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    The Children's Book Review

    Witches of Orkney Series Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read General
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    A fast read that will appeal to fans of Harry Potter or the Septimus Heap series …

    The Witches of Orkney delves into the lives of characters from author, professor, and literacy advocate Alane Adams’ Legends of Orkney fantasy mythology series for tweens.
     

    About the Book

    The Rubicus Prophecy Witches of Orkney Book TwoThe Rubicus Prophecy: Witches of Orkney: Book Two

    Written by Alane Adams

    Illustrated by Jonathan Stroh

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Abigail has just started her second year at the Tarkana Witch Academy and is already up to her ears studying for Horrid Hexes and Awful Alchemy! Worse, Endera’s malevolent spellbook has its hooks in her, whispering in her ear to use its dark magic. Meanwhile, the entire school is talking about the Rubicus Prophecy; a sign has arrived that the chosen witchling is among them, the one who will one day break Odin’s curse over them. When an Orkadian warship arrives carrying troubling news, Abigail and her friend Hugo are swept into a new mystery after a young boy from the ship, Robert Barconian, asks for their help retrieving a missing item.

    “The Rubicus Prophecy: Witches of Orkney: Book Two is a fast read that will likely appeal to fans of Harry Potter or the Septimus Heap series.” — The Children’s Book Review

    Ages 8-12 | Publisher: SparkPress | October 15, 2019 | ISBN-13: 978-1943006984

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    About the Author

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    Alane Adams

    Alane Adams is an author, professor, and literacy advocate. She is the author of the Legends of Orkney fantasy mythology series for tweens and The Coal Thief, The Egg Thief, The Santa Thief, and The Circus Thief picture books for early-grade readers. She lives in Southern California.

    Read our exclusive interview: Alane Adams Discusses the Witches of Orkney

    AlaneAdams.com | Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | Alane’s Literacy Foundation

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    58 Comments

    1. Linda A Gawthrop on August 30, 2019 4:01 am

      Just in time for Halloween!

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      • Val Ledesma on September 3, 2019 5:57 pm

        I am a big fan of Harry Potter since it came out up until this very day. This reminds me so much of Harry Potter I know it would make me happy to read this.

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    2. Staci A on August 30, 2019 1:00 pm

      My boys love fantasy books, so these look right up their alley!

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    3. Sherry B Russell on August 30, 2019 2:09 pm

      Daughter would love this!

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    4. Debra Dubois on August 30, 2019 2:13 pm

      Hi thanks for the chance my Arianna would love this her passion is reading and its perfect for her age she is 10 🙂

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    5. Karley Moore on August 30, 2019 2:15 pm

      I would love to win this for my niece who loves to read everything!

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    6. Tony Platz on August 30, 2019 3:00 pm

      My nephews would live this set.

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    7. fran brown on August 30, 2019 3:30 pm

      retired tutor. thanks for the possibly of winning for my students.

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    8. Judy Williams on August 30, 2019 3:39 pm

      My voracious reader of a granddaughter would love these books.

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    9. Beverly Laude on August 30, 2019 3:50 pm

      My two nieces would love these books

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    10. Kristina Kampf on August 30, 2019 4:07 pm

      So excited to try this series out and share it with my students! I’m always looking for interesting new things to add to my school library. Thank you for the opportunity to do so!

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    11. Elizabeth Matthiesen on August 30, 2019 4:33 pm

      My granddaughter loves this sort of novel and would be thrilled if I was to win this for her. Like me she’s an avid reader. 🙂

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    12. anne on August 30, 2019 4:36 pm

      MY grandson who is an avid reader would love this series and treasure the books.

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    13. Nancy Jachcik on August 30, 2019 5:52 pm

      My grandaughter is an avid reader I believe she would really enjoy reading and owning this set of books

      Reply
    14. sandra on August 30, 2019 6:53 pm

      i think my son will be intrigued by the witches

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    15. Teresa D Kunberger on August 30, 2019 7:02 pm

      My daughter would totally love this! That’s why I’m excited!!!

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    16. Amber Kolb on August 30, 2019 7:23 pm

      I love a good series and I love books about witches!

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    17. Sally Collingwood on August 31, 2019 1:43 am

      My granddaughter would love this as it is fabulous!

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    18. MaryLynn Hayes on August 31, 2019 2:48 am

      My granddaughter loves these types of stories

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    19. Cassandra Coleman on August 31, 2019 5:08 am

      I would love this for my daughter. She is apart of a small book club and she would love to introduce the books to her group.

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    20. Barbara on August 31, 2019 7:34 am

      I want to add this to my grandchildren’s collection of books. I think they would enjoy them.

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    21. Janet on August 31, 2019 8:27 am

      Love the cover! Looks like a great series!

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    22. Mary W on August 31, 2019 11:28 am

      The girls are avid readers and would devour this series!

      Reply
    23. Stephanie H. on August 31, 2019 11:44 am

      These books sound like they would be fun for the kids to read.

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    24. Suzanne R. Costner on August 31, 2019 11:53 am

      My students are always asking for “more books like Harry Potter.”

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    25. Gina Ferrell on August 31, 2019 8:47 pm

      I’m excited to win this booked set because my daughter loves to read.

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    26. susan hartman on August 31, 2019 11:32 pm

      I won the Harry Potter series years ago and loved the world it took me to. I would love to visit another magical world.

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    27. NANCY on August 31, 2019 11:33 pm

      Looks like a great set. Thanks.

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    28. Renee Rousseau on September 1, 2019 8:07 am

      I am excited to enter this giveaway to win a boxed set of the Witches of Ornkey series because books are the best gifts to both give and receive.

      Reply
    29. Victoria Scott on September 1, 2019 4:52 pm

      I think my daughter would really enjoy this series!

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    30. Leland Lee on September 2, 2019 12:25 am

      Perfect for my daughter

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    31. Xia Lee on September 2, 2019 12:31 am

      Perfect for my daughter

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    32. LJ on September 2, 2019 9:01 am

      This looks like a great new series for my kiddo to check out!

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    33. Michelle Catallo on September 2, 2019 4:30 pm

      My kids thoroughly enjoy witchcraft and wizardry books! Yay!

      Reply
    34. heather on September 2, 2019 4:45 pm

      I am super excited to win this book series. I know the kids in the family will love to read these.

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    35. Beth T. on September 2, 2019 10:06 pm

      All year long I am looking for great books to give to my nieces and nephews for Christmas. This series looks like something they would love–and that their parents would love to read with them, which is a real bonus.

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    36. DARLA KIDDER on September 2, 2019 10:52 pm

      I’m excited because I love the Harry Potter books and I have all of the books and movies.

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    37. Anne Marie Carter on September 3, 2019 4:27 pm

      I would love to win this for my classroom because my students love to read fantasy books.

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    38. Shannon Pickin on September 6, 2019 6:41 pm

      My kids are home schooled and they would love this book set!

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    39. Stacy Renee on September 9, 2019 8:17 am

      I read the Legends of Orkney series a couple of years ago and would love to continue with this new series!

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      • Bianca Schulze on September 9, 2019 9:25 am

        That’s wonderful that you love the series. Good luck!

        Reply
    40. Marie Moody on September 9, 2019 3:14 pm

      Love books about the unknown, and so does my granddaughter! Woo Hoo

      Reply
    41. Christina Moore on September 10, 2019 8:07 am

      I am very excited to win this box set for my granddaughter, she loves books

      Reply
    42. Ashley Vellucci on September 10, 2019 10:28 am

      This would be perfect for my 8 year old daughter. They are the types of mystical books that she loves!!! 🙂

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    43. Luc on September 10, 2019 11:41 am

      Win

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    44. Lynn P on September 11, 2019 12:56 am

      Great book set grandchildren would enjoy reading

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    45. Lynda Walls on September 15, 2019 9:16 pm

      I have a very bright 9 year old grandson who loves wizards and dragons and magic, unfortunately, usually in the form of video games. I get very excited when I think I’ve found a book he’ll enjoy. I’m pretty sure this one’s a winner! Whoever did the cover art did a great job.

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    46. Heidi on September 17, 2019 7:34 am

      I think my daughters would enjoy reading this series.

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    47. Antoinette M on September 17, 2019 8:45 am

      My daughter would love this series.

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    48. Jazmin G. on September 17, 2019 3:29 pm

      This sounds right up my alley!

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    49. mrsshukra on September 19, 2019 11:15 am

      My niece will enjoy this!

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    50. Jamie Martin on September 19, 2019 6:50 pm

      Cousin would love them,

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    51. Kathleen K on September 24, 2019 4:14 pm

      My daughter is just getting interested in fantasy series and would love to win this!

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    52. Debra Branigan on September 25, 2019 8:38 am

      I have grandchildren who would truly enjoy this fantasy series. I am excited for the chance. Thank you.

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    53. Sandra Dufoe on September 28, 2019 4:18 am

      My nephew would love this. Sounds like an amazing read.

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    54. Susan P. on September 28, 2019 10:24 pm

      My daughters love Harry Potter books and these sound like books they would love reading.

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    55. Julieh on September 29, 2019 11:27 am

      I’d like to win because these books are so good.

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    56. Leela on September 30, 2019 7:53 pm

      My kids would love it.

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