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Lilly's determination to prove her colleagues wrong takes her down a path where she stumbles upon one of the king's trusted advisers, Galwyn, in the middle of an attack by unknown assailants. Galwyn's best efforts and a stroke of luck from the young linenmaid enable the mage to escape harm, but at a very steep price: his prized possession, a magical artifact, goes missing during the altercation. Galwyn has no choice but to go on a quest to retrieve this enchanted object, and he chooses Lilly to accompany him. Lilly is not aware of it, but she has a special gift, and Galwyn has every intention of helping her hone it. They will need to be at their best because the journey ahead promises terrifying challenges like nothing either of them has ever faced. Read along and discover what happens next in Sophie and Iain Fletcher's Galwyn's Locket.
Sophie and Iain Fletcher blend fantasy and realism in Galwyn's Locket. The detailed world-building emphasizes the different realms that make up the kingdom of Arkona and the magical creatures that populate the narrative. The authors display an astute narrative style by avoiding using the common name for magic, giving the adventure a unique feel. They explain Arkona's origins and why everything related to magic is frowned upon. The dialogue consists mainly of old-world English delivered in a poetic style. The masterstroke is how easily spellbinding flows alongside realistic instances that readers can relate to, such as when Galwyn uses bubbles to teach Lilly how to control her gifts. Factor in strategically placed clues and a principal antagonist's perspective that will resonate with readers, and the result is a riveting narrative that young fantasy and adventure fans will thoroughly enjoy.
