Quill and the Last Generation is the first in an exciting new middle grade fantasy series. Exploring the cycles of life, the fate of our souls and the power of magic in our lives, it whisks readers away to an enchanting world inspired by Welsh mythology.
Quill lives in a land of permanent winter. He and his friends are the youngest people in the world. No babies have been born in the last twelve years, since this time of winter began. Everyone worries they could be the last generation as something is clearly broken in the natural rhythms of Earth. On Beltane night (1st May), the people light a fire as a symbolic act to bring warmth and light back to the world. To Quill’s great surprise, a raven appears at his window to summon him to the underworld. It seems he is the only one who has a chance of stopping the end of the world.
Under the cover of his parents’ love and a golden sail, he sets off to write his own extraordinary story. Quill feels completely unprepared for what lies ahead but faces up to each new challenge with courage and determination. Questions surround him: Can he live up to his destiny? Will he find the leader inside himself? Does he have what it takes to bring life back to the world?
Quill and the Last Generation is a carefully crafted, beautifully layered story. Through adventure, friendship and a challenge where the stakes couldn’t be higher, readers are introduced to a courageous young hero who will do anything for his family and community. Quill is a character readers will really champion. I can’t wait for his next adventure!
Thank you to Macmillan Children’s Books for an early copy of this fantastic book. It will be published in January 2026.
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