Magic Stories
2 primary works
Book 1
After an old man dies, only his dreamy son Ivan is brave enough to keep vigil at his father's grave. Ivan's reward is the magical stallion Starlight Grey, which he keeps secret from his two greedy brothers. When the Russian king challenges all the young men in his kingdom to win the hard of his beautiful daughter, Ivan calls on the help of Starlight Grey.
Book 2
Two Irish sisters love each other very much. When Molly vanishes one morning, Cara decides she will go out into the wide world to find her, She is armed only with gifts from her mother and faterh, and her own kindness and courage. Can brave Cara defeat a wolf and a wizard to bring back her beloved sister? AGES: 6 plus AUTHOR: Liz Flanagan worked for many years as a children's book editor and freelance literary consultant. She is now the director of a writing centre and retreat in England. She also writes books for teenagers. Liz has returned to the same small town that she grew up in to raise her two daughters with her husband, Christoph. Valeria Docampo was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, and graduated from the University of Buenos Aires with a degree in Graphic Design and Visual Communication. She began drawing to try to capture the poetry of everyday things, like the expressions of children and pets. She now lives in Lyons, France and works full-time as a freelance children's illustrator. SELLING POINTS: . EDUCATION MARKET: Carefully chosen vocabulary and simple sentences, combined with vibrant and fun illustrations, ease emerging readers into the world of chapter books. . MULTICULTURAL: Whimsical, engaging illustrations from Argentinian illustrator Valeria Docampo bring the magic and wonder of this Irish folktale to life. . SISTERLY LOVE: The focus on a courageous and clever female hero facing powerful magical forces in her quest to save her sister will appeal to brave young girls.