Talking gorillas, ghastly pygmies, Pipples? Lottie, is amazed to have the Pipples ability for telepathy and teleportation, but this is only the beginning...
Lottie's life changes following the loss of her parents, who were aboard the Titanic. The arrival of her guardian, Uncle Thomas, at the Edwardian estate of her father, spells disaster for Lottie. Morath watches Lottie in visions on his enchanted pool’s surface.
Through dreams, Lottie is led to find magic chalks on a beach. With her friend Bertie's help, she draws a rainbow entrance on a cliff face leading to Entransia. They are met in the tunnel by the Pipples, led by Otto, who escorts them to Morath. He uses the pool to show Lottie how she arrived in the land of the humans. Now it is time she returned to be queen.
Her mission, accompanied by Otto and a small army of Entransia’s finest gorilla soldiers, is to rescue their leader, Zultar, the acting Crown Prince of Entransia. Zultar is languishing in Lottie’s evil half uncle Fala’s dungeon.
Morath forbids Bertie to go, but whilst following Lottie, falls into a trap set by the real Uncle Thomas. Led there by Fala, in the guise of a fellow soldier. Thomas thinks himself still at war with the Boers in South Africa.
Lottie rescues Zultar, but Bertie is captured. Can she successfully execute her plan to save Bertie, defeat Fala, restore order to the land and return home?
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Victoria Twead, author of Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools
What a delightful story! Lottie is an engaging and attractive central character, and any child would love to identify with her and her adventures. Loyal Bertie is also well drawn.
Finding magic chalks and drawing an entrance to Entransia is a wonderful idea and the enchanted pool is a lovely focal point. Of course, possessing special powers is a fascinating concept and the reader is led effortlessly into this magical world, and Lottie's seemingly impossible quest. The plot has unexpected twists and turns which always keeps the reader's interest, plenty of action and intrigue.
Perhaps my favourite character was Otto and the Pipples. These endearing little creatures with their 'warning signal' tails are designed to charm any young reader.
I can see this book becoming a huge favourite. It lends itself to follow-on stories and I can imagine the Pipples being made as soft toys which children would adore.
***
A review taken from Amazon.co.uk
This is an enchanting book, neatly and elegantly crafted. The author shows considerable skill in creating a wonderful new world full magical elements and characters (The Pipples especially).
It has enough pace to keep younger readers guessing and enthralled without effecting the narrative and plot development. My 8 year old neice really enjoyed it (She of the Bratz generation) so to captivate her is a hell of an achievement. I have heartily recommended to friends and family alike.
Good stuff indeed.
Lottie's life changes following the loss of her parents, who were aboard the Titanic. The arrival of her guardian, Uncle Thomas, at the Edwardian estate of her father, spells disaster for Lottie. Morath watches Lottie in visions on his enchanted pool’s surface.
Through dreams, Lottie is led to find magic chalks on a beach. With her friend Bertie's help, she draws a rainbow entrance on a cliff face leading to Entransia. They are met in the tunnel by the Pipples, led by Otto, who escorts them to Morath. He uses the pool to show Lottie how she arrived in the land of the humans. Now it is time she returned to be queen.
Her mission, accompanied by Otto and a small army of Entransia’s finest gorilla soldiers, is to rescue their leader, Zultar, the acting Crown Prince of Entransia. Zultar is languishing in Lottie’s evil half uncle Fala’s dungeon.
Morath forbids Bertie to go, but whilst following Lottie, falls into a trap set by the real Uncle Thomas. Led there by Fala, in the guise of a fellow soldier. Thomas thinks himself still at war with the Boers in South Africa.
Lottie rescues Zultar, but Bertie is captured. Can she successfully execute her plan to save Bertie, defeat Fala, restore order to the land and return home?
***
Victoria Twead, author of Chickens, Mules and Two Old Fools
What a delightful story! Lottie is an engaging and attractive central character, and any child would love to identify with her and her adventures. Loyal Bertie is also well drawn.
Finding magic chalks and drawing an entrance to Entransia is a wonderful idea and the enchanted pool is a lovely focal point. Of course, possessing special powers is a fascinating concept and the reader is led effortlessly into this magical world, and Lottie's seemingly impossible quest. The plot has unexpected twists and turns which always keeps the reader's interest, plenty of action and intrigue.
Perhaps my favourite character was Otto and the Pipples. These endearing little creatures with their 'warning signal' tails are designed to charm any young reader.
I can see this book becoming a huge favourite. It lends itself to follow-on stories and I can imagine the Pipples being made as soft toys which children would adore.
***
A review taken from Amazon.co.uk
This is an enchanting book, neatly and elegantly crafted. The author shows considerable skill in creating a wonderful new world full magical elements and characters (The Pipples especially).
It has enough pace to keep younger readers guessing and enthralled without effecting the narrative and plot development. My 8 year old neice really enjoyed it (She of the Bratz generation) so to captivate her is a hell of an achievement. I have heartily recommended to friends and family alike.
Good stuff indeed.
