Zeb Bolt and the Ember Scroll
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(Author) Abi Elphinstone“Will keep readers on tenterhooks as it reaches its gratifying end.” —Kirkus Reviews In the thrilling finale to bestselling author Abi Elphinstone’s The Unmapped Chronicles, a young orphan rises up to stop the evil harpy Morg once and for all. Eleven-year-old Zebedee Bolt is on the run. Again. Only this time, it’s not the police who find him. It’s an evil harpy called Morg. And when she hauls him into Crackledawn, an Unmapped kingdom that conjures sunlight for our world, Zeb discovers running away only gets you so far. When magic’s involved, you’ve got to pick a side. And though Zeb vowed he wouldn’t trust anyone ever again, he didn’t expect to stumble aboard The Kerfuffle, an enchanted boat belonging to a girl called Oonie and her talking chameleon, Mrs. Fickletint. Suddenly, Zeb finds himself on a voyage complete with silver whales, fire krakens, and underwater palaces. Can he muster up enough trust in others, and in magic, to summon a dragon, find the Ember Scroll, and defeat Morg once and for all? This is a story about saving the world but it’s also a story about trusting friends—and chameleons—even when kingdoms are falling apart.
Abi Elphinstone
Abi Elphinstone is a British children's author known for her adventurous and magical storytelling. Her notable works include "The Dreamsnatcher" series, "Sky Song," and "Rumblestar." Elphinstone's writing style is characterized by vivid imagery, rich world-building, and strong themes of courage and friendship. She has made significant contributions to children's literature by creating captivating fantasy worlds that inspire imagination and resilience in young readers. "The Dreamsnatcher" series, particularly the first book, is one of her most famous works, earning critical acclaim and a loyal following among readers. Elphinstone's impact on the literary genre of middle-grade fantasy has solidified her reputation as a leading voice in children's literature.