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Nickolai #2
Nickolai's Quest
The thrilling sequel to Nickolai of the North, this is the story of how Nickolai carried out his first Christmas mission against all odds…Nickolai has resurrected the Elfin Kingdom, brought all the elves back to life and made his home safe at last from the wicked Magda. Now he must keep the Solstice Promise he made at the end of the last book – to bring gifts to all the world’s children in one night.But how? It seems an impossible mission. Trapped by the pressures of fame and his loss of freedom, he is frustrated in his aims. Nobody seems to be listening to him or to understand what needs to be done to cheat time. To make matters worse he is lumbered with the spoilt and bossy Princess Krista, grand-daughter of King Vilmar and heir to the elfin throne, who threatens to usurp his role. And, unknown to him, evil forces are determined to destroy him and hi-jack his mission. Deep below the Elfin Kingdom lurks a terrifying creature, controlled by his arch enemy.. Against all Elfin Laws, he ventures into the forbidden Netherworld beneath the Kingdom, on a daring mission in search of the mysterious Cave of the Crystal Chronicle, which holds the secret of time that can make his mission possible. Here unimaginable dangers lurk and he must confront his deepest fears… A story set up at the North Pole during the Arctic Summer, peopled by many strange monsters and life forms, this adventure takes you to places you’ve never been before.A thrilling action adventure story for readers from 8 -80 at any time of year!
323 pages, Paperback
First published October 1, 2007
About the author
Lucy Daniel Raby
7 books17 followersLucy is an award winning children's writer who is currently planning to move into teen and New Adult fiction with historical romance and sci fi.
She wrote her first book at 5 and her first play at 8, a nativity play which was performed for many years at her old school. She went to London university where she read English, before embarking on a writing career that included advertising copywriting, journalism, TV and film scriptwriting, books and theatre.
She has a long track record in children's writing, with 25 years' experience in TV, Film, Animation, Puppets, Books and Theatre.
She has worked on numerous children's TV shows, including triple award winning Shaun the Sheep, Angelina Ballerina, Chuggington, The Blobs, Gypsy Girl, Magic Key Adventures, the Hoobs and her own creation for CBBC, Big Kids.
Lucy has published several books so far;
'Nickolai of the North', a fantasy fiction about the childhood of Santa Claus, for 8 - 12 year olds, was first published by Hodder in 2005. Shortlisted for the Rotherham Children's Book Award, nominated for the Highland Children's Book Award 2006 and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award 2006, it has achieved four foreign sales so far - in Japan, Russia, France and Italy.
The second book in the series, 'Nickolai's Quest', a sequel, was published in October 2007.
The film rights for Nickolai of the North are under option to Mann Made films and she is collaborating with them on plans for an animation movie version.
Lucy has also written a stage musical adaptation of Nickolai of the North which was performed Christmas 09/10 at the Marine theatre in Lyme Regis, Dorset and in a sell out show at the Archway theatre in Horley in Jan 2012. With 16 foot tapping songs with music by Geoff Tinniswood,fully orchestrated backing tracks and sheet music, the playscript and lyrics are available for licence. Contact Lucy direct or at her agent gemma@gemmahirstassociates.co.uk
Both Nickolai books are available in print and as ebooks here on Amazon.Print copies are also available either via nielsens book data or direct from Lucy at lucydanielraby@o2.co.uk. Lucy is hoping to write a third title to complete the series.
Another e book is currently available on this site - 'Goddess in Pyjamas', a fantasy sci fi adventure for 12+ readers set on a faraway planet.
Lucy has written two other plays,Six Characters in Search of a Story, (also performed in Lyme Regis Oct 2010) and Kill the Lights, co-written with Duncan McIntosh. Both are available for licence at the above email addresses.
Previous print books include 2 spinoffs from her TV episodes for Disney's pre-school 'Animal Stories', 'Sammy the Hippo' and 'Camilla the Camel', 'Ralph the Rabbit', 'Peter the Peacock' and 'Lily the Lost Puppy', a book for 4 - 7 year olds, part of the Puppy Tails series, for Working Partners/Macmillan publishers.
Lucy is currently working on a historical romance for 16+ readers called 'Henry Henrietta', so watch this space!
To find out more about Lucy and her work, go to www.lucydanielraby.co.uk.
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http://www.lucydanielraby.co.uk
She wrote her first book at 5 and her first play at 8, a nativity play which was performed for many years at her old school. She went to London university where she read English, before embarking on a writing career that included advertising copywriting, journalism, TV and film scriptwriting, books and theatre.
She has a long track record in children's writing, with 25 years' experience in TV, Film, Animation, Puppets, Books and Theatre.
She has worked on numerous children's TV shows, including triple award winning Shaun the Sheep, Angelina Ballerina, Chuggington, The Blobs, Gypsy Girl, Magic Key Adventures, the Hoobs and her own creation for CBBC, Big Kids.
Lucy has published several books so far;
'Nickolai of the North', a fantasy fiction about the childhood of Santa Claus, for 8 - 12 year olds, was first published by Hodder in 2005. Shortlisted for the Rotherham Children's Book Award, nominated for the Highland Children's Book Award 2006 and the Lincolnshire Young People's Book Award 2006, it has achieved four foreign sales so far - in Japan, Russia, France and Italy.
The second book in the series, 'Nickolai's Quest', a sequel, was published in October 2007.
The film rights for Nickolai of the North are under option to Mann Made films and she is collaborating with them on plans for an animation movie version.
Lucy has also written a stage musical adaptation of Nickolai of the North which was performed Christmas 09/10 at the Marine theatre in Lyme Regis, Dorset and in a sell out show at the Archway theatre in Horley in Jan 2012. With 16 foot tapping songs with music by Geoff Tinniswood,fully orchestrated backing tracks and sheet music, the playscript and lyrics are available for licence. Contact Lucy direct or at her agent gemma@gemmahirstassociates.co.uk
Both Nickolai books are available in print and as ebooks here on Amazon.Print copies are also available either via nielsens book data or direct from Lucy at lucydanielraby@o2.co.uk. Lucy is hoping to write a third title to complete the series.
Another e book is currently available on this site - 'Goddess in Pyjamas', a fantasy sci fi adventure for 12+ readers set on a faraway planet.
Lucy has written two other plays,Six Characters in Search of a Story, (also performed in Lyme Regis Oct 2010) and Kill the Lights, co-written with Duncan McIntosh. Both are available for licence at the above email addresses.
Previous print books include 2 spinoffs from her TV episodes for Disney's pre-school 'Animal Stories', 'Sammy the Hippo' and 'Camilla the Camel', 'Ralph the Rabbit', 'Peter the Peacock' and 'Lily the Lost Puppy', a book for 4 - 7 year olds, part of the Puppy Tails series, for Working Partners/Macmillan publishers.
Lucy is currently working on a historical romance for 16+ readers called 'Henry Henrietta', so watch this space!
To find out more about Lucy and her work, go to www.lucydanielraby.co.uk.
Or
Facebook: Facebook profile
LinkedIn: http://uk.linkedin.com/pub/lucy-danie...
MySpace: http://www.myspace.com/512761669
Twitter: @lucydanielraby
Where to buy in print
http://www.lucydanielraby.co.uk
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February 10, 2022
Nickolai, our hero we met in Nickolai of the North is back and in this all new adventure he has been tasked with a mission of finding a solution to delivering the presents to all the children of the world in just one night.
But something is stirring deep down, below in the Elfin kingdom a creature determined to stop his quest.
Can Nickolai and his friends Krista, Jarkov and Zak stop it and still get the gifts out on time?
A charming, old world style tale steeped in myth and legend and full of festive winter fun.
A great read for kids and adults alike.
But something is stirring deep down, below in the Elfin kingdom a creature determined to stop his quest.
Can Nickolai and his friends Krista, Jarkov and Zak stop it and still get the gifts out on time?
A charming, old world style tale steeped in myth and legend and full of festive winter fun.
A great read for kids and adults alike.
February 8, 2011
I liked this book because it is high on adventure and mystery
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