Welkin Weasels (2): Castle Storm

Nov 15, 2024 8:50 AM

Author:Garry Kilworth

The land of Welkin is in trouble! Not only is it at risk of flood, but now the rat hordes are on the move, fighting to gain dominance over the other animals.... Sylver's search for the elusive humans - their only hope - leads him and his intrepid band of weasels to an enormous ruined castle, deep in the heart of the bleak flatlands of Darkmoor. Here he meets Clive of Coldkettle, the leader of the red squirrels - who are in a state of permanent war with the grey squirrels. Can Sylver suceed in his quest whilst caught in the midst of such a savage conflict?

Reviews

The taste of today in its quips and puns

—— TES

First class, brisk-reading entertainment

—— Interzone

Thrilling and imaginative and reminiscent of Tolkien. A great read

—— Carousel

One can't help thinking that if there were more writers like Keith Gray, more teenagers would read

—— Glasgow Herald

This book tackles adolescence head on; it deals with themes of friendship and loss, bullying and revenge

—— writeaway.co.uk

Accompanied by fun illustrations throughout, this series is a real find as a strong male narrator is a rare thing indeed

—— writeaway.org.uk

Hilarious and just amazing

—— Aquila

[Shows] the importance of having a strong central character who holds the readers' interest

—— Narinder Dhami , Writers News

This is a substantial novel suitable for readers of 13+

—— Inis

Bright and very descriptive . . .this book will stay with you forever

—— TBK mag

It has a slightly slow start but soon you will be glued to the covers

—— Independent on Sunday

Short review

—— The Good Book Guide

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