Heartseer: The Tale of Anise Star

By Author / Illustrator

Rowan Foxwood, Katarzyna Doszla

Genre

Magical Realism

Age range(s)

Publisher

Usborne

ISBN

9781803707372

Format

Paperback / softback

Published

12-09-2024

Synopsis

"An absolute gem of a story! Magic shimmers up from every page." Siobhan McDermott, author of Paper Dragons

There are more deities and daemons in the world than stars in the sky. But only Heartseers like Anise Star can see them - because only they still believe... Anise's job is to help humans and daemons live happily together. But when the villainous Mr Babbitt tries to steal her home in the White Woods and drive the daemons out, she is forced to travel to the capital to ask the High King for help. First, though, she'll have to convince him that daemons still exist.

Accompanied by loyal daemon-dog Wolf, Anise sets out on a spellbinding and treacherous journey, meeting magical musician Robin and fox god Whin, and facing the cunning Magpie Queen and a deadly poisonous ink monster. In the midst of her battles she learns that it's not just the daemons of the White Wood she must save, but all the daemons of the world.

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Reviews

Adrian - Age 11

Throughout this book, I've felt a range of emotions and the storytelling had me intrigued the whole time. The scenes were clearly visible in my mind and overall its been a pleasure to read. Definitely would recommend this book to others!