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Curse of the Night Witch

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A fast-paced series starter steeped in Colombian mythology and full of adventure, perfect for fans of Percy Jackson. Filled with fantasy, action, adventure, and an unforgettable trio of friends.
An Amazon Best Book of the Year So Far - 2020!
An Amazon Best Book of the Month!
A Seventeen.com Most Anticipated Book of Summer!
A Zibby Owens Summer Reading Pick on Good Morning America!
On Emblem Island all are born knowing their fate. Their lifelines show the course of their life and an emblem dictates how they will spend it.
Tor Luna was born with a leadership emblem, just like his mother. But he hates his mark and is determined to choose a different path for himself. So, on the annual New Year's Eve celebration, where Emblemites throw their wishes into a bonfire in the hopes of having them granted, Tor wishes for a different power.
The next morning Tor wakes up to discover a new marking on his skin…the symbol of a curse that has shortened his lifeline, giving him only a week before an untimely death. There is only one way to break the curse, and it requires a trip to the notorious Night Witch.
With only his village's terrifying, ancient stories as a guide, and his two friends Engle and Melda by his side, Tor must travel across unpredictable Emblem Island, filled with wicked creatures he only knows through myths, in a race against his dwindling lifeline.
You'll love Curse of the Night Witch if you're looking for:
Multicultural books for children (especially Latinx books)
Stories based on fascinating mythology
Your next favorite fantasy series
"Debut author Aster takes inspiration from Colombian folklore to craft a rousing series opener that's both fast-paced and thrilling. As her protagonists face off against a host of horrors, they learn the value of friendship and explore the possibility of changing one's fate in a world where destiny is predetermined."―Publishers Weekly, STARRED review
"Worthy of every magical ounce."―Kirkus Reviews, STARRED review

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ISBN9781492697206
PublisherSourcebooks Young Readers
Publication Date06/09/20
Pages330

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  • 3.0

    Das Buch hat ein wirklich interessantes Cover, vor allem die Kontraste in der Farbgestaltung. Dazu kommen die tollen Fantasy Elemente, die das Cover definitiv zu einem Hingucker machen. Der Schreibstil ist sehr leicht zu lesen, da kommt man wirklich gut mit und kommt in den flow der Story rein. Alles in allem hat mir Emblem Island sehr gut gefallen, ich habe es auch schon weiterempfohlen. Ich muss aber ehrlich sagen, dass ich zunächst Schwierigkeiten hatte, so richtig in die Geschichte reinzukommen, weil ich anfangs noch nicht wirklich mit den Charakteren warm geworden bin, allerdings hat sich das mit der Zeit dann auch geändert und die Story hat mich voll gepackt genauso wie die Dynamik unseres Heldentrios. Die Handlung fand ich auch schön aufgebaut, man lernt Stück für Stück die ganze Insel mit ihren Bewohner und ihren vielen Legenden kennen und wird das ein oder andere Mal ziemlich überrascht. Also definitiv ein nettes Buch für zwischendurch

    Mar 15, 2024

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