Spirit Warriors

A compulsively readable 9+ fantasy adventure, richly laced with Jamaican folklore and genuine terror. * The Guardian *I enjoyed it immensely. It’s a deep dive into Jamaican folklore, belief systems and vivid storytelling. * Alex Wheatle, author of Crongton Knights *Phenomenal! Magic, myth and history woven into a heart-pounding adventure. * Sophie Anderson, author of The House With Chicken Legs *A gripping, vivid magical action adventure. * Louie Stowell, author of Loki *Fantastic, inspiring heroes, a funny Freaky Friday-style body swap (a human in a cat’s body chasing a cat in a human’s body made me chuckle!) and a twist-packed tale make this one of summer’s must-have books! * Tom Griffiths, headteacher and reviewer at Check ‘Em Out Books *Magical, captivating and almost impossible to put down. Ashley is one of the best middle-grade authors currently writing * Seven Stories - The National Centre for Children’s Books *Youngsters will be willing on this plucky trio as they battle against the odds in a heart-thumping danger mission full of magical world-building, fast and furious adventures and spine-tingling danger. Epic fun from start to finish! * Lancashire News syndicate group *Spirit Warriors is a stunning historical fantasy adventure, an enthralling story of danger, discovery and daring, that completely captured me from start to finish. * Book Craic blog *Rooted in Caribbean folklore, this fast-paced fantasy adventure blends spirit magic, cultural traditions, and high-stakes action in a race to protect both worlds. Highly recommended for UKS2. * The School Reading List *This story was inspired by the history and folklore of Jamaica and is utterly gripping! The cast of characters face some difficult choices but through drawing strength from each other, they battle through some truly terrifying situations! 9+ * Library Girl and Book Boy *

Ashley Thorpe is a debut author who works as an editor at Storymix, where he helps other writers to create epic stories. He lives in Manchester and is a passionate trustee of the charity Manchester Libraries Trust. His greatest writing wish is to create the representation he would have loved to have seen, but sorely missed, as a young reader. When he isn’t writing or reading, Ashley enjoys making music, outdoor pursuits, indulging in anime and gaming. The Boy to Beat the Gods is his first book.

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