Artezans: The Whispering World
In this captivating sequel to Artezans: The Forgotten Magic, adopted twins Ed and Elodie Crane are eager to learn more about their powers and find the other two Artezan Masters. The twins, their dads, and the family cat, Mr Biscuits, are on their way to Norway when they are suddenly shipwrecked on a secret magical island in the North Sea, home to more than just friendly faces and homemade strawberry ice-cream.
When people are more or less than they seem, their words say a lot, but the ability to hear unspoken lies and the deeper truths of others is a gift Elodie is learning to harness on her way towards mastering her powers and the navigation of relationships with everyone in her life. Elodie’s experience learning how to listen to family, friends, strangers, and the voices of the Hidden and Unseen become more intriguing as her brother settles into his powers of dreams and nightmares.
Alongside the Scottish dialogue, which wonderfully illustrates the twins’ homeland, the author’s inclusion of the parents in the adventure allows us to trust in the narrative. Ed and Elodie are able to depend on their parents for knowledge and protection which gives them the space to become more independent in the discovery of themselves. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to dreamwalk, understand the birds arguing with the squirrels, or make a flower grow into a beanstalk, this book will charm you into wanting to know more about the Artezan world.
