Catherine Doyle is synonymous with completely gripping Irish adventures surrounded by the roaring sea and the most unusual magic. From the very first page, readers will be held under the spell of the legend of the secret kingdom of Darksea deep in the heart of the Atlantic Ocean. A place where pirates collect stardust to protect the magical islands and all the creatures who live there. Some say it’s only a fairytale. Do you believe in the magic?
In Galway, Max and his older brother Christopher visit the shore, longing for a glimpse of the pirate king, Captain O’Malley, in the legendary ship Stolen Sunrise. What Christopher wouldn’t give for a chance to sail away and live a life of adventure! In desperation, he writes a letter to the captain asking for a chance to join the crew. Stowing it safely in a bottle, he throws it into the sea hoping he’ll receive a reply.
Two years pass and life hasn’t gone to plan. Christopher is very ill and in hospital. Max’s parents are distracted and hoping for a miracle. Now Max is the one with big dreams. He needs to find a way to help his brother and keep the magic alive. When he discovers a talking parrot tapping at Christopher’s bedroom window, Max retrieves a letter – a reply to Christopher’s letter. The Stolen Sunrise has an opening for a cabin boy. There’s no question what Max must do!
Darksea is not the place for landlubbers! Max is thrown straight into a fast-paced, perilous, swashbuckling adventure that has him using every ounce of bravery he can muster. He has to make tough decisions and take huge risks to save this magical realm and earn the reward he so desperately seeks. Catherine Doyle’s rich description and thrilling storytelling make this book completely unputdownable! Children will find themselves lost in the world of pirates, sea creatures and a boy trying to do his best.
Pirates of Darksea is a fantastic story of hope, brotherhood and bravery. It’s Christopher who first dreams of a pirate adventure but it’s Max who goes off to live the adventure for the both of them. The connection between the brothers is powerful and so emotional. There’s nothing their love can’t achieve together.
Thank you to Bloomsbury Children’s Books for this wonderful story!
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Hi Kate, the link pictures to your own work is strangely squashed in the newsletter. Best regards, Michelle
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Thank you. I’ll take a look.
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