Owl and the Lost Boy
by Amy Wilson
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Pub Date Oct 15 2020 | Archive Date Nov 27 2020
Pan Macmillan | Macmillan Children's Books
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Description
Return to the world of Amy Wilson's A Girl Called Owl in this sparkling seasonal novel Owl and the Lost Boy, from 'the rising star of children's fantasy'.
Being stuck in an eternal summer is not fun. Especially when you're Jack Frost's daughter. Owl's friend Alberic – who also happens to be the Earl of Autumn's son – is missing. Determined to find him and end the perpetual summer, Owl and her best friend Mallory embark on an adventure that will take them deep into the magical world of time itself. But Alberic's disappearance is shrouded in secret, and there's more going on than meets the eye. As an epic battle of the elements approaches, will Owl and Alberic be able to control their magic and restore the natural world?
Lose yourself in this glittering story of friendship, nature and the elements told with Amy Wilson's trademark magic and heart.
'A story of wild winds and bitter frosts with the warmth of friendship at its heart' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song on A Girl Called Owl
'It was such a treat to be back in Owl’s world - Amy Wilson spins her magic like a glittering winter cloak' Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha & the Spirit Bird
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781529037845 |
| PRICE | £7.99 (GBP) |
| PAGES | 288 |
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Featured Reviews
Squid G, Reviewer
ARC Copy...it was nice to see the continuing adventures and Owl and her emotional journey of dealing with her "magical status" along with having to navigate fae court social-politics and her legacy of her unusual family.
Book Trade Professional 523586
I will forever be a fan of Amy Wilson's worlds. I've read most of her stories, and I'm always in awe about how she combines traditional fairytale elements with the real world, somehow keeping both sides of the door rich and believable. This second installment in Owl's journey is no different, and I'm certain readers will fall easily back in love with Owl and her friends!
The quick pitch for this series: what if Jack Frost had a daughter? What if she was a quick-witted girl struggling between her human and fae sides, as well as the difficulties of having an elemental trickster as a father? And what if, one year, summer refused to end?
The answer lies in an adventure that traces itself through various fairytale realms (including Time itself) as Owl and her human BFF Mallory attempt to track down Alberic, the son of autumn, after he goes missing and summer tightens her hold on both worlds. Aside from the adventure, I appreciated how Wilson dealt with pretty existential themes about loss, belonging, and loneliness, all from a totally MG-appropriate lens. The pace did occasionally feel quite slow and repetitive, as it often seems like characters have the same conversations about their goals/problems again and again, and I would've liked to have seen more growth in Owl and Mallory --- because despite all the rushing about and soul-searching, I never felt like I could connect with them in that magical way that breathes characters to life. I think, as well, being able to root more deeply for our heroes might've made the pace feel less dogged. But overall, this was a shimmering gem of a tale, and I'd happily recommend it to 9-12 readers who are searching to immerse themselves in the fantastic.
