Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain

I loved how Jess combines animal expertise with infinite imagination to create an unputdownable fantasy adventure. * A. F. Steadman, author of SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF *
I absolutely loved this book! It's perfect for fans of Skandar and Fireborn, with brilliant world building, great characterisation, heaps of peril and a subtle but knowledgeable eco angle. * Hannah Gold, author of THE LAST BEAR *
Hugely exhilarating and wildly imaginative, BEASTLANDS is a truly magnificent new fantasy series. Prepare to fall in love with Alethea, Rustus and Kayla as they embark on a heartstopping adventure packed full of intrigue, twists and a multitude of magical creatures. * Aisling Fowler, author of FIREBORN *
Beastlands is a fabulous adventure! Three kids - a sky rider, a warrior and a healer - journey into the forbidden Beastlands to find a lost creature and a cure for a plague. High-stakes action, gripping storytelling and a multitude of magical beasts! * Abi Elphinstone, author of SKY SONG *
BEASTLANDSis a triumph of imagination and animal lore. A non-stop thrilling adventure, Jess French has combined her training as a vet with a vibrant creativity. She has built a world with words that readers will marvel at, creatures they'll long to meet, and characters they'll adore journeying to Frostfall Mountain with. I could not put this book down, and I'm as hungry as a salinka for the next one. * M. G. Leonard, author of BEETLE BOY *
I adored this adventure so much! It has it all - excitement, fantastic characters and technicolour world building. Young readers are going to fall in love with Beastlands! * Jasbinder Bilan, author of ASHA AND THE SPIRIT BIRD *
A smart, imaginative fantasy, packed with magical creatures, which asks us to think about the damage we may have done to upset the ecological balance in our own world. * The Bookseller, Editor's Choice *
This captivating tale with incredible creatures and settings ... [is] an epic adventure brimming with friendship and peril that will grip UKS2 readers. Beastlands blends a winning potion of magic, fantasy and fast-paced adventure. We can't wait for the sequel. Highly recommended for 9-12 year olds. * School Reading List *
One of the most original, engaging children's stories I have read in ages. Jess French has conjured up something really special - a living, breathing, three-dimensional world of incredible characters and memorable, truly fantastic beasts. I can't wait for the next instalment! * Jules Howard, BBC Zoology Correspondent *
Beastlands opens up a whole new realm of mystery, adventure, and magical nature. It's impossible to not love this book. * Professor Ben Garrod *