The launch of an outstanding debut fantasy series.
'A fresh, wild, gripping adventure.' Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
'A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy.' Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki
'Thrilling . . . a wonderful adventure.' L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
'I absolutely loved it.' Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
'Pulse-pounding action.' A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Beware of the shadows, the Reaper King is coming . . .
Mia always dreamed of being an umbra tamer until she met the wild creature on the Nightmare Plains. Since that day, she prefers to stay safe within the walls of Nubis. Safe, that is, until a surprise attack. With her parents captured, Mia's only hope is to travel to the City of Light to find help. But with only her little brother, two friends and one solitary tamed umbra, the journey feels impossible. Mia not only has to overcome her fears, she also has to learn to harness her umbra taming abilities if they are to complete the quest in time.
For fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, The Legend of Podkin One-Ear and Nevermoor, this is the first in the sensational Umbra Tales series, illustrated by Ana Latese.
Review
A fresh, wild, gripping adventure, full of shadowy magic and awesome creatures. I want my own umbra! -- Kieran Larwood, author of The Legend of Podkin One-Ear
A thrilling, highly imaginative and action-packed fantasy with family at its heart. -- Louie Stowell, author of Otherland and Loki: A Bad God's Guide to Being Good
I really enjoyed this thrilling story, with its feelings of Pokémon, Fireborn and Final Fantasy. It was a wonderful adventure, and I can't wait to see what Janelle does next with the characters. -- L. D. Lapinski, author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency
This book has everything I love: cinematic world-building, a page-turning adventure, pulse-pounding action scenes and characters so vivid I miss them already. -- A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
I absolutely loved it. A richly imagined world, with brilliant characters that you can't help but love. This fast-paced story, full of excitement and mystery, left me desperate to become an umbra tamer myself. I can't wait to read the next instalment. -- Tolá Okogwu, author of Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
A deliciously dark and magical world that video game fanatics will devour. -- Aisha Bushby, author of A Flash of Fireflies
Readers who like their heroes brave, resourceful and caring, magical and with a skill in martial arts are going to love twelve-year-old Mia... this fast-paced adventure allows readers to escape into a totally different world, one full of danger and excitement... sure to be really popular. - LoveReading4Kids, Debut of the Month
A thrilling adventure... A captivating read about courage and friendship. - The Bookseller
A story of light, of hope, of magic, of the power of believing in yourself. The artwork is immersive, adding to the atmosphere and generating a story that it is incredibly easy to get lost in! - Armadillo Magazine
A VERY exciting new voice in children's fantasy, Janelle McCurdy raises the bar higher with Mia and the Lightcasters. - Check Em Out Books
Book Description
The launch of an outstanding debut fantasy series.
About the Author
Janelle is an author and fully-fledged gamer. Having started writing and querying at only sixteen years-old, she joined JULA in her early twenties. After graduating from Royal Holloway University with a Criminology and Sociology degree, Janelle moved back home to London, and began writing middle-grade fantasy. In her free time, you can find her holed up in her room, gaming and watching anime (some of her favourites being Inuyasha, Dragon
Ball Z and Death Note), or attending numerous comic cons and gaming events. Her FAB Prize winning story was acquired by Faber in a major auction.
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