What’s the book about?
Guided by a mysterious message, Cori, Tarn and Jem sail north to meet the secretive Loyalists, who will help them on their quest for the Oceanforged Armour.
Instead, the Loyalists warn of a looming disaster. Unless Cori can master all the powers of the Champions before it strikes, Aquinta will be doomed.
The Loyalists believe that a piece of armour may be hidden in Mutemount. But sea monsters once lurked in those waters, and no one who has travelled near the silent island in the last century has ever returned …
Dive into the second epic instalment of the Oceanforged series, from the bestselling author of The Grandest Bookshop in the World.
Recommended for:
Ages 8+
Three reasons to read it:
- One of the most exciting parts of the story is Mutemount, also known as the Silent Island. According to the warning the heroes receive, no one who has travelled near the island in the last century has ever returned. That instantly raises the stakes and makes the island feel dangerous and mysterious. Readers will want to keep turning the pages to find out: What happened to the people who went there before? Why is the island so deadly? And will Cori and the others survive the journey?
- The waters around Mutemount are said to have once been filled with sea monsters. That means the ocean itself might not be safe for the heroes. The idea of creatures lurking beneath the waves adds tension and excitement to the journey. Every time the characters sail closer to Mutemount, readers might wonder if something huge and terrifying is about to rise from the depths.
- The Oceanforged Armour is a central mystery of the series. The Loyalists believe a piece of the armour may be hidden in Mutemount. The search for this legendary armour keeps the story moving forward and makes the quest feel meaningful. Every clue about the armour brings the heroes closer to saving Aquinta.
Buy a copy of Oceanforged #2: The Silent Island here.
About the author:
Amelia Mellor is an author, teacher and nature nerd. She is the creator of The Grandest Bookshop in the World, The Bookseller’s Apprentice and The Lost Book of Magic, a multi-award-winning historical fantasy trilogy based in Melbourne where she lives. She holds degrees from Monash University and The University of Melbourne. To find ideas for Oceanforged, Amelia spent three days at sea, swam with sharks, hiked in jungles, got lost in Italy, handled real pirate artefacts and scuba dived on a shipwreck. When she’s not writing or researching, she’s usually tending her collection of tropical fish or attempting a wildly ambitious craft project. You can find her at authorameliamellor.com and holding up traffic in museums.
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