Delighted to share more of the excellent reviews Legend of the Lost, the first in the changeling trilogy, has attracted since publication in paperback and Kindle:
I bought this book for 2 sets of grand children but of course “nana” had to read it first!
As someone who read the original Enid Blyton books as a child and enjoys gothic/supernatural novels as an adult I was in my element as this book combines the two of those elements.
I was transported back to my inner child and immersed myself in the tale of Holly and Alice, in fact I walked up to my local beach in search of a moonstone, well, you never know!
This is a magical book that holds your interest from the first page to the last, it also has a subtle but meaningful message, family is everything, love is everything and good can overcome evil.
My grandchildren are in for a treat!!!!!
Linda Leahey
What a fantastic book. It is so beautifully written each page has had us wanting to know more. Even with places mentioned that we know so well it takes you to somewhere special and makes those places magical. Our next visit to Ashridge will we spent hunting for that magic. A great book to share that’s takes you on many adventures. I couldn’t recommend it enough. We can’t wait for the next one in the series.
Claire P
A thoroughly enjoyable read, for children and adults alike. As a grown up (most of the time) it brought back the escapism and fantasy of Enid Blyton and CS Lewis – even better as it’s set in the familiar yet fantastic settings of Cornwall and Ashridge.
Can’t wait for the rest of the books in the trilogy. Get it onto your Christmas wish list!
Jane Cathrall
Picked up your copy yet?
One of the great advantages of the social media age, for writers, is having the opportunity to interact with readers.
Sometimes, and usually quite unexpectedly, messages appear out of the blue that really make your day.
Here’s a few from twitter and Instagram:
claire_pol
Just because the weather has been a bit rubbish this weekend it doesn’t stop your mind going to places. @connectwithlotl is such a beautifully written book and each page has had us wanting to know more. We couldn’t recommend it enough.
New books , love the smell of new books 😍 And the first book ‘Legend of The Lost ‘ is set in our county Cornwall in Porthleven and Coverack.
I can’t put the book down , nearly finished and once I’ve finished my daughter is ready to read.
I keep reading extracts and then quietly reading them again. Amazing book.
@alexrhds My twins were given a school project to be photographed reading a book somewhere unusual, they both chose their new favourite, Legend of the Lost, to read on Snowdon’s Summit.
@RichensDebi
“..you write with an exquisite skill and as I am reading I am visualising the characters, they seem so lifelike!
The adults & children are so like people I have come across & the Cornish backdrop is so familiar from my childhood that I feel I am retracing happy childhood steps! “
I was thrilled to have the opportunity to review Legend of the Lost, the first in Ian’s much anticipated changeling trilogy and have to say I was certainly not disappointed.
Sure he’s written this for the 7-11 core readership because he wants to encourage parents to read it to their children as he enjoyed doing. But it’s a thrilling heroic journey for adults and children alike.
It’s packed with interesting characters, amazing, fantastical creatures and the action pulsates throughout.
Some wonderful setting from beautiful Cornish setting through to atmospheric forests act as a fine backdrop to a strong and touching central story.
I don’t want to say too much to spoil the many surprises but I have no doubt you and your kids will be enthralled from start to finish which comes way too soon. Can’t wait for the sequel, which I understand is part-set in Africa and judging by the talking animals in this, it should be another “must read”.
Would make a great film……
Dave Smith and Hannah and Fergus.
I was honoured to be asked to be one of a select few readers asked to review a pre-publication version of this fresh children’s book by a writer I admire.
Really pleased as I feel I’ve had a rare peek into something special.
It is an epic adventure that has both a classic and contemporary feel to it. Packed full of engaging characters and straddles the everyday and mythical worlds using a very clever device, human children as “changelings” with special powers gleaned from magical items and….their family genes.
Werebeasts, fairies, nymphs, pirates, wiccans, talking animals…..what more do you need?
It is beautifully set in Cornwall and Hertfordshire and is packed full of very-varied action. Also has some terrific, pretty nasty villains as every great children’s book needs.
Has echoes of the heroic journey narrative of Lewis, Rowling and even Blyton in places but without being derivative.
It is a really cleverly conceived page turner and my daughter (age 9) devoured it in a couple of days and has been bugging me about the sequel (I believe it’s a trilogy and the story line and depth of characterisation certainly lends itself to more, more, more). Would actually make a great film…
Gets my top recommendation and will be a fabulous Summer read on the beach or wrapped up in front of a blazing fire.
A writer who clearly knows his stuff.
My daughter’s favourite moment:
“The battle of Berkhamsted castle and the huge surprise when************”
Legend of The Lost 