Wolf Notes and Other Musical Mishaps

Quick Look

• The bestselling Fabled Beast Chronicles series is relaunched with a dramatic new design to appeal to new, and existing, readers
• Helen and the fabled beasts must prepare for battle against an old, powerful enemy
• Boys and girls alike will enjoy Lari's skilful blend of fable and fiction, fantasy and fast-paced adventure

Helen has won a place at a prestigious summer music school in remote north-western Scotland but as she practises, the fabled beasts are preparing for battle. Second exciting installment of the Fabled Beast Chronicles.

Description

Helen has won a place at a prestigious summer music school in remote north-western Scotland. But as she practises for a concert on Midsummer's Eve, her friends, the fabled beasts, prepare for battle -- in the very forest where the young musicians are staying.

When Yann the centaur arrives and warns Helen of impending danger, she is forced to cast her musical ambitions aside. Helen finds herself catapulted into a perilous quest, allied with fantastical creatures against a powerful enemy, the Faery Queen. She finds the mythical island of Tir nan Og, breaks the law and administers first aid to old friends and new . . . but will it be enough to help her friends and save herself?

This is the magical sequel to the bestselling First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts.

Reviews

'Teenagers will enjoy this one.'
--The Greenock Telegraph

One of the Top 10 Summer Reads for 2010
--Edinburgh Evening Times

'The plot is pacey, the action scenes are tense and skilfully written, and the tone of the story is an effective blend of brooding threat and warm camaraderie.'
-- Darren Cult, Write Away

Author

Lari Don has worked in politics and broadcasting, but is now a full-time writer and storyteller. She grew up in the north-east of Scotland, and lives in Edinburgh. She is the author of three other books in the First Aid for Fairies series: First Aid for Fairies and Other Fabled Beasts; Storm Singing and Other Tangled Tasks; and Maze Running and Other Magicial Missions for older children, as well as Rocking Horse War. She has also written four picture books for children, The Big Bottom Hunt; How to Make a Heron Happy, Orange Juice Peas and The Magic Word.

You can also visit the author's own website at http://www.laridon.com