Mountainfell

From the author of Nevertell and Glassheart comes a tale of magic and courage… Erskin’s journey to find her sister soon unfolds into far more, testing some of her oldest beliefs and earning her a few unexpected new friends. Mountainfell is a great read for anyone who has felt like they don’t quite fit in, or for those who sometimes lose patience with their older siblings. Recommended for readers ages 9+. * Readings *Orton masterfully wields her pen to create a gloriously rich world with well-rounded, fleshed-out characters that offer conviction and depth. All readers will revel in the layers of the story being peeled away slowly, bit by bit; the environmental action theme is, refreshingly, not didactic and instead gently woven in among each layer of the spell-binding story. Erskin is a motivated and enterprising character who appeals to the reader and her story of living out magical adventures is exciting and rewarding for the target audience. The worldbuilding is second to none as is expected from Orton (her previous fantasy novels feature just as exquisite world-building – Orton is an expert craftsman of fantasy that feels like it could be a magic world just on the edge of our human world). This thoroughly enjoyable, richly engaging and warm-hearted fairy tale structured story is a sure-fire hit and all readers will embark upon a wondrous journey the moment they crack the spine of this story. Highly recommended. * Reading Time *Erskin is a strong independent character, determined to not only find her sister, but to do what is right, With strong environmental themes, this book is full of adventure , magic and finding your place amongst it all. – Vicki Thornton * Magpies Magazine *This is an adorable fantasy tale with youthful heroes who rise above their own insecurities which makes it a wonderful Primary years story. The ability to hear and communicate with the world around them gives a magical environmental feel to the problems the characters face… There are hints of classic fantasy quests like Rowan of Rin or Tolkien’s fantasy world, but with a youthful simplicity that makes it immediately appealing for younger readers. * ReadPlus *

Katharine Orton is the critically-acclaimed author of Nevertell and Glassheart. After gaining an English degree and an MA in Creative Writing, Katharine worked for Barefoot Books in Bath before leaving to focus on her writing and her young family. She signed with her agent after taking part in the WoMentoring Project. She lives in Bristol.