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Faris and the Monoceros
Nearly a year has passed since Jack helped Faris escape from the horrible Grimbaldi Foundation for the Potentially Lacking. Faris now lives in The Core, the magical haven that Jack and creatures like him have lived in for thousands of years. The Core keeps them away from the prying eyes of the human race on The Surface and even better, from the evil creatures that also survived The Dark War.
Faris loves his new life as a he has friends, goes to school and for the first time ever, he has a real home. As the summer holidays arrive, he’s looking forward to being able to explore more of his new world with his best friend Jack.
But the holidays do not start as Faris expected… Their faerie friend Holly-Hob returns from The Surface with an unknown creature and brings an ancient mystery to life. Faris will get the chance to explore much more than The Core this summer, but does he really have the skills to help his friends on this dangerous mission?
Faris loves his new life as a he has friends, goes to school and for the first time ever, he has a real home. As the summer holidays arrive, he’s looking forward to being able to explore more of his new world with his best friend Jack.
But the holidays do not start as Faris expected… Their faerie friend Holly-Hob returns from The Surface with an unknown creature and brings an ancient mystery to life. Faris will get the chance to explore much more than The Core this summer, but does he really have the skills to help his friends on this dangerous mission?
190 pages, Kindle Edition
Published January 3, 2018
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About the author
Melanie Cusick-Jones
8 books67 followersAfter graduating from The University of Sheffield with an English Literature Masters in 2003, Melanie has been writing fiction - time permitting - ever since.
'Hope's Daughter', released in December 2011, was Melanie's debut novel and the first release from The Ambrosia Sequence, a YA dystopian series. The companion book 'The Rainbow Maker's Tale' was released in late 2013.
Children's book 'Faris and Jack' came out in 2016, bringing magic, horses and Hoofers together in an exciting new adventure story. Three further books in the 'Faris' series are planned, the next due for release in early 2018.
Melanie's latest YA project - due in 2023 - is 'Cirque de la Nuit' a stand-alone paranormal novel, before she returns to completing The Ambrosia Sequence, with three further books.
When she's not writing Melanie enjoys the wet weather of the north of England with her dogs or disappearing into a book for a few hours (no surprise there then).
'Hope's Daughter', released in December 2011, was Melanie's debut novel and the first release from The Ambrosia Sequence, a YA dystopian series. The companion book 'The Rainbow Maker's Tale' was released in late 2013.
Children's book 'Faris and Jack' came out in 2016, bringing magic, horses and Hoofers together in an exciting new adventure story. Three further books in the 'Faris' series are planned, the next due for release in early 2018.
Melanie's latest YA project - due in 2023 - is 'Cirque de la Nuit' a stand-alone paranormal novel, before she returns to completing The Ambrosia Sequence, with three further books.
When she's not writing Melanie enjoys the wet weather of the north of England with her dogs or disappearing into a book for a few hours (no surprise there then).
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January 23, 2018
Eclivity. Nagwort (Master, witch lord) hollered at Kobold (Goblin) to come downstairs.
Some tiny human-looking creature was holding him in the air.
According to legends creatures (Creatura) existed in the Garbergau Mountains.
The portals where connected by pipes.
The Core housed the magical areas.
Holly-Hob (elderly Figlia faerie, King of Horses protector) & Jack lived there.
The Dark War of the magical creatures had taken its toll on them & the humans.
The Surface was off limits to everyone.
The Citadel & the Core was the home to the most important & powerful people in this magical kingdom. They were known as the Seers.
Sarlo (immortal, Apprentice Seer) was 1 of them.
Dorf’s tiny school had 15 village children, 3 teachers & 3 tiny classrooms.
Faris (1) was an orphan not by choice & was left on the doorstep of the Grimbaldi Foundation for the Potentially Lacking.
Mister Grimbaldi (owner) was not a pleasant person.
Fast forward, Jack became Faris (9) mate.
Faris was unique he could talk with animals.
Some tiny Spriggan thieves had stolen 7 of Jack’s horses.
Jack helped Faris escape from the horrible Grimbaldi Foundation for the Potentially Lacking.
Faris (Hoofer) was going to try & help him get them back.
What was Nagwort (diviner) doing with the Shadow Mirror (looks into people’s hearts/minds)?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, & great font/writing style. A very well written MS age children's fantasy book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great MS age children's fantasy movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. The only thing I see wrong is it had no black/white or color pictures. That said I will only rate it at 4/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Making Connections discussion group talk; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons (Washburn)
Some tiny human-looking creature was holding him in the air.
According to legends creatures (Creatura) existed in the Garbergau Mountains.
The portals where connected by pipes.
The Core housed the magical areas.
Holly-Hob (elderly Figlia faerie, King of Horses protector) & Jack lived there.
The Dark War of the magical creatures had taken its toll on them & the humans.
The Surface was off limits to everyone.
The Citadel & the Core was the home to the most important & powerful people in this magical kingdom. They were known as the Seers.
Sarlo (immortal, Apprentice Seer) was 1 of them.
Dorf’s tiny school had 15 village children, 3 teachers & 3 tiny classrooms.
Faris (1) was an orphan not by choice & was left on the doorstep of the Grimbaldi Foundation for the Potentially Lacking.
Mister Grimbaldi (owner) was not a pleasant person.
Fast forward, Jack became Faris (9) mate.
Faris was unique he could talk with animals.
Some tiny Spriggan thieves had stolen 7 of Jack’s horses.
Jack helped Faris escape from the horrible Grimbaldi Foundation for the Potentially Lacking.
Faris (Hoofer) was going to try & help him get them back.
What was Nagwort (diviner) doing with the Shadow Mirror (looks into people’s hearts/minds)?
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A very awesome book cover, & great font/writing style. A very well written MS age children's fantasy book. It was very easy for me to read/follow from start/finish & never a dull moment. There were no grammar/typo errors, nor any repetitive or out of line sequence sentences. Lots of exciting scenarios, with several twists/turns & a great set of unique characters to keep track of. This could also make another great MS age children's fantasy movie, or better yet a mini TV series. To be continued. The only thing I see wrong is it had no black/white or color pictures. That said I will only rate it at 4/5 stars.
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections; Making Connections discussion group talk; Author; PDF book
Tony Parsons (Washburn)
May 16, 2018
Book Name : Faris and The Monoceros
Author : Melanie Cusick- Jones
Blurb/Theme : Nearly a year has passed since Jack helped Faris escape from the horrible Grimbaldi Foundation for the Potentially Lacking. Faris now lives in The Core, the magical haven that Jack and creatures like him have lived in for thousands of years. The Core keeps them away from the prying eyes of the human race on The Surface and even better, from the evil creatures that also survived The Dark War.
Faris loves his new life as a Hoofer: he has friends, goes to school and for the first time ever, he has a real home. As the summer holidays arrive, he’s looking forward to being able to explore more of his new world with his best friend Jack.
But the holidays do not start as Faris expected… Their faerie friend Holly-Hob returns from The Surface with an unknown creature and brings an ancient mystery to life. Faris will get the chance to explore much more than The Core this summer, but does he really have the skills to help his friends on this dangerous mission?
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Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A nice book cover together with a creative writing style took me on a fantasy ride. I loved all the characters and their portrayal. The story had a good flow and was kept very much alive. Once plotting is done which is the most difficult aspect, the story can be developed well and this plot is really awesome.
I am eager to read the authors’ next two books in this series.
I enjoyed reading this book and I wish Melanie all the very best for her future authorship works.
My rating is
Narration:4/5
Story plot:5/5
Cover:5/5
Author : Melanie Cusick- Jones
Blurb/Theme : Nearly a year has passed since Jack helped Faris escape from the horrible Grimbaldi Foundation for the Potentially Lacking. Faris now lives in The Core, the magical haven that Jack and creatures like him have lived in for thousands of years. The Core keeps them away from the prying eyes of the human race on The Surface and even better, from the evil creatures that also survived The Dark War.
Faris loves his new life as a Hoofer: he has friends, goes to school and for the first time ever, he has a real home. As the summer holidays arrive, he’s looking forward to being able to explore more of his new world with his best friend Jack.
But the holidays do not start as Faris expected… Their faerie friend Holly-Hob returns from The Surface with an unknown creature and brings an ancient mystery to life. Faris will get the chance to explore much more than The Core this summer, but does he really have the skills to help his friends on this dangerous mission?
About:
Thank you for the free Goodreads; Making Connections.
I did not receive any type of compensation for reading & reviewing this book. While I receive free books from publishers & authors, I am under no obligation to write a positive review, only an honest one. All thoughts & opinions are entirely my own.
A nice book cover together with a creative writing style took me on a fantasy ride. I loved all the characters and their portrayal. The story had a good flow and was kept very much alive. Once plotting is done which is the most difficult aspect, the story can be developed well and this plot is really awesome.
I am eager to read the authors’ next two books in this series.
I enjoyed reading this book and I wish Melanie all the very best for her future authorship works.
My rating is
Narration:4/5
Story plot:5/5
Cover:5/5
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January 3, 2018I obviously can't review this as it's my own story, but needless to say I have enjoyed taking Faris and Jack out on their second adventure together. With even more magic and a new world to explore as Faris finds his feet in his new life in The Core, this was a lot of fun to write and I loved seeing Faris grow up as a Hoofer. Now, on to book three!
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