Eternal Seas: The Relic Hunters: Book One (The Relic Hunters, #1)

by Lexi Rees

Such a small parcel shouldn't cause experienced smugglers much trouble. But, as Finn and Aria discover, this is the most dangerous delivery of their lives. Battered by storms and chased across the globe by an evil warlord, they enlist the help of a strange witch-doctor. Together, they struggle to solve the mystery while the fate of an ancient civilisation depends on them, and time is running out …



Eternal Seas is a thrilling adventure for children aged seven to twelve.



Praise for Eternal Seas:


“This action-packed blend of magical fantasy with classic kids’ adventuring is a swashbuckling read for 8+ year-olds, peppered with soft line-drawings and propelled by a strong sense of urgency.” - LoveReading4Kids




‘“A thrilling and magical adventure with plenty of hair-raising chases and a villain readers will love to hate. ETERNAL SEAS is a must-read for young fantasy fans.” — Madeline Dyer, author of the Untamed series 



“Eternal Seas is a compelling adventure that weaves mystery and intrigue into a tantalising plot for the reader to enjoy. The writing has a lyrical quality and almost seems to capture the movement of the sea as the story unfolds. A very enjoyable read.” - Jude Lennon, author of Hal and the End Street, the Lamby series and other children’s books 



“An exciting debut novel that takes us on a roller coaster adventure ride over high seas to mysterious places and brims with magic and intrigue. Young readers will love this book.” - Shalbey Bellaman, author of Dragons in the Looking Glass and Jack in the Wallows

• ISBN10: 1789014646
• ISBN13: 9781789014648
• Publish Date: 28 September 2018 (first published 24 September 2018)
• Publish Status: Out of Print
• Out of Print: 9 March 2022
• Publish Country: GB
• Publisher: Troubador Publishing
• Imprint: Matador
• Format: Paperback
• Pages: 184
• Language: English

Reviews

[zooloo1983]

I managed to listen to this book in one sitting, as it is only 3 hours long but in those 3 hours, you are swept along in the fast lane on an adventure like no other. Delivering a parcel, which Finn and Aria have been told DO NOT OPEN, by their father reveals so many secrets that they did not know. Plus obviously, the parcel was opened!

This relic they are transporting is not any normal relic but one that Finn has a true affinity for. It calls to him, where their travels across the seas.

This is a middle-grade book, aka Young Adult and a nice easy listen to fill a couple of hours. Something you can so easily lose yourself in, it brings a smile to your face as you are swept up along the way. Eternal Seas is unrelenting in such a fun way and it most definitely leaves you high and dry at the end as you now need to listen/read to the second book to find out what happens next!

[Lynn]

Eternal Seas by Lexi Rees
Read: 4th-6th October 2018
Blog: 7th October 2018

I don't normally review children's books, although I do spend much time trying to find books to appeal to my son. As he fits the target age for Eternal Seas he's been reading along with me and offers some of his own thoughts which I've included.

Finn and Aria live an idyllic life with their father, Ragnar aboard the Alcina. However, when they sail to Izmarli to pick up a parcel, both children are wary because it isn't a safe island to visit. Yet despite their initial fear, it soon becomes apparent, they are meant to be there...

An exciting sea-bound fantasy, Finn and Aria's adventure is fast-paced and perfect for inquisitive minds. Complementing the descriptive narrative are illustrations which offer the reader a lovely visual to describe new destinations or objects are mentioned.

The ending is satisfying as Finn, along with Aria complete the task after an action-packed journey across the seas. Everyone who has loved this book will be eager to follow up on the tantalising teaser left by the author which lays the foundation for the next instalment in the Relic Hunters series.

As a mature reader who read Enid Blyton's books at a similar age to the target audience, Eternal Seas washed a nostalgic feeling over me. I loved and devoured all the adventure books she wrote especially the Famous Five series and The Sea of Adventure. I particularly like how similar books I enjoyed as a child are available to my son with a more contemporary feel to them.

Although aimed at the nine to twelve age group, I feel younger readers would enjoy this book too; either by reading it themselves, along with an adult or as an audiobook, if it's an option. Overall, Eternal Seas has a wide appeal and bravo to author Lexi Rees for writing this delightful escapade.

***arc received courtesy of via the publisher Troubador***