LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
A cracking quest with writing that crackles, fizzes and dances off the page, Jasmine Richards’ The Unmorrow Curse presents a world that’s rich in Norse myth and magic, with a cast of larger-than-life characters whose sparkling dialogue adds to the pace and suspense.
The day Buzz meets new girl Mari in the school canteen turns out to be monumental. A “tall Black girl with hundreds of long thin braids twisted up in a bun”, a girl who “dressed like no one he’d ever seen”, Mari reveals that her mum went missing on the last Friday 13th. Shortly after, the duo discover a weather woman tied to a tree in the woods. In amusing, matter-of-fact fashion, the woman reveals that she is, in fact, the Norse Goddess of the Sun and shares responsibility for maintaining the order of time. As for her current predicament, she explains that “the trickster god has escaped his prison and is searching for the Runes of Valhalla right now. If Loki manages to activate them and absorb their power, we are all lost.”
With the order of things well and truly upset, and humanity subject to the Unmorrow Curse that means the same Saturday must be relived over and over, Buzz and Mari embark on a quest to claim the Runes. Riveting stuff for fans of myth-driven fantasy, with whip-smart dialogue to boot.
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The Unmorrow Curse Synopsis
Two friends awaken a world of myth and magic in this epic middle grade fantasy perfect for fans of Rick Riordan.
It's not every day that you find a famous weather woman bound by magic to a tree deep in the woods. Or discover that the weatherwoman is in fact Sunna, the Norse Goddess of the Sun, and one of the seven day guardians who keep time in order. But that's just what happens to new friends Buzz and Mari and it's only the start of their adventure.
Now, as humanity are forced into a lockdown called the Unmorrow Curse and are forced to repeat the same Saturday over and over again, Buzz and Mari must journey to collect the Runes of Valhalla and awaken the other day guardians, before vengeful god Loki can get to them first.
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9781912979882 |
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5th May 2022 |
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Jasmine Richards |
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UClan Publishing |
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Paperback |
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332 pages |
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Jasmine Richards Press Reviews
Praise for The Unmorrow Curse Book 1:
'Norse fans, or just fans of awesome and complex child characters, you need this epic book!’ - Louis Stowell
‘Seamlessly weaving Norse mythology into a contemporary tale, this fast-paced, fantasy adventure, with a cast of Black characters, is a compelling read.’ - Booktrust
‘Richards excels at weaving stories that mesh the real, modern world and classic mythologies. Readers will clamor for more, especially those who loved Rick Riordan’s Norse-themed The Sword of Summer.’ - Booklist
‘An epic, action-packed adventure, sizzling with myth and magic.’ - Sophie Anderson
‘The combination of adventure, appealing characters, and high stakes should satisfy middle-grade fantasy fans.’ - Kirkus Reviews
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About Jasmine Richards
Jasmine Richards, a former publisher, is the co-author of the Aziza’s Secret Fairy Door series and has also written for both teen and picture book audiences. She is a screenwriter on PJ Masks for Disney and is also the founder of Storymix – a fiction studio that creates children’s stories with diverse casts of characters in an organic, joyful and authentic way. She loves to hear from readers.
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