| Category: | Young Adult - Adventure |
|---|---|
| Author: | Ian Hunter |
| Publisher: | Ian Hunter |
| Publication Date: | August 3, 2018 |
| Number of Pages: | 255 |
| ISBN-10: | 3982001137 |
| ISBN-13: | 978-3982001135 |
| ASIN: | B07G66NHGN |
Jessie Mason is a child with a troubled history, the
laughing stock at school who doesn’t find love at the children’s home. But she
has a connection with her aunt that gives her a sense of home. Jessie is
fascinated by history and spends a lot of time feeding her curiosity. When she
accidentally discovers her mother’s Time Stone, it leads her on a terrifying
path through history. She is suddenly thrust into the past,
two-hundred-and-fifty years back, and into a world brimming with conflict and
where she meets three quirky companions — Kes, Tip, and Abe. A shaman offers to
help the kids master the power of their stones, but the discovery of the
violence that Tip and Abe witnessed in their past because of the stones point
to one certain fact — the stones they each carry are being hunted through
history by ruthless and unforgiving enemies. When surrounded by war
and chaos, will they keep the bond of friendship and survive the
ever-increasing odds?
Quillan Creek and the
Little War by Ian Hunter is bold, imaginative, and irresistible. Ian Hunter
creates characters that are vulnerable and that find themselves in merciless
situations. The idea of Time Stones is brilliant and it becomes the factor that
moves the plot in unexpected directions. The prose is gorgeous and
the dialogues are dazzling. The author packs so many surprises in this riveting
tale that has a strong appeal to fans of historical fiction and time travel.
The world-building is impeccable and the author ensures it is not profuse; he
offers sufficient imagery to give readers a sense of place while writing
focused scenes and exploring character depth. While this is an action-driven
tale, it melds elements of fantasy, time travel, and mystery to create an
appeal to a wider audience. Hunter’s remarkable ability to craft quirky moments
and of putting young characters in terrifying situations while shining a light
on their humanity stand out in this utterly original tale. It is a work of
sheer delight.
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