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Can’t-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings, to spotlight and discuss the books we’re excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they’re books that have yet to be released. It’s based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine.
This week’s Can’t-Wait offering – The Eye of the North by Sinéad O’Hart
#fantasy #children’s
When Emmeline’s scientist parents mysteriously disappear, she finds herself heading for a safe house, where allies have pledged to protect her. But along the way, she is kidnapped by the villainous Doctor Siegfried Bauer, who is bound for the ice fields of Greenland. There he hopes to summon a mystical creature from the depths of the ancient glaciers, a creature said to be so powerful that whoever controls it can control the world.
I did really well with my reading challenge last year – but failed dismally in my attempt to read more children’s and YA fiction, so I’m trying to ensure I read more Netgalley arcs aimed at youngsters. I rather liked the sound of this one – and if it looks promising, maybe I can recommend it to the granddaughter. This edition is due out on 8th February.
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This looks like a lot of fun! Putting it on my list!
I thought so, too:). I hope you manage to track it down – many thanks for popping in, Kay.
That cover is eye catching! This sounds like fun, thanks for sharing😊
Thank you, Tammy – I rather liked the sound of this one, too:)
Sounds fun and what a cool setting and I want to know more about this creature!
I thought it looked great:)
I don’t really read kids books other than the Berenstain Bears and if you count Harry Potter! I did enjoy Artemis Fowl and the Mark Walden’s H.I.V.E books though.
I am always pleasantly surprised at the sheer quality of the writing in many children’s books – and being an ex-primary school teacher, tucking into children’s books is a prevailing habit which I really enjoy.
This sounds like a really fun read! 🙂
I hope so, too, Dee:). I’m looking forward to reading this one.
It does sound like a fun read! Great pick!
Thank you, Jeanea – I’m hoping to enjoy this one…
It looks like a fun read. I’ll put it on my list.
It does look like fun, doesn’t it, Loreen?
A mystery and a fantasy all rolled into one! This sounds exciting! I hope you get a chance to read it, Sarah!
I’m planning on doing so, Wendy:). Hopefully it will be great fun – thank you for popping by!
I love that cover and hope you enjoy.
Lynn 😀
Ooh this looks fun, I love the northern setting and a creature from a glacier? Looks pretty good!
That’s what I thought, Greg – I’ll be reviewing this one in due course:)
This sounds like so much fun. I bet my son would love it!
It does sound like fun – how old is your son?
Oooh, I love a good YA read. I’m excited to hear what you think of it!
Yes – hopefully I’ll enjoy this one – I’ll certainly be reviewing it in due course.
WOWZA!!! How had I not heard of this one before? Answer: I don’t read much middle-grade fiction. And I’m thinking that I really should! (And BTW, your granddaughter is SO lucky to have such a cool grandma!!) This one certainly looks GREAT!! Well, thanks for putting this book on my radar, Sarah! I’m adding it to my Goodreads shelves right away!! 🙂 🙂
Hope you’re having a FAB week!! ❤ ❤ ❤ 🙂 🙂 🙂
Thank you so much for your kind comments, Maria:). I’m hoping it’s a good ‘un and shall be reviewing it in due course. And I hope that your week is covered in rainbow sprinkles – without the rain!:)
Books in the cold make me feel so cold! I must admit I am so curious about how this all plays out with Emmeline and the summoning!
Yes, I’m also intrigued with this one. I’ve got it stacked up ready to read, so I hope it’s good!
Oh this looks fun! I’ve been trying to read more Middle Grade in the last couple of years with okay success. My struggle ahs been finding newer MG releases and this one sounds perfect!
It does, doesn’t it? Yes – I want to read more children’s books this year. I hope you manage to read some great books – I’ll be reviewing this one in due course:)
Sounds fun!