Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret
A thrilling underwater adventure awaits Magnus Fin
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Floris Books
Published:23rd Feb '12
Should be back in stock very soon
In this thrilling underwater adventure, Magnus Fin discovers a mysterious chest that leads to challenges involving his selkie heritage and a quest to help Neptune.
In Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret, the adventure begins when a rusty metal chest washes ashore during a fierce storm. For Magnus Fin, an eleven-year-old boy who is part selkie, this event marks the start of a series of challenges. Despite living on land, Magnus can breathe underwater, a secret he has kept hidden from his peers. However, when he investigates the chest and injures his hand, his sealskin begins to show, drawing the attention of his teacher and sparking rumors about his true nature.
As whispers spread about 'fish people', Magnus must navigate both the challenges of adolescence and the mysteries of the ocean. Meanwhile, deep beneath the waves, the great sea god Neptune faces a crisis of his own. His treasures of wisdom have been stolen, leading to a loss of memory and power. The key to restoring balance in the sea may lie within the very chest that Magnus has discovered. With the clock ticking, he must uncover its secrets and retrieve what has been lost.
Yet, as Magnus dives deeper into this underwater quest, a young journalist is hot on the trail of the selkie rumors. He must race against time to complete his mission before his family's secret is exposed, which could force them to leave their home in the bay forever. Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret is a captivating tale of adventure, identity, and the importance of family.
'Mackay's strength is in the atmosphere of the wild northern shore line conveyed with skill and imbued with her own love and experience of the place... The plot is well organised and entertains well enough without ever being too dramatic... A wonderful gift for any child.'
-- Anna Phillips, New View.
'Janis's storytelling skills dance on the pages as she outlines the environmental damage that the sea is subjected to ... It is written with sympathy and understanding but there is no talking down. The book is perfect for intelligent 10 year olds and is a creditable addition to the Kelpies library.'
-- Lothian Life
'The gentle, imaginative prose of the story, especially the undersea world, carries you along and makes this a worthwhile read for kids and fanciful adults.'
-- Vermont Country Sampler
'There is excitement and warmth... a very positive story and will attract children who love animals and enjoy being by the sea.'
-- Sarah Mears, School Librarian
'The world of the selkie is delightfully imagined... Slightly other-worldly in tone, this books makes telling points about the need for humans to stop treating the seas as an infinitely renewable resource to be despoiled at our pleasure.'
--Carousel
ISBN: 9780863158650
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 220g
224 pages