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Bookmark on DeliciousHouse of Silver Magic, Book One of The Magic Series
Published By Pfoxmoor Publishing
Rating:
( based on 4 reviews)
Published: Nov. 06, 2011
Words: 64548 (approximate)
Language: English
Short description
A tragic loss, an unexpected legacy and enemies who will stop at nothing… Sometimes the only thing left to save the day is a little … magic.Extended description
The death of a father is never easy to cope with.The world isn't being kind to the Grange family, evicting them from their home and taking everything they own. But a strange bequest brings a new roof over their head, even if the house in question is haunted.
As Mandy, William and Jenny adjust to their new life they find they have also inherited a great task. Their father was a guardian of the power hidden in the house and they are expected to follow in his footsteps.
The enemy is already on their trail, seeking the power they know they must protect.
With no knowledge of the magic their father wielded and enemies who can use it all too well, how can they survive? The enemy has already killed their father and is about to knock on their door.
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crime, suspense, adventure, murder, action, ghosts, fantasy, magic, source, silver, enemies, protectorsAvailable ebook reading formats
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Review by:
Stacey Danson
on Nov. 22, 2011 :
John Booth has been a favorite author of mine for a while now, and I am delighted to find another of his works available.
"House Of Silver Magic" the first in a brand new Magic series.
Meet the Grange family. Mandy the eldest at fifteen, followed by William and twelve year old Jenny. With the mother Eleanor ever present to keep a watchful if disbelieving eye on her 3 children.
The relationship between the siblings is crafted with a sure knowledge of young people and their interactions.
The dialogue is marvelously accurate.
When husband and father James Grange dies in mysterious circumstance the powers that be appear to turn on the shocked and bereaved family, forcing them out of their home without a place to turn and no money.
Until their solicitor arrives with strange instructions and a cheque for 30,000 pounds.
His instructions make no sense to the family, how is it possible that they could win at auction a millionaires home for such a paltry sum. But win the house they do, and their adventure into the world of magic and mystery begins.
The three youngsters each have strange instances of seeing what can't possibly be there....Or can it?
Meet the Dees. The beautifully described magical protectors of the home. They are there to defend the occupants that are of "the blood'.
The relationship develops between the three Grange children and the protectors of the 'Source'
What follows is a young adult reader's delight, and older readers me included will enjoy Author John Booth's marvelous powers of description and clever, well delivered dialogue.
Evil doers intent on murdering the Grange family...carrying magic silver from the mysterious 'Source' Mrs. Constance and her psychopathic son are the very epitome of evil, characterizations so well drawn that the reader can despise them without effort.
What follows is reading pleasure as good versus evil. With enough twists and turns to keep readers satisfied and interested.
The retaliation of the Dees against the murderous Mrs. Constance and her deranged son will have young readers satisfied that justice prevailed.
The pacing is masterful. The plot line just terrific...and the intricate weaving of these things and that x factor all authors crave make this a must read for not only young adults, but for all readers that remain young at heart.
I look forward with pleasure to the remainder of the series.
Highly recommended. This book would make a wonderful Christmas gift for young and old alike.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Stacey Danson
on Nov. 22, 2011 :
John Booth has been a favorite author of mine for a while now, and I am delighted to find another of his works available.
"House Of Silver Magic" the first in a brand new Magic series.
Meet the Grange family. Mandy the eldest at fifteen, followed by William and twelve year old Jenny. With the mother Eleanor ever present to keep a watchful if disbelieving eye on her 3 children.
The relationship between the siblings is crafted with a sure knowledge of young people and their interactions.
The dialogue is marvelously accurate.
When husband and father James Grange dies in mysterious circumstance the powers that be appear to turn on the shocked and bereaved family, forcing them out of their home without a place to turn and no money.
Until their solicitor arrives with strange instructions and a cheque for 30,000 pounds.
His instructions make no sense to the family, how is it possible that they could win at auction a millionaires home for such a paltry sum. But win the house they do, and their adventure into the world of magic and mystery begins.
The three youngsters each have strange instances of seeing what can't possibly be there....Or can it?
Meet the Dees. The beautifully described magical protectors of the home. They are there to defend the occupants that are of "the blood'.
The relationship develops between the three Grange children and the protectors of the 'Source'
What follows is a young adult reader's delight, and older readers me included will enjoy Author John Booth's marvelous powers of description and clever, well delivered dialogue.
Evil doers intent on murdering the Grange family...carrying magic silver from the mysterious 'Source' Mrs. Constance and her psychopathic son are the very epitome of evil, characterizations so well drawn that the reader can despise them without effort.
What follows is reading pleasure as good versus evil. With enough twists and turns to keep readers satisfied and interested.
The retaliation of the Dees against the murderous Mrs. Constance and her deranged son will have young readers satisfied that justice prevailed.
The pacing is masterful. The plot line just terrific...and the intricate weaving of these things and that x factor all authors crave make this a must read for not only young adults, but for all readers that remain young at heart.
I look forward with pleasure to the remainder of the series.
Highly recommended. This book would make a wonderful Christmas gift for young and old alike.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Stacey Danson
on Nov. 22, 2011 :
John Booth has been a favorite author of mine for a while now, and I am delighted to find another of his works available.
"House Of Silver Magic" the first in a brand new Magic series.
Meet the Grange family. Mandy the eldest at fifteen, followed by William and twelve year old Jenny. With the mother Eleanor ever present to keep a watchful if disbelieving eye on her 3 children.
The relationship between the siblings is crafted with a sure knowledge of young people and their interactions.
The dialogue is marvelously accurate.
When husband and father James Grange dies in mysterious circumstance the powers that be appear to turn on the shocked and bereaved family, forcing them out of their home without a place to turn and no money.
Until their solicitor arrives with strange instructions and a cheque for 30,000 pounds.
His instructions make no sense to the family, how is it possible that they could win at auction a millionaires home for such a paltry sum. But win the house they do, and their adventure into the world of magic and mystery begins.
The three youngsters each have strange instances of seeing what can't possibly be there....Or can it?
Meet the Dees. The beautifully described magical protectors of the home. They are there to defend the occupants that are of "the blood'.
The relationship develops between the three Grange children and the protectors of the 'Source'
What follows is a young adult reader's delight, and older readers me included will enjoy Author John Booth's marvelous powers of description and clever, well delivered dialogue.
Evil doers intent on murdering the Grange family...carrying magic silver from the mysterious 'Source' Mrs. Constance and her psychopathic son are the very epitome of evil, characterizations so well drawn that the reader can despise them without effort.
What follows is reading pleasure as good versus evil. With enough twists and turns to keep readers satisfied and interested.
The retaliation of the Dees against the murderous Mrs. Constance and her deranged son will have young readers satisfied that justice prevailed.
The pacing is masterful. The plot line just terrific...and the intricate weaving of these things and that x factor all authors crave make this a must read for not only young adults, but for all readers that remain young at heart.
I look forward with pleasure to the remainder of the series.
Highly recommended. This book would make a wonderful Christmas gift for young and old alike.
(reviewed the day of purchase)
Review by:
Maria K.
on Nov. 22, 2011 :
The family at the center of "House of Silver Magic" is well and truly up against the wall: attempting to recover in the wake of a tragedy, broke and lost with no place to go. When by a strange twist of fate they acquire an old house, their situation improves, but does not necessarily become any less complicated.
This is not your typical YA magic series. This is not your typical haunted house. This is not your typical set of good guys versus bad guys. This is, however, a typical John Booth - with all his attributes of masterful storytelling, surprise and getting his readers well and truly engaged.
(reviewed the day of purchase)