The Nostradamus Prophecy

Apr 21, 2025 7:09 AM

Author:Theresa Breslin

When Nostradamus proclaims to the French court his prophecy of a great massacre, the young King Charles only laughs. His mother, Catherine de' Medici, pays more heed - she believes that Nostradamus can truly see the future.

But the great soothsayer's prophecies are not only for those who rule; he also has a message for Melisande, the minstrel's daughter, who he believes is linked with him by Fate. And as the Angel of Death approaches, Nostradamus entrusts to her safekeeping some very special parchments - parchments that the rulers of France would do anything to see . . .

Reviews

The novel goes at a rollicking pace . . . Is especially praiseworthy for dramatising a period of European history which children might not normally encounter

—— The Times

The rousing story is always clearly told and cleverly plotted

—— Books for Keeps

Theresa Breslin's The Nostradamus Prophecy is a superb and totally gripping story set amidst a Fresh court and country filled with tensions and uncertainties. The assured characterisation and terrific plotting hold a reader in thrall

—— The School Librarian

Breslin's books are always founded on immaculate research and her enthusiasm for her subject is invariably infectious

—— Glasgow Herald

An unputdownable read that will have you guessing and constantly on the edge of your seat until the very end

—— Naomi, aged 14 , First News

Jacqueline Wilson's' latest story is a winning combination of realistic characters, entertaining drama and moving encounters. Candyfloss effortlessly draws its young readers into its pages from the beginning

—— John McLay , Amazon.com

Children will laugh and learn throughout Candyfloss, yet another fun book from the ever-popular Jacqueline Wilson

—— Preston Citizen

More emotionally charged and gripping writing from the award-winning Children's Laureate

—— Hull Daily Mail

Jacqueline Wilson captures exactly the intricate rituals of childhood

—— Daily Echo

Expect drama, crises, gripping plot and realistic narrative

—— Birmingham Post

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