The Rage of the Sea Witch
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A new adventure series about the pivotal moments of discovery through the ages, bringing the past to life with a generous helping of fantasy, humour and delightful, black and white illustrations. Shaman by name and shaman by nature – Billy just hasn't found his magic ... yet. His selfish, globetrotting parents abandon him for yet another summer in Charles Darwin's strange, museum-like house, where Billy stumbles across a 200-year-old giant talking tortoise named Charles Darwin, by the famous man himself. Charles D, the tortoise, knows every inch of the house and every artefact in it, and he's keen to help Billy realise his powers and set him on the path to adventure. A beautifully carved Inuit ivory necklace is the first object that whisks him back in time to the shrieking chaos of an Arctic blizzard to meet its rightful owner, a girl called Ahnah, her shape-shifting grandmother and the mysterious explorer Pytheas.
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“The Rage of the Sea Witch” is this cool adventure series that brings history to life with a mix of fantasy, humor, and some black-and-white illustrations. The story is all about Billy, this kid who hasn't quite figured out his magical powers yet. His parents, who are always jet-setting around the world, leave him at Charles Darwin's baffling museum-like house for the summer. That's where Billy stumbles upon Charles D, a 200-year-old talking tortoise owned by the famous Darwin himself. Charles D knows everything about the house and its artifacts!
He's super eager to help Billy unlock his magic and go on some epic adventures. And it all starts with this amazing Inuit ivory necklace that transports Billy back in time to an Arctic blizzard. There, he meets Ahnah, the necklace's rightful owner, her shape-shifting grandma, and this mysterious explorer called Pytheas. Talk about an exciting journey!
Alright, let's talk about that book cover! It's seriously eye-catching and full of vibrant colors. I was totally digging it. But here's the thing–as much as I wanted to love “The Rage of the Sea Witch,” it didn't quite hit the mark for me. Don't get me wrong, it was an okay read, but it didn't blow my mind. The writing felt a bit amateurish and kind of clunky (if you know what I mean). It happens though, right? We can't love every book we pick up. So, yeah, it was just alright for me.
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