative, the story appeals to fans of Dragon Pearl and the Lockwood & Co. series, blending elements of magic and danger as she navigates her responsibilities and confronts formidable foes.