Peregrine Quinn and the Cosmic Realm by Ash Bond is the first in the new series of books starring Peregrine and her gang of unlikely allies. If the series is as thrilling as this first adventure, then young readers are in for a treat.
While Peregrine’s mother is away, she is looked after by her godfather Daedalus Bloom. She has always envied his life as an immortal and wishes she could go to the Cosmic Realm with him. Little does she suspect that not only will she get that opportunity before long, but it will be up to Peregrine and a few new friends, to save both the Terran (human) and the Cosmic realms from being destroyed by the return of an ancient evil. Not quite the adventure she had expected!
This is such a good read. Within the same genre the Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson books feature brave and adventurous girls, but the main characters are boys. In this book it is Peregrine and her new friend Rowan, a dryad, who lead the mission to rescue Daedalus when he is kidnapped, and to save the worlds from destruction.
There is a lot to enjoy in this new series, and new young readers will be able to identify with the main characters. Not by venturing into new realms of course, but feeling scared at times, or overwhelmed, lost and afraid. On the flip side, the real sense of accomplishment and pride when something you have strived for is achieved.
I really enjoyed Peregrine as a character. She is feisty and fiercely loyal to her godfather. At the same time though she misses her Mum and often wonders where she is. She often draws on her memories of her Mum to give her strength when she finds herself in trouble. I really hope we find out more about Peregrine’s Mum in future books as she sounds a fascinating character in her own right. Where is she and why are so many people in awe of her? Is Peregrine really a Terran or does she have immortal blood?
The book is well written with good character development. Both Peregrine and Rowan learn things about themselves and each other by the end of the book. I really enjoyed Cal the faun and his battle with his nemesis Hansel Pine. For fans of the Greek myths there are plenty of names in the book to recognise.
The cover of the books suggests slightly older than the target audience (9-12 years) and if I’m honest I don’t find the cover very appealing. Perhaps this is a time not to judge a book by its cover. Having said that I am much older than the target audience so younger readers may disagree with me. The illustrations and maps at the beginning and end of the book complement the narrative and add to the overall enjoyment. The chapters alternate between characters and vary in length with some very short, while others are much longer depending on the action.
Overall, a great start to an engaging new series that is sure to find an audience.
While Peregrine’s mother is away, she is looked after by her godfather Daedalus Bloom. She has always envied his life as an immortal and wishes she could go to the Cosmic Realm with him. Little does she suspect that not only will she get that opportunity before long, but it will be up to Peregrine and a few new friends, to save both the Terran (human) and the Cosmic realms from being destroyed by the return of an ancient evil. Not quite the adventure she had expected!
This is such a good read. Within the same genre the Artemis Fowl and Percy Jackson books feature brave and adventurous girls, but the main characters are boys. In this book it is Peregrine and her new friend Rowan, a dryad, who lead the mission to rescue Daedalus when he is kidnapped, and to save the worlds from destruction.
There is a lot to enjoy in this new series, and new young readers will be able to identify with the main characters. Not by venturing into new realms of course, but feeling scared at times, or overwhelmed, lost and afraid. On the flip side, the real sense of accomplishment and pride when something you have strived for is achieved.
I really enjoyed Peregrine as a character. She is feisty and fiercely loyal to her godfather. At the same time though she misses her Mum and often wonders where she is. She often draws on her memories of her Mum to give her strength when she finds herself in trouble. I really hope we find out more about Peregrine’s Mum in future books as she sounds a fascinating character in her own right. Where is she and why are so many people in awe of her? Is Peregrine really a Terran or does she have immortal blood?
The book is well written with good character development. Both Peregrine and Rowan learn things about themselves and each other by the end of the book. I really enjoyed Cal the faun and his battle with his nemesis Hansel Pine. For fans of the Greek myths there are plenty of names in the book to recognise.
The cover of the books suggests slightly older than the target audience (9-12 years) and if I’m honest I don’t find the cover very appealing. Perhaps this is a time not to judge a book by its cover. Having said that I am much older than the target audience so younger readers may disagree with me. The illustrations and maps at the beginning and end of the book complement the narrative and add to the overall enjoyment. The chapters alternate between characters and vary in length with some very short, while others are much longer depending on the action.
Overall, a great start to an engaging new series that is sure to find an audience.