Bøker av Katherine Roberts

* The final adventure in the award-winning Echorium Sequence. *Eleven years have passed since the Khizpriest's attempt to build a palace of dark crystal to break the power of the Echorium. A new generation of Singers is emerging, among them Kyarra - Frazhin's own lost daughter, raised on the Isle of Echoes by the Singers with no memory of her father.Frazhin hatches a final desperate plan to destroy the Echorium, and Kyarra is the only one who can stop him. She has the help of a beautiful boy-bird, who knows the secret of the yellow flowers that grow in the Quetzal Forest. But when she comes face to face with Frazhin, which will prove stronger: Kyarra's dark blood, or the Echorium's Songs?"Fast paced action and surprising plot twists... a satisfying conclusion." School Library Journal.

* Book 2 of the award winning Echorium Sequence. *Twenty years after the Khizpriest was defeated in Song Quest, a wild girl who kicks like a centaur comes to the Isle with hazy memories of half creatures being enslaved to mine dark crystal. Troubled novice Renn is the only one who can understand the wild girl's strange speech, although he wishes he could not!Renn and Shaiala accompany a Singer mission to the Purple Plains, where they are kidnapped by a woman who wears a mask of dark crystal. Chained in a barge with other frightened youngsters and a runaway Horselord prince, can they escape and work together to stop this sinister new threat to the world of the Singers?"Roberts writes vividly and dramatically with an accomplished grasp of plotting that carries the reader along." Books for Keeps

When one of Babylon's fabled dragons licks Tiamat's hand, her luck begins to change. A humble perfume-maker's daughter from the outer city, she is chosen to play in the Twenty Squares championships in the blue and gold palace against the best teams in the country.But with a mad king on the throne and the Persian army at the gates, Tiamat's gift is in demand for much higher stakes. Her lucky hand holds the key to the magical gateways that can get the Persians into the heart of the palace without a drop of blood being shed. When the writing is on the wall for the Babylonians, can Tiamat and her friends save the dragons from extinction?Book 2 of the action-packed Seven Fabulous Wonders series by award-winning author Katherine Roberts.

Lysippe and her sister Tanais are the last of the legendary Amazon warriors. Enslaved by the evil Alchemist, they lead a daring escape and seek sanctuary in the Temple of Artemis at Ephesus.But the Temple's magical protection relies on a mysterious Stone that the Alchemist wants for its power to turn metal into gold, and he will stop at nothing to get it. When their sanctuary burns, can Lysippe discover the secret of the fearsome gryphon in time to save her injured sister from a fate worse than death?Book 3 of the action-packed Seven Fabulous Wonders series by Branford Boase award winning author Katherine Roberts."Katherine Roberts is a children's author of genuine skill and imagination." Publishing News.

King Arthur is dead... meet his daughter Rhianna Pendragon! Rhianna has grown up in hiding on the enchanted isle of Avalon, where she learns to ride a mist horse with the help of her friend Prince Elphin. This idyllic childhood ends when Merlin arrives through the mist, bringing her father's body felled in battle by the dark knight Mordred. Rhianna sets out for Camelot to find Arthur's missing sword Excalibur and challenge her cousin Mordred for the throne, but on the way she and her friends encounter Mordred's witch-mother, Morgan Le Fay, and find themselves fighting a lot more than Arthur's human enemies. "Weaves Arthurian legend, Celtic myth and imagination into a romping tale. Rhianna has you on her side long before she rides into battle brandishing Excalibur." The Times The first book in an enchanting series for younger readers by the award-winning author of 'Song Quest'.

Rhianna's final task is to find the mythical Grail, which Arthur's knights never managed to bring back to Camelot. If she can take this powerful fourth Light into Avalon, where her father's body lies in the crystal caverns, then she hopes its magic will heal the king's mortal wound so that he can reclaim his throne from the dark knight Mordred. However, not even the Grail can rescue more than one soul from the dark, and when Prince Elphin goes missing Rhianna must make a heart-breaking choice that will decide the fate of both their worlds. Book 4 of the enchanting Pendragon Legacy series by the award winning author of 'Song Quest'. "There is magic at work here as strong as Merlin's." Mary Hoffman, The Guardian.

Short tales inspired by history and legend from the award-winning author of 'Song Quest'. This collection of short fiction featuring strong heroines takes you on a spiritual journey from the temples of Ancient Egypt to the present day. Along the way, you'll meet Queen Boudicca's daughters, the doomed prophetess Cassandra of Troy, and a contemporary Cleopatra still looking for romance. You'll also meet fictional characters, including a brave gladiator girl and a less-than-famous fallen angel, and discover what King Midas' wife really thought of his golden touch. This book is the latest addition to the author's 'Ampersand Tales' series of short fiction suitable for readers aged 13+.

It's not easy being a half blood.Aura has grown up on tiny Alimia, safe from the humans who blinded her telchine mother. But when an earthquake topples the famous Colossus on nearby Rhodes, trapping Aura underwater, she is forced to beg the islanders for help.Escaping the clutches of the chief priest with the help of the Night Moth gang, Aura takes refuge in her mother's world. Can she persuade the sea-born telchines to make peace with the human islanders in time to stop the earthquakes from destroying her home?Book 6 of the action-packed Seven Fabulous Wonders series by award winning author Katherine Roberts.

It was the perfect crime.When the workers building Lord Khafre's pyramid plot to steal the treasure buried in the nearby Great Pyramid, the only thing they are afraid of is the curse that protects the tomb. They recruit craftsman's son Senu and his otherworldly ka 'Red' to help them with the magic.But Red is afraid to talk to the kas of the dead, and when the robbery goes wrong Senu finds himself trapped inside the pyramid with a powerful spirit intent upon revenge. Can Senu and apprentice priestess Reonet open the magical ka-door in time to save their families from the dead pharaoh's fury?Discover an ancient world of magic and adventure in Book 1 of the Seven Fabulous Wonders series by Branford Boase Award winning author Katherine Roberts."I thought it was WONDERFUL... I couldn't put it down!" Diana Wynne Jones.

Rhianna has been given a mysterious jewel by her mother Queen Guinevere. The stone came from King Arthur's crown, which was stolen by a dragon from the battlefield after the king fell fighting the dark knight Mordred. Rhianna needs to find her father's crown before Mordred does, and restore its magical jewel to discover the secrets of her Pendragon ancestors so that she can complete her quest. But who will control the dragon, when it comes to claim its prize? Book 3 of the enchanting Pendragon Legacy series by the award-winning author of 'Song Quest'. "A cracking adventure story for young readers." Carousel

"This series should bring the Arthurian legends alive for a new audience." The Bookseller. Rhianna Pendragon has found her father's sword Excalibur, and fought off Saxon warriors and an ice-breathing dragon to reach the safety of Camelot. Now she and her friends set out on a dangerous quest to the North Wall to rescue her mother, Queen Guinevere, who is being held prisoner by the dark knight Mordred. Can they mend the broken Lance so that the queen's champion Sir Lancelot can duel with the dark knight for her freedom? And who will carry the Lance, when Mordred's witch-mother casts a spell to ensnare them all? Book 2 of the enchanting Pendragon Legacy series for young readers by the award-winning author of 'Song Quest'.

Chariot racing is dangerous enough without a demon to worry about. When lighthouse boy Zeuxis is chosen to drive the Roman chariot in Alexandria's hippodrome against Queen Cleopatra's champion horses, he hopes to win his freedom. But the Romans do not expect him to complete the race, and first he must avoid the curse buried in the track by the queen's brother Prince Ptolemy.With the rival supporters rioting in the streets, and the Roman army set to invade, can Zeuxis keep the lighthouse fire burning and persuade the legendary demon of Alexandria to help him save the city?Final book of the action-packed Seven Fabulous Wonders series by Branford Boase award winning author Katherine Roberts.

Climb on my back, if you dare, and let me carry you into the battles that changed the world... So speaks Alexander the Great's bold black stallion Bucephalas, one of the most famous horses of the ancient world, as he recounts their epic journey from Macedonia across Persia and over the Himalayas into India, straight from the horse's mouth. In the tradition of Anna Sewell's Black Beauty and Michael Morpurgo's War Horse, this mixture of fiction and history will appeal to readers looking for a lively account of the legends surrounding Alexander of Macedon and the men and women who followed him to the ends of the earth. "A major work of historical fiction." John Newman - Bookseller's Choice, Publishing News. "A funny, informative and highly original historical novel." The Times. "Roberts wears her considerable research lightly, and you never question for a minute that this was how Alexander came to rule the Mediterranean and the east... but it is not romanticised; you feel the glory of victory but also see how it ultimately corrupts the victor. And the ending, for both king and horse, is as moving as anything I've read." Mary Hoffman, The Guardian. "Seen through the eyes of Bucephalas and his groom, Alexander is admirably shown... Given that Alexander's life is one long series of battles, Roberts sustains extraordinary tension, variety and surprise. This is a wild, surging, enormously readable narrative. Bucephalas joins Anna Sewell's Black Beauty and Richard Adams' Traveller as one of the great equine storytellers." Books for Keeps (5 star review) "Relish this gallop through history and give "flat ears" to anyone who threatens to disturb your reading. This book is a tremendous achievement... a truly epic adventure story with masses of factual detail and sympathetic insights, not least into the psychology of warfare. What more can I say? Encourage your students to read it!" Alison Hurst, School Librarian magazine.

Prepare to be enchanted in this sequel to Katherine Roberts' best-selling novel SPELLFALL.It is six months since the rebel Caster Lord Hawk kidnapped Natalie and was imprisoned inside the Thrallstone by his son Merlin. Now the soultrees of Earthaven are preparing for the Blossoming, when treemages will fertilize the flowers with unicorn dust to grow new spells.But Earthaven's magic is draining away through the gateways into the human world, where Lord Hawk has escaped and is reforming his spellclave. To restore their power, the Spell Lords summon Natalie to take her mother's seat on the Council of Oq. They have chosen a powerful young treemage called Squirrel to join her, but he is not ready to sacrifice his familiar and flees into the human world, where he becomes Lord Hawk's prey.With the Blossoming fast approaching, Natalie and her friends once again find themselves fighting Hawk's Casters in a desperate race to gain Power of Thirteen - only this time Natalie has learned how to cast spells and is determined to do things her way, no matter what the Spell Lords say...Praise for Book 1 Spellfall: "Fantasy adventure with shades of Tolkien and Pullman. Superb." The Bookseller.

Sosi thinks he is cursed - each month at the full moon, he can shed his skin and change his shape. But when his brother Theron is injured during training, Sosi is persuaded to take his place in the Olympic Games. Yet even though he has copied Theron's body, Sosi cannot run as fast as an Olympic athlete, and only the winner of the Boys' Sprint can carry the torch to light the sacred flame in the Temple of Zeus that has the power to protect Greece from her enemies.With the Persians targeting the athletes in revenge for Alexander the Great burning their palaces, can Sosi persuade the winged goddess Nike to descend from the palm of Zeus in time to stop the terrorists from destroying the Games?Book 5 of the action-packed Seven Fabulous Wonders series by award winning author Katherine Roberts.

Natalie saw the first spell in the supermarket car park. She was wet and cold and had better things to do than pick up someone else's litter. But the trap had been baited by one who knew a lot more about spells than she did...Snatched from her family and stranded in another world, can Natalie persuade her kidnapper's son Merlin to help her escape in time to save the enchanted land of Earthaven, where unicorns roam and giant trees provide sanctuary for her mother's soul?Originally published by Chicken House/Scholastic in 2001, Spellfall was selected by American independent booksellers as the "book most likely to fill the Harry Potter void this fall"."A thrilling and fast-paced fantasy adventure with shades of Tolkien and Pullman. Superb." The Bookseller.

When Yesugei the Brave, leader of the Mongol Alliance, rides across the steppe to claim her as the bride of his eldest son Temujin, Borta's worst fear is leaving her family and her pet deer behind to live in her husband's tent. Then Temujin's father is murdered, and Borta becomes the prize in a game of power that takes her into the spirit world on a quest to rescue her young husband from his enemies and help him become Khan. Inspired by the 13th century 'Secret History of the Mongols', this second part of the legend is told in Borta's own words as she attempts to control the silver-blue wolf that haunts her dreams. Look out for these other titles in the series: Book 1: Prince of Wolves - Temujin's storyBook 3: Blood of Wolves - Jamukha's story Katherine Roberts is the award-winning author of 'Song Quest'. Her Legend of Genghis Khan series is suitable for YA and adult readers.

When Dei the Wise promises his daughter's hand in marriage to Yesugei the Brave's eldest son Temujin, orphaned prince Jamukha sees his chances of marrying Borta slipping away. Desperate to win her back, he swears the blood bond with Temujin, hoping to steal Borta from him when they are camping together. But the spirits have their own plans for the new Mongol nation. Torn between his desire for Borta and his growing loyalty to his blood brother, Jamukha is helpless to resist when the wolf demands its terrible price. Inspired by the 13th century 'Secret History of the Mongols', this final part of the legend is told in Jamukha's own words as he kneels before his blood brother and begs forgiveness for what he has done. "Wonderful, terrific storytelling with a real sensitivity for the past." Ian Mortimer, author of the Time Traveller's Guides. Look out for these other titles in the series: Book 1: Prince of Wolves - Temujin's storyBook 2: Bride of Wolves - Borta's story Katherine Roberts is the award-winning author of 'Song Quest'. Her Legend of Genghis Khan series is suitable for YA and adult readers.

Mongolia, 12th century. Spirits walk under the red moon. Guided by an ancient prophecy, a boy rides across the steppe seeking a bride to unite the clans under a single banner. Inspired by the 13th century 'Secret History of the Mongols', this first part of the legend is told by the young khan Temujin as he leads his family out of exile to avenge his murdered father, and sets out on a trail of revenge that will turn him into the ruthless warrior known as Genghis Khan. "Wonderful, terrific storytelling with a real sensitivity for the past." Ian Mortimer, author of The Time Traveller's Guides. Look out for these other titles in the series: Book 2: Bride of Wolves Book 3: Blood of Wolves Katherine Roberts is the award-winning author of 'Song Quest'. Her Khan books are suitable for YA and adult readers.

* Winner of the Branford Boase Award. *When novice singer Rialle hears the cry of the merlee, she knows her life will never be the same again. Taken from the Echorium as part of a dangerous mission to punish the hunters, she finds herself a prisoner of the Karch, where the evil Khizpriest wields black crystal that can control people's thoughts.Meanwhile, class rebel Kherron has fled the Singer Isle, and also finds himself facing the power of the Khiz. He has friends in the Karch - but when the Khizpriest tries to use Rialle's songs against the Isle, which side will Kherron choose?"Fascinating and poetic... extremely original too." Joan Aiken.This debut novel from award-winning UK author Katherine Roberts is the first part of a trilogy, followed by 'Crystal Mask' and 'Dark Quetzal'.

When Alexis touches one of the beautiful statues that decorate the Mausoleum, bringing her to life, he has little idea what he has done. For the woman who takes the place of his dead mother has no soul, while the king's lonely daughter orders Alexis to wake her collection of stone monsters with his magic.With the legendary chimera on the rampage, Alexis and Princess Phoebe soon discover there is more than one body buried in the Mausoleum. The ghosts of Halicarnassus are out for revenge...Book 4 of the action-packed Seven Fabulous Wonders series by award winning author Katherine Roberts.

This collection of short science fiction from the award-winning author of 'Song Quest' brings together seven tales about heroines in space. Each story carries an introduction by the author, giving a fascinating glimpse into the early days of her writing career and making this volume the perfect companion to her fantasy collection 'Mythic and Magical'. Note: These stories were originally published for adults and may contain material unsuitable for younger readers, hence suggested reading age 13+.

This collection of seven fantasy tales by the author of 'Song Quest' brings together some of Katherine Roberts' best loved short fiction from the 1990s. Each story carries an introduction by the author, giving a fascinating glimpse into the inspiration behind her award-winning debut novel and the early days of her writing career. Note: Some of the stories in this collection were previously published for adults, but are suitable for most readers aged 13+.

Packed full of clear topic summaries, knowledge check questions and sample exam-style questions and answers with commentaries, this guide will help students aim for and achieve the highest grades.

Packed full of clear topic summaries, knowledge check questions and sample exam-style questions and answers with commentaries, this guide will help students aim for and achieve the highest grades.

Packed full of clear topic summaries, knowledge check questions and sample exam-style questions and answers with commentaries, this guide will help students aim for and achieve the highest grades.