Bøker av Irene Edwards

Step into the wonderful world of the Magic Islands for the third time, as the magical, mystical educational series continues...Still too much of a handful, even when captive, the naughty Purple Wizards are once again exiled for their environmental crimes - this time to a mythical land which shouldn't exist, a land of extinct animals and ancient fictional beasts. A land where time has suddenly stood still, caused by the same lunar eclipse which brought them there...Wizard Ambrosious needs help to start time up again - or half the Land of Now and Then will be in perpetual darkness, the other half perpetual light, and nothing will grow or thrive. He again needs the help of a particular group of schoolchildren, from a particular school in White Stone Town, Wales...So, Stefan and Megan, this time with their friend Trevor, are called on once more to save the Magic Islands from climate catastrophe, by helping to find a missing magical Box of Secrets and its Golden Key. Their investigation will introduce them to a host of long-extinct animals of Planet Earth: a Gigantopithecus, a Dodo, a Parasaulophus, and the inhabitants - both terrifying and friendly - of fearsome Dinosaur Country. Join them as both they and the Purple Wizards learn all about these real and legendary creatures, finding friendship and purpose along the way - and perhaps saving the Land of Now and Then from its inevitable end...

'The Land Of Now And Then' is book 3 in the 'Magic Islands' series. Step into the wonderful world of the 'Magic Islands' for the third time, as the magical, mystical, educational series continues... Still too much of a handful, even when captive, the naughty Purple Wizards are once again exiled for their environmental crimes - this time to a mythical land which shouldn't exist, a land of extinct animals and ancient fictional beasts. A land where time has suddenly stood still, caused by the same lunar eclipse which brought them there... Wizard Ambrosious needs help to start time up again - or half the Land of Now and Then will be in perpetual darkness, the other half perpetual light, and nothing will grow or thrive. He again needs the help of a particular group of schoolchildren, from a particular school in White Stone Town, Wales... So, Stefan and Megan, this time with their friend Trevor, are called on once more to save the Magic Islands from climate catastrophe, by helping to find a missing magical Box of Secrets and its Golden Key. Their investigation will introduce them to a host of long-extinct animals of Planet Earth: a Gigantopithecus, a Dodo, a Parasaulophus, and the inhabitants - both terrifying and friendly - of fearsome Dinosaur Country. Join them as both they and the Purple Wizards learn all about these real and legendary creatures, finding friendship and purpose along the way - and perhaps saving the Land of Now and Then from its inevitable end... A fun and exciting magical adventure for 8-12-year-olds, with an important environmental message... Book 1 - A Spooky WishBook 2 - Chaos In The CosmosBook 3 - The Land Of Now And Then

'A Spooky Wish' is book 1 in the 'Magic Islands' series. Centuries ago, there were a group of mysterious, some say magical islands, which fell victim to a monsters' curse, making them unreachable by sea. The islands were all but forgotten... But now a group of wicked, exiled Purple Wizards, led by the horrid Izzy Odorous, have found their way to the Magic Islands, and immediately make their evil plans to rule it and its people... Meanwhile, on a beach in Wales, two friends on a school project have found some very strange items, including a Book of Spells and a magic shell. Wishing they could learn where the items came from, Megan and Stefan are suddenly themselves whisked away to the Magic Islands, where they meet a collection of bizarre characters, including a silly jester, a pair of mean witches, a friendly dragon, a kidnapped king and a powerful, ancient magician. Soon they are all joining forces to stop the Purple Wizards' wicked plan and lift the islands' curse forever - and hopefully get the children back home...! A fun and exciting magical adventure for 8-12-year-olds, with an important environmental message... Book 1 - A Spooky WishBook 2 - Chaos In The CosmosBook 3 - The Land Of Now And Then Editorial review 5 Stars: Magical Read For Children 8-12 Years! Prologue: 'Magic Islands' (Book One): "Somewhere along the coast of Wales, there once existed a small group of islands. They were mysterious islands, often believed to be magical islands. Some were mountainous and craggy, others only undulated from high to low levels, from hillside to valley. ...The islands had few visitors, for the journeys across the seas to these islands were often treacherous, the seas around them being moody and the pathways unclear. ...It is said many ships had vanished in the rough waters and never returned home to Wales. When ships returned homewards, their sailors refrained from venturing again to the islands for they feared the mighty waves and great anger of the choppy seas. ...Ancient mariners often returned telling mystical and magical tales of having spied from a distance a curious clan of magical dwellers on the islands. ...But there was never any proof of such tales....As time went by the islands faded and vanished and the tales of the magical islands were soon forgotten, seemingly forever..." Forgotten until now! Author Irene Edward unlocks the mysteries of these fictitious Islands. My Thoughts: This is a fun read, where character Stefan and Megan make a wish on a Conch shell found on the Welsh coastline. Transported to the 'Magic Islands' by their wish, the story-line and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations come to life on the pages. Never a dull moment as wizards, witches, elves, dragons, castles, and a magical enchanted forest fills the readers imagination. Children eight to twelve will enjoy reading with an adult or alone. This book will make a great gift, bed-time story, library book, or a summer reading adventure. The author's desire to educate children and adults about the preservation of our planet shines through in her books. Irene provides educational guides, free worksheets for classroom and group discussions. (https: //cgofwales.co.uk) Editorial Review by Editor at Book Marketing Global Network/Book Reviews Central