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Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest
Janis Mackay
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£5.99 |
| Publication Date: |
22 Oct 2009 |
| Availability: |
Available to buy
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| Format: | paperback | Extent: | 200 pages |
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| Size: | 198 x 130 mm | ISBN: | 9780863157028 |
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| Publisher: | Floris Books | Subject: | Kelpies |
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| Series: | Kelpies | Age Range: | From 8 to 12 years |
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There has always been something unusual about Magnus Fin, a school misfit. On his eleventh birthday Magnus throws a message in a bottle out to sea, wishing for a best friend and to be more brave -- and he gets a lot more than he bargained for. Magnus discovers that he is half selkie -- part seal, part human -- and his selkie family urgently need his help.
Can Magnus save his new-found family from the evil force threatening all the ocean's creatures? And will he find the friend he has always dreamed of?
The winner of the Kelpies Prize 2009.
Reviews
'This book is filled with the importance of friendship and family values. It fires anyone's imagination and unlocks the mysteries of the sea. Older primary and younger secondary boys will love this book and identify strongly with Magnus Fin as he sets out on an amazing soul searching journey'
-- The School Library Association, Spring 2010
'Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest is a lovely children's book and is the perfect holiday read -- as my ten year old son and I discovered. He was very taken by it and if you have a child around that age I can recommend it. Magnus Fin could become a hero with many more adventures under his belt if Janis Mackay keeps her storytelling stream flowing.'
-- Anna Phillips, New View, Spring 2010
'Janis Mackay, now living in Caithness, has crafted an outstanding first novel for all ages in Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest. Clearly inspired by the Selkie tales and the seascape beyond her window, Janis has deservedly won the Kelpies Prize for this book.'
-- Blethers , Scottish Storytelling Centre and Network
About the Author(s)
Janis Mackay was born and grew up in Edinburgh, but moved to London to study journalism. She has an MA in Creative Writing and has held writer-in-residence posts in both Caithness and Sutherland. She currently lives in Edinburgh, where she teaches creative writing and works as a writer and storyteller.
Useful Things to Know
You'll love the next books in the Magnus Fin series by fabulous storyteller Janis Mackay:
Magnus Fin and the Moonlight Mission
Magnus Fin and the Selkie Secret
Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest is also available as an eBook for Kindle, iPhone, iPad and other eBook readers. Get it from your usual eBook seller.
Download or print a free Teacher's Guide for this book:
Magnus Fin Teacher's Guide (PDF, 51KB)
Magnus Fin and the Ocean Quest was the winner of the Floris Books' Kelpies Prize for new Scottish writing for children. Find out more about the Kelpies Prize and send your manuscript: next year, it could be your book being published!
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