Fionn Boyle and his older sister Tara are about to spend their summer on the remote island of Arranmore, off the coast of Ireland, staying with their grandfather.

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While it is based on Irish mythology, it is approachable without any prior knowledge and reminded me rather of Alan Garner’s treatment of Welsh mythos in The Owl Service. Her vivid descriptions of Arranmore, which is inspired by the real-life island where her ancestors lived, prove Fionn’s belief that “places can be just as important as people[, and] can have the same power over you if you let them.As the battle to become the island's next champion rages, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling an ancient war. He ultimately discovers that his grandfather is the “Storm Keeper” who was chosen many years ago to protect the Island from evil forces buried deep within its ancient history. Catherine Doyle has created a magical story that will delight young readers looking for a fresh fantasy. BOOK OF THE MONTH - A heart-warming and hilarious story told in 25 chapters, perfect for the countdown to Christmas. Catherine Doyle is one of the UK's best children's author, with this series selling in multiple languages across the world, and has also written The Lost Girl King and the exciting YA Twin Crowns books.

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As you go through the book, you learn more about the island and the Storm Keeper before a huge ending. For years, Fionn's mother has told him stories of Arranmore Island, a strange place that seems to haunt her. Who is the Storm Keeper and why is Grandfather’s cottage filled from floor to ceiling with strange candles? Fionn inadvertently discovers that lighting these candles transports the holder back in time, and he begins a cautious quest to unlock the power of Arranmore.This is a tale that requires reading stamina as it hops back and forth through time, peeling back memories and events over the course of hundreds of years. Our group of readers found this challenging and somewhat confusing at first, particularly as the prologue doesn’t relate to the story at all until you uncover certain details and relationships deeper into the book. A story of death, magic and the afterlife told by Marinka, who is desperate not to follow in her grandmother’s footsteps and wants to find her own destiny. BOOK OF THE MONTH - the much awaited latest installment in this popular diary-style series for ages 7+. Fionn’s unease only grows when he senses the powerful magic of Arranmore from the moment of his arrival, but no one had taken the time to warn him.

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As Grandfather’s memory fades, Fionn must figure out not only what his role is on the island but also how to work with the island itself - and against those who would steal its power - to keep ancient horrors at bay. The Storm Keeper’s Island is her debut middle-grade novel and was inspired by her real-life ancestral home of Arranmore Island (where her grandparents grew up), and the adventures of her many sea-faring ancestors. In addition, the detailed world Doyle creates is just as much a part of the story as the characters themselves.Every member of the group found this developing relationship very satisfying and made a point of saying they would like to read about such family dynamics in the future. We would recommend it to strong readers in Year 5 and upwards - and we can’t wait to find out what happens in the sequel! After a few chapters, however, they were completely drawn in by the magical prose, and several of the children compared the book to Francis Hardinge’s writing.