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Charmseekers 1: The Queen's Bracelet

Author
Genre
Media
Mixed Media
Publisher
Orion
ISBN
978-140910837
Audio Extract
Reviewer
Vicky

Synopsis

When Charm became Queen of Karisma, the Silversmith made her a precious gift. A bracelet. On it are fastened 13 silver amulets, called 'charms' in honour of the new queen. The bracelet is magic with the power to control the forces of nature and keep everything in balance. As long as Queen Charm, and she alone, has possession of the bracelet all will be well. And so it was until Zorgan, the evil magician, stole the bracelet and scattered the charms far and wide. Then there was chaos! Meanwhile, in our world (the 'Outworld' to Karismans), Sesame Brown is waiting to go shopping with her best friend Maddy. Little does she know she's about to be whisked away on the adventure of a lifetime. She's about to become a Charmseeker. Ses suddenly finds herself in a strange new land with castles and forests, princesses and magicians, the friendly tunganoras, Hob and Fig, and the less friendly gribblers. The race is on to find the charms and Sesame is determined to win. Charmingly written stories,appealing characters, a beautifully imagined world with its own language - plus a silver charm to add to your bracelet with each book. Collect them all and complete the bracelet.

Review

Amy Tree's charmseeker story The Queen's Bracelet is not only beautifully written but charmingly read by Kate O'Sullivan. You are very quickly drawn into the world Sesame Brown and her friend Maddy and their efforts to find the charms that have been lost from the stolen Bracelet and will they overcome the Zorgan the evil magician.

I was really surprised as to how much I enjoyed this story and how well it had been written. there are plenty of illustrations in the book that are both entertaining and informative in telling the story. This is not a wishy washy story at all but very well constructed with a real adventure for the children involved.

I highly recommend it especially for the 5-10 age group and the adults who may listen to or read this story with the children.

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