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The Magic Charm

by Summer Waters

Exciting new magical adventure series – will you answer the call of the Silver Dolphins?

FORMAT
Paperback
LANGUAGE
English
CONDITION
Brand New


Publisher Description

Exciting new magical adventure series – will you answer the call of the Silver Dolphins?
Antonia is thrilled to win first prize in the Sea Watch poster competition – a dolphin charm necklace. But when she is presented with it, she is mysteriously told to 'always answer the call'. Soon she discovers that her necklace has magical powers that draw her to the sea where she meets a pod of dolphins and learns she has been chosen for a very special role. But Antonia's new responsibilities not only conflict with her friendships; they also bring her into danger. Is she brave enough to face her fears? And can she be a Silver Dolphin without losing her best friend?

Author Biography

Summer Waters is the pen name for Julie Sykes, a successful picture book author and a full-time mum, with more than two million copies sold of her character series. Before becoming an author she worked as a laboratory technician and then a teacher.She's always had a love for Cornwall but currently lives in Hampshire with her husband and three children in a 200-year-old cottage.

Long Description

Exciting new magical adventure series - will you answer the call of the Silver Dolphins? Antonia is thrilled to win first prize in the Sea Watch poster competition - a dolphin charm necklace. But when she is presented with it, she is mysteriously told to 'always answer the call'. Soon she discovers that her necklace has magical powers that draw her to the sea where she meets a pod of dolphins and learns she has been chosen for a very special role. But Antonia's new responsibilities not only conflict with her friendships; they also bring her into danger. Is she brave enough to face her fears? And can she be a Silver Dolphin without losing her best friend?

Feature

* Exciting debut from sparkling new author for HarperCollins * Tactical sampling to build awareness and loyalty * First book in fun, magical underwater adventure series for girls. * Everyday life and friendship issues that readers can easily identify seamlessly combine with scenes of magic realism. * Emphasis of eco/green themes - a key concern for target age group * Universally appealing coastal setting * Activity Sheets available Competition: My Secret Unicorn, Linda Chapman

Description for Sales People

Exciting new magical adventure series - will you answer the call of the Silver Dolphins? Antonia is thrilled to win first prize in the Sea Watch poster competition - a dolphin charm necklace. But when she is presented with it, she is mysteriously told to 'always answer the call'. Soon she discovers that her necklace has magical powers that draw her to the sea where she meets a pod of dolphins and learns she has been chosen for a very special role. But Antonia's new responsibilities not only conflict with her friendships; they also bring her into danger. Is she brave enough to face her fears? And can she be a Silver Dolphin without losing her best friend? Key title * Exciting debut from sparkling new author for HarperCollins * Tactical sampling to build awareness and loyalty * First book in fun, magical underwater adventure series for girls. * Everyday life and friendship issues that readers can easily identify seamlessly combine with scenes of magic realism. * Emphasis of eco/green themes - a key concern for target age group * Universally appealing coastal setting * Activity Sheets available Competition: My Secret Unicorn, Linda Chapman

Details

ISBN0007309686
Author Summer Waters
Pages 160
Series Silver Dolphins
Year 2009
ISBN-10 0007309686
ISBN-13 9780007309689
Format Paperback
Media Book
Audience Age 7
Place of Publication London
Country of Publication United Kingdom
DEWEY 823.92
Short Title MAGIC CHARM
Imprint HarperCollins
Publication Date 2009-05-28
Language English
UK Release Date 2009-05-28
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Alternative 9780007340712
Series Number Book 1
Audience Children / Juvenile
AU Release Date 2009-08-31
NZ Release Date 2009-08-31

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