LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Kallie is excited, if a bit apprehensive, when she wins a place on a summer theatre camp. The camp is based in the grounds of an old house in a little village deep in the Gloucestershire countryside, and the theatre itself was built in the 17th century.
Newly restored, it’s very atmospheric. The play they’re putting on also dates back to the 1600s and was written by a young woman Ellsabet Graveheart, who was driven out of the village and condemned as a witch.
As strange, inexplicable things start to happen, Kallie and her new friend Emilia realise that the story Ellsabet was telling isn’t finished, and in an adventure full of suspense and surprises, they call on her help as they take on powerful supernatural enemies.
Readers who enjoy the excitement of acting and creating a show will love this story, as will those who relish spooky stories which draw out all their heroes’ strength and courage. The drama is equally high, whether the action is taking place on the theatre stage or in the shadowy Wildstorm woods, and Kallie and her new friends hugely engaging characters.
If you enjoy The Wildstorm Curse, look out for the Aveline Jones series by Phil Hickes.
Andrea Reece
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The Wildstorm Curse Synopsis
A fabled witch. A powerful curse. A monster out for revenge.
13-year-old Kallie Tamm can't wait to spend a week of her summer holidays at the Wildstorm Theatre Camp: she's determined not to let her dyslexia hold her back from achieving her dream of becoming a playwright.
The finale of the whole week is a performance in the local village theatre. But as soon as she arrives, Kallie discovers that the cast will be performing a play written by a 17th Century witch, Ellsabet Graveheart, and strange, scary things start happening.
Unbeknown to Kallie, a dark shadow is stirring in the woodland near Wildstorm: an ancient and dangerous creature has awoken from a centuries old slumber, and they're out for revenge, putting Kallie and all of her new friends in grave danger.
The Wildstorm Curse is a thrillingly suspenseful story about unlikely heroes and the power of storytelling, from author of The Bird Singers, Eve Wersocki Morris.
The Wildstorm Curse is a spine-tingling adventure steeped in 17th century witchlore and darkly dangerous demon myths. Perfect for 9+ fans of Michelle Harrison and Phil Hickes.
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9781444963342 |
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19th January 2023 |
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Eve Wersocki Morris |
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Hodder Children's Books an imprint of Hachette Children's Group |
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Paperback |
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268 pages |
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Press Reviews
Eve Wersocki Morris Press Reviews
'A riveting tale full of secrets, suspense and the power of storytelling. Just beware reading it if camping out in a dark, spooky wood...' - Jamie Littler, bestselling author of Frostheart
'Fabulously gripping. I couldn't put it down.' - Abi Elphinstone, bestselling author of Sky Song
'Bewitching and beguiling - The Wildstorm Curse is a heartwarming and spinechilling tale of friendship, bravery, and the intoxicating magic of storytelling. Once you step foot into the Wildstorm Theatre, you'll never want to leave.' - Jack Meggitt-Phillips, author of The Beast and the Bethany
'The Wildstorm Curse is a brilliant, spine-tingling mystery that kept me on the edge of my seat. I would wholeheartedly recommend it!' - Ewa Jozefkowicz, author of The Dragon in the Bookshop
'Distinctive, dark and mysterious - a thoroughly intriguing adventure.' - Katherine Woodfine, author of The Sinclair's Mysteries
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About Eve Wersocki Morris
Eve Wersocki Morris grew up in North London and has been making up stories her whole life. Despite being diagnosed with dyslexia aged 12, she has not let that stop her literary ambitions and wrote her first full novel aged 13. She went on to study English at Nottingham University where she wrote, directed and performed in plays and was Arts Editor of the student magazine. She volunteers with Coram Beanstalk Literacy Charity as a reading helper for children, and has written book reviews for Stylist, Times Literature Supplement and The Bookseller.
Eve's grandparents came to the UK in 1946 as Polish refugees and were placed in Staffordshire. Her grandmother was born in Sanok in the mountains of Poland. She celebrates her Polish heritage at Christmas Eve with barszcz soup, pierogi, pickled sledzie (herring) and hazelnut torte. Her fascination with European myths and fairytales inspired her critically acclaimed debut children's book, The Bird Singers.
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