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 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
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.
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