Fledgewitch
A Dragons of Hallow book
by
Lian Tanner
Illustrated by Martina Heiduczek
Publication date: 3rd April 2024
Series: Dragons of Hallow #2
Genre: Middle Grade / Fantasy
Pages: 352
RRP: $17.99AU (paperback)
Source: Courtesy of the publisher
Review: Fledgewitch: A Dragons of Hallow book
I am so glad I read Spellhound first. Although it isn't really necessary. If you have a copy of Fledgewitch and can't wait to read it there is some backstory. So jump right in!!
" Here are the Three Laws of Quill, carved in stone outside every town hall, and learnt by every schoolchild:
There shall be No Witches.
There shall be No Dragons.
There shall be NO SECRETS."
Our narrator from Spellhound is back with another enchanting tale filled with even more danger, magic and super cute characters than the first book. If that's even possible.
The book opens in the mountains of Quill with Brim living with her mum, dad and brother. She is taken away accused of being a fledgewitch and her parents are told she needs to be cured. Brim is sure she is not a witch, even if she has feathers growing from her elbows.
A young horned-glob named Snort (like a little calf) jumps in the car with Brim. Horned-globs are easily forgotten so Snort has no trouble venturing around as no-one remembers him. He wants to find the dragon, although he is terribly scared of them, to save his family.
This is another fast-paced immersive read. Brim and Snort are the cutest characters, they shake with fear but are courageous when the time comes.
Fledgewitch is a delightful tale of friendship, never giving up and using your powers for good.
Brim has her magic power in knitting. I loved this and wouldn't it be wonderful if it encouraged some children to try knitting themselves.
Bumbling laugh-out-loud villains and lots of jaw-dropping twists, which is something Lian does so well. I never see them coming.
Fledgewitch is a delightful story of family, love and working together. Championing commonsense, determination and perseverance.
My rating 5 / 5 🐮🐮🐮🐮🐮
Publisher recommended age 7 - 11 years
My review of Spellhound
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