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The Voyage to Magical North
Author: Claire Fayers
Publisher: Square Fish; Reprint edition (May 16, 2017)
Language: English
Themes- Fantasy, Magic, adventure, Middle grade fiction
This review is written by my eleven-year-old.
Brine Seaborne was found on the edge of the sea clutching a piece of star shell, the only thing that can make one possess magic. Brine is adopted by a magician, Tallis Magnus, predominantly for the star shell but suffers incredible misfortune as Magnus uses her as nothing more than a servant. Brine escapes with the magician’s apprentice, Peter, one night. After she breaks the starshell at sea, she meets Cassie O’ Pia, the captain of the Onion, the greatest ship ever. Peter and Brine embark on an adventure to the Magical North, a place which, on a particular day (Orion’s day), shows you your future or can locate anyone. They encounter characters like Marfak West, the world’s most evil magician, who pretends to be great pals at first but shows his true colours once they read the magical place and find the enchanting articles.
I recommend this book to fantasy, magical, and adventure fans. It is hard to put down because of its unique and imaginative concept. I especially admired the apprentice, Peter, and at times, I wished to be in his place and experience the thrilling adventures brimming with magic and danger. Brine came across as someone who was a little too wrapped up in herself, her problems, and her journey, so I didn’t like her much. My favourite part of the book was when, towards the end, Peter pulled magic without the star shell.
The magical, fantastical thrill ride would appeal to adventure seekers of all ages. I am already looking forward to laying my hands on the sequel.
Can’t recommend it enough.
