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Myrthali #1
The Boy Who Stole Time
When 12-year-old Krish finds out his mum is dying, he is desperate to give her more time to live. This leads to a deal with a devil-like creature to travel to another realm, Ilir, and collect the Myrthali - the essence of time itself.
Ilir is a tiny desert world where the days are a handful of hours long and there is magic and treachery on every corner. Here Krish is set three impossible challenges by the brutal King Obsendei to win from him the Myrthali. He joins forces with the razor-tongued, young girl-wizard Balthrir, who hopes to free her parents from the Black Palace; a living, breathing structure built entirely out of those subjects who have incurred the wrath of the King.
But as Krish battles these impossible tasks he may be about to learn that there is more than his mother's life at stake as he gets embroiled in a blood-thirsty fight for power in Ilir that will push his friendship with Balthrir to its limits.
Ilir is a tiny desert world where the days are a handful of hours long and there is magic and treachery on every corner. Here Krish is set three impossible challenges by the brutal King Obsendei to win from him the Myrthali. He joins forces with the razor-tongued, young girl-wizard Balthrir, who hopes to free her parents from the Black Palace; a living, breathing structure built entirely out of those subjects who have incurred the wrath of the King.
But as Krish battles these impossible tasks he may be about to learn that there is more than his mother's life at stake as he gets embroiled in a blood-thirsty fight for power in Ilir that will push his friendship with Balthrir to its limits.
- GenresFantasy
336 pages, Paperback
First published August 30, 2018
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October 27, 2018
There is a time for everything. A time to be born and a time to die but for some, time is robbed when life ends far too soon. When 12-year-old Krish's mum lays dying in a hospital bed he knows that he would do anything to give his mum more time with him and the family. Well someone or something was watching and it was willing to take him up on that!
After receiving instructions from a devil like creature and striking a bargain for what has to be the ultimate 'time share' deal I have ever heard of, he sets off to find Myrthali, the essence of time itself from the realm of Ilir. Talk about jet lag! This is a real small world that Krish could walk round and with days and nights so short that a lay in could mean he lost a whole day and half the evening! The ruler of this world is a brutal King that has been made mean with too much time on his hands in the Black Palace. He sets Krish three impossible tasks for the ultimate prize of the Myrthali.
Oh wow this mystical, magical journey of hope is just pure brilliance. One character that really shines is Balthrir a young girl with a hunger to learn everything magical, in her quest to become a mighty wizard herself. She is a bit of a con artist in order to get by and brings so much humour to the story as well as being a companion and guide for Krish on his quest. Not everything is light-hearted but the beauty of fantasy stories are the creations that have the chance to be born from the author's imagination and whoa are there some crackers. I absolutely loved the Vulrein, they are real heart pounders no matter what age you are.
The quests were exquisite, daring and dangerous adventures like I have never read before. I never knew what was going to come next just knew that the Vulrein were getting ever closer. This is a pure adventure adrenaline fix for everyone!
Sometimes you can want something and be blinkered to the consequences of the bigger picture because what ever we do every action has a reaction. There was a price to pay for stealing time. This was a story that just kept giving. An adventure that has to continue I hope not too long into the future. Only time will tell! Superb no matter how old you are.
After receiving instructions from a devil like creature and striking a bargain for what has to be the ultimate 'time share' deal I have ever heard of, he sets off to find Myrthali, the essence of time itself from the realm of Ilir. Talk about jet lag! This is a real small world that Krish could walk round and with days and nights so short that a lay in could mean he lost a whole day and half the evening! The ruler of this world is a brutal King that has been made mean with too much time on his hands in the Black Palace. He sets Krish three impossible tasks for the ultimate prize of the Myrthali.
Oh wow this mystical, magical journey of hope is just pure brilliance. One character that really shines is Balthrir a young girl with a hunger to learn everything magical, in her quest to become a mighty wizard herself. She is a bit of a con artist in order to get by and brings so much humour to the story as well as being a companion and guide for Krish on his quest. Not everything is light-hearted but the beauty of fantasy stories are the creations that have the chance to be born from the author's imagination and whoa are there some crackers. I absolutely loved the Vulrein, they are real heart pounders no matter what age you are.
The quests were exquisite, daring and dangerous adventures like I have never read before. I never knew what was going to come next just knew that the Vulrein were getting ever closer. This is a pure adventure adrenaline fix for everyone!
Sometimes you can want something and be blinkered to the consequences of the bigger picture because what ever we do every action has a reaction. There was a price to pay for stealing time. This was a story that just kept giving. An adventure that has to continue I hope not too long into the future. Only time will tell! Superb no matter how old you are.
September 28, 2018
I just loved reading this book. It is so well written and the descriptions are incredible. The plot keeps you turning the pages and the characters are really likeable. The story is full of warm humour, excitement and thrills. The magical worlds within are enchanting and easy to imagine from the vivid descriptions. The story is so unique, however, if you are a fan of Phillip Pullman’s ‘His Dark Materials’ trilogy, you are sure to enjoy this wonderful tale. Although it is described as for YA/teens, it is a great read for adults too.
The story reaches an exciting, unexpected conclusion that leaves you wanting more. It is set up perfectly for a sequel. Try out this new author for a real treat and lose yourself in a wonderful, humorous adventure with strong characters in incredible worlds.
As a former secondary school English teacher, I would have loved to read this with my classes. I’ll be waiting excitedly for the sequel/s
The story reaches an exciting, unexpected conclusion that leaves you wanting more. It is set up perfectly for a sequel. Try out this new author for a real treat and lose yourself in a wonderful, humorous adventure with strong characters in incredible worlds.
As a former secondary school English teacher, I would have loved to read this with my classes. I’ll be waiting excitedly for the sequel/s
November 1, 2018
Krish isn't the adventuring type but all that changes when his Mum becomes sick and he needs to get his hands on more time. This sweet, inventive and well-paced novel is brimming with creative touches and wild originality. Although I usually like my fiction a little darker the book more than held my attention. Krish's struggle against an impossible task but also his own flaws and weakness makes for a captivating read. I would highly recommend for anyone who loved the His Dark Materials series or that old chestnut Harry Potter.
October 30, 2018
How many of us have wished for more time at some point in our lives? When we meet Krish he is struggling with the reality of loosing his mum, he is desperate for more time. It is an intriguing premise, time being something you can take, something you can use. Krish is offered the impossible and so starts his quest to steal more time for his mum.
You are very quickly pulled into the mysteries of the book. There is so much going on but it all works so well that you never feel overloaded, just pulled through each part, willing Krish on. Mark has also created the most amazing World. He paints such a clear picture of the landscape around Krish that you feel like you are there with him. He’s used every sense to create a vivid picture, yet you are not overwhelmed with detail.
What a cast of characters! I have to be honest it took me some time to warm up to Krish, I found him a bit lack luster at the beginning but he goes from strength to strength as the story progresses. My favourite character by far was Balthrir, she was fabulous. I loved her unusual nature, on the surface she was bright and breezy but she had so much depth to her. They made an excellent pairing. What I found really interesting was the personalities of the characters who were ‘using’ time. They were cruel, heartless and seeking more extreme forms of entertainment, they had no redeeming features at all. If you had endless time what would you become? It’s an interesting discussion point.
Some of the creatures that appear in this book are dam right disturbing, kids will love it! The Vulrein were an interesting concept, they reminded me a little of the Weeping Angels in Doctor Who. The Vulrein can only be seen by the person they’ve been set on and only when that person closes their eyes. However, when you close your eyes they can find you! The firebirds, another amazing concept – Mark’s imagination is incredible.
I really enjoyed this book it is quirky, fun and imaginative with a unique cast of characters. Just need my eldest to be a little older so I can read it to him, he’s going to love it. Personally I can’t wait for the next adventure. Many thanks Mark for giving me a copy of your wonderful book in exchange for an honest review. Follow the tour to see what others have thought.
You are very quickly pulled into the mysteries of the book. There is so much going on but it all works so well that you never feel overloaded, just pulled through each part, willing Krish on. Mark has also created the most amazing World. He paints such a clear picture of the landscape around Krish that you feel like you are there with him. He’s used every sense to create a vivid picture, yet you are not overwhelmed with detail.
What a cast of characters! I have to be honest it took me some time to warm up to Krish, I found him a bit lack luster at the beginning but he goes from strength to strength as the story progresses. My favourite character by far was Balthrir, she was fabulous. I loved her unusual nature, on the surface she was bright and breezy but she had so much depth to her. They made an excellent pairing. What I found really interesting was the personalities of the characters who were ‘using’ time. They were cruel, heartless and seeking more extreme forms of entertainment, they had no redeeming features at all. If you had endless time what would you become? It’s an interesting discussion point.
Some of the creatures that appear in this book are dam right disturbing, kids will love it! The Vulrein were an interesting concept, they reminded me a little of the Weeping Angels in Doctor Who. The Vulrein can only be seen by the person they’ve been set on and only when that person closes their eyes. However, when you close your eyes they can find you! The firebirds, another amazing concept – Mark’s imagination is incredible.
I really enjoyed this book it is quirky, fun and imaginative with a unique cast of characters. Just need my eldest to be a little older so I can read it to him, he’s going to love it. Personally I can’t wait for the next adventure. Many thanks Mark for giving me a copy of your wonderful book in exchange for an honest review. Follow the tour to see what others have thought.
January 30, 2019
*I received a free copy of this book, with thanks to the author. The decision to review and my opinions are my own.*
The Boy Who Stole Time is a classic children’s adventure story, but not for children as it contains some (mild-ish) swearing!
The story follows Krish as he goes on a quest in a magical land in order to find the cure for his mother’s terminal illness. Obviously this will be familiar to anyone from stories such as The Magician’s Nephew, Pan’s Labyrinth, Stardust (minus the poorly parent) and similar. Mark Bowsher takes this traditional template and creates a new, dreamlike fantasy world peopled with the strange and scary, making something of his own.
I was somewhat unsure of Krish to start with, as he was of himself. I’m not sure I have ever come across a main character so casually self-dismissive! I really liked his character development over the course of the story arc; by the end he had revealed some hidden depths and strengths, and there are signs that there is still more yet to come from him as the series proceeds.
I was pleasantly startled by the cliffhanger-ish ending as the majority of the book read like a stand-alone adventure, with some hints trailed throughout that there are more secrets to uncover, but the general sense that the storyline was curving towards a completion point. The author surprised me by instead having the storyline hit that point and bounce back up, out of sight, leading inexorably towards the next adventure.
It would be rude not to follow such an open invitation, plus there is still work to be done and mysteries that need resolution! Fans of children’s fantasy adventures will like this slightly older and darker escapade. I personally wonder if I was reading too much between-the-lines in thinking that there is more interaction between Krish’s real world problems and fantasy adventures than first meets the eye, so I guess I’ll be following that plot to find out if I’m right…
Krish turned back to the floor in despair. And then something caught his eye. For a moment, he caught sight of a strange shape that bewildered him. Did he just see…? No. Can’t have been. He blinked. Everything was normal. He was just looking at the underneath of a hospital bed. A white, scratched floor partially coated in shadow and the underside of a mattress held up by white metal slats above. Nothing unusual. It was just, for a second, he could swear he’d seen one of the shadows under the bed get up and walk away.
– Mark Bowsher, The Boy Who Stole Time
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
The Boy Who Stole Time is a classic children’s adventure story, but not for children as it contains some (mild-ish) swearing!
The story follows Krish as he goes on a quest in a magical land in order to find the cure for his mother’s terminal illness. Obviously this will be familiar to anyone from stories such as The Magician’s Nephew, Pan’s Labyrinth, Stardust (minus the poorly parent) and similar. Mark Bowsher takes this traditional template and creates a new, dreamlike fantasy world peopled with the strange and scary, making something of his own.
I was somewhat unsure of Krish to start with, as he was of himself. I’m not sure I have ever come across a main character so casually self-dismissive! I really liked his character development over the course of the story arc; by the end he had revealed some hidden depths and strengths, and there are signs that there is still more yet to come from him as the series proceeds.
I was pleasantly startled by the cliffhanger-ish ending as the majority of the book read like a stand-alone adventure, with some hints trailed throughout that there are more secrets to uncover, but the general sense that the storyline was curving towards a completion point. The author surprised me by instead having the storyline hit that point and bounce back up, out of sight, leading inexorably towards the next adventure.
It would be rude not to follow such an open invitation, plus there is still work to be done and mysteries that need resolution! Fans of children’s fantasy adventures will like this slightly older and darker escapade. I personally wonder if I was reading too much between-the-lines in thinking that there is more interaction between Krish’s real world problems and fantasy adventures than first meets the eye, so I guess I’ll be following that plot to find out if I’m right…
Krish turned back to the floor in despair. And then something caught his eye. For a moment, he caught sight of a strange shape that bewildered him. Did he just see…? No. Can’t have been. He blinked. Everything was normal. He was just looking at the underneath of a hospital bed. A white, scratched floor partially coated in shadow and the underside of a mattress held up by white metal slats above. Nothing unusual. It was just, for a second, he could swear he’d seen one of the shadows under the bed get up and walk away.
– Mark Bowsher, The Boy Who Stole Time
Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
https://bookshineandreadbows.wordpres...
November 17, 2018
All young adult fiction treads a well worn path of magic, danger spiced with a little mild terror all culminating in triumph for our heroes and disaster for the villains. A path so boldly bestriden by JK & Harry that it would be easy for other adventure stories to be overshadowed. The boy who stole time very much follows the aforementioned path but what sets it apart from all the others is the authors craft of painting in broad brushstrokes to allow imagination to creep in but deftly highlighting details to give a real sense of texture to the magical worlds and characters. The story is engaging and nips along at a good pace with some wonderful characterisations and clever plot twists. I’m happily handing this book down to my niece knowing she’ll love it and we’ll both be agog for the next adventure.
December 3, 2018
A highly enjoyable and imaginative children's story with some genuinely original concepts and memorable characters - especially Balthrir, the cockney girl-wizard! I felt I had been captured and immersed in the world of Ilir and was also pleased to see that the protagonist was not of white heritage; BAME characters are something lacking in so many children's books these days. My only slight criticism would be that I felt the finale of the book was a touch too long and could have been more concise for my personal tastes. Overall though, I highly recommend The Boy Who Stole Time and look forward to the next in the series.
October 22, 2018
The Boy Who Stole Time may be aimed at younger readers but I really enjoyed it. Fantastic characters, world building and depth of story were spot on also the cover is so beautiful! It’s definitely an eye catcher which I find an important aspect when my daughters are choosing their next read in the book shop.
The main character in the book is Krish, a 12 year old boy who is confronted with every child’s worst nightmare of their parent being ill and the fear that they may not recover. Krish has always been told how precious time is and becomes more aware with his mum’s sickness; what if he could buy (or steal) her a little more? His desires to have more time appear to summon a devil type creature who tells Krish an ancient tale of a magic powder called Myrthali which is the essence of time itself. The devil persuades Krish to enter into a deal – he will travel to another realm, Ilir, and retrieve the powder from the clutches of the brutal King Obsendei. Of course this was never going to be an easy task and Krish is sent on a magical, terrifying adventure from then on and must complete three seemingly impossible tasks before the King will hand over his treasured Myrthali.
The Black Palace of King Obsendei really grabbed my imagination; a living, breathing structure built entirely out of those subjects who have incurred the wrath of the King. These poor people are forced to clamber and stand on each other to construct the walls and floors of this awful “building”.
Along the way Krish teams up with the awesome Balthrir – a young girl-wizard with a cutting sense of humour and heart of gold. I think that Balthrir was one of my favourite characters. She is seemingly pretty hardcore but carries secrets and heartache of her own. Krish and Balthrir’s worlds collide and they must learn to work together to complete the tasks and survive the cut throat, power-hungry island of Ilir.
This story reminded me of the stories of Arabian Nights/One Thousand and One Nights that I loved to read as a child. There are elements of The Boy Who Stole Time that will appeal to everyone. This book is the first in the series and I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next!!
The main character in the book is Krish, a 12 year old boy who is confronted with every child’s worst nightmare of their parent being ill and the fear that they may not recover. Krish has always been told how precious time is and becomes more aware with his mum’s sickness; what if he could buy (or steal) her a little more? His desires to have more time appear to summon a devil type creature who tells Krish an ancient tale of a magic powder called Myrthali which is the essence of time itself. The devil persuades Krish to enter into a deal – he will travel to another realm, Ilir, and retrieve the powder from the clutches of the brutal King Obsendei. Of course this was never going to be an easy task and Krish is sent on a magical, terrifying adventure from then on and must complete three seemingly impossible tasks before the King will hand over his treasured Myrthali.
The Black Palace of King Obsendei really grabbed my imagination; a living, breathing structure built entirely out of those subjects who have incurred the wrath of the King. These poor people are forced to clamber and stand on each other to construct the walls and floors of this awful “building”.
Along the way Krish teams up with the awesome Balthrir – a young girl-wizard with a cutting sense of humour and heart of gold. I think that Balthrir was one of my favourite characters. She is seemingly pretty hardcore but carries secrets and heartache of her own. Krish and Balthrir’s worlds collide and they must learn to work together to complete the tasks and survive the cut throat, power-hungry island of Ilir.
This story reminded me of the stories of Arabian Nights/One Thousand and One Nights that I loved to read as a child. There are elements of The Boy Who Stole Time that will appeal to everyone. This book is the first in the series and I can’t wait to see what is going to happen next!!
July 11, 2019
I am quite fascinated with the idea of time travel, let alone "stealing time". The premise of this story is quite simple: boy fears mom's passing, boy goes to a mystical world to steal a substance that can stop time.
Despite the simple premise, I find the story very intriguing and gripping. Moments of which reminds me heavily of The Lord of the Rings.
I cannot say much but I've got a feeling that this book may be turned into a movie one day. I did find the middle arc to be a little slow to my liking, but the beginning and the ending was intense that kept me hooked!
Can't wait for the next book in the series! Please make it so, Mark Bowsher!
Despite the simple premise, I find the story very intriguing and gripping. Moments of which reminds me heavily of The Lord of the Rings.
I cannot say much but I've got a feeling that this book may be turned into a movie one day. I did find the middle arc to be a little slow to my liking, but the beginning and the ending was intense that kept me hooked!
Can't wait for the next book in the series! Please make it so, Mark Bowsher!
February 5, 2019
A real page turner, once I started I finished it in 3 days - I laughed and I was saddened. It made me feel, which is so important when reading. The characters are very well written, the settings incredibly believable even though they are totally fantastical and all in all, fantastic. I can’t wait for the sequel.
July 25, 2019
I am not an avid reader of fantasy. I can’t tell you how “The Boy Who Stole Time” compares with JK Rowling or Tolkien. But I love the Greek myths of unattainable tasks set by cruel gods and I love a movie with mythical monsters. I think Mark Bowsher’s incredible quest story of a twelve year old boy desperately seeking extra time for his dying Mum is a wonderfully original expression of the hero’s journey and in reading it, it was like being immersed in a 5D movie.
The pact with a demonic creature which sets our hero Krish on a seemingly impossible quest is set up in a realm of well observed mundanity. Bowsher’s description of a family caravan holiday in Battle serves as the perfect contrast to a nightmarish alternate Arabian nights world of deserts, the Night Ocean and a macabre Black Palace that hides a terrifying secret.
I loved the dynamic between Krish and the girl wizard Balthrir who is reminiscent of the Artful Dodger. She is funny, wise and resourceful ( a reflection of the author’s uninhibited well of creative thinking).
The other quality that lifts this story is the wonderfully absurd sense of humour that nicely balances the dark moments. This is a children’s story after all! “The magician.... then promised that her next trick-turning the rabbit into a qualified tax advisor- would be far more exciting.”
We engage with the main characters and are bound to go with them all the way in this marvellous story.
And of course we have a cliff hanger which promises a next thrilling instalment.
This a masterful tapestry of great storytelling. I highly recommend it and have no doubt it will be snapped up for a thrilling series or film!
The pact with a demonic creature which sets our hero Krish on a seemingly impossible quest is set up in a realm of well observed mundanity. Bowsher’s description of a family caravan holiday in Battle serves as the perfect contrast to a nightmarish alternate Arabian nights world of deserts, the Night Ocean and a macabre Black Palace that hides a terrifying secret.
I loved the dynamic between Krish and the girl wizard Balthrir who is reminiscent of the Artful Dodger. She is funny, wise and resourceful ( a reflection of the author’s uninhibited well of creative thinking).
The other quality that lifts this story is the wonderfully absurd sense of humour that nicely balances the dark moments. This is a children’s story after all! “The magician.... then promised that her next trick-turning the rabbit into a qualified tax advisor- would be far more exciting.”
We engage with the main characters and are bound to go with them all the way in this marvellous story.
And of course we have a cliff hanger which promises a next thrilling instalment.
This a masterful tapestry of great storytelling. I highly recommend it and have no doubt it will be snapped up for a thrilling series or film!
September 7, 2019
Well, that took a little while to get through. Too much silly magic and fantasy, although there was a lot of potential there for a great story.
Krish, on a quest to save his mother, travels to a strange "world" and hooks up with Balthrir, a rough-around-the-edges, cliche tough-girl, to complete challenges he has been given by the cruel king Obsendei in order to save himself and get the Myrthali he needs to save his mother. Its a YA novel, but I still had higher expectations.
Krish, on a quest to save his mother, travels to a strange "world" and hooks up with Balthrir, a rough-around-the-edges, cliche tough-girl, to complete challenges he has been given by the cruel king Obsendei in order to save himself and get the Myrthali he needs to save his mother. Its a YA novel, but I still had higher expectations.
July 5, 2019
A great story well told. My kids just finished Harry Potter and were looking for a fantasy fix with a good sense of humour about itself; in the finest tradition of Terry Pratchett, Neil Gaiman, Lewis Caroll this book is a rich, fully fleshed out world that at its heart is a bittersweet story of a boy coping with his mother being ill.
February 18, 2025
The Boy Who Stole Time is an excusitely beautiful, magical journey of hope and redemption. It's a mythical, mystical tale full of adventure, danger and lots of great humour, as we follow 12 year old Krish, who's mum is dying. In order to give her more time, Krish does a dark deal with a devil type creature, in which he must travel to another realm to capture the very essence of time itself, known as the Myrthali. On his journey, he encounters a savage King, makes friends with a girl wizard and faces many, near impossible tasks.
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So all in all, what a wonderful read. Officially it's a young adult read, but honestly, I'm sure anyone into this genre would love it. Very much reminiscent of Pullman ot nd Tolkien, with a touch or two of Rowling.
The world building on display here is incredibly imaginative, stunning and enchanting all at the same time. You really do feel right there, in the middle of the action with Krish on his travels.
So in conclusion, one of my absolute favourite reads in quite some.
A gigantic 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
Be sure to look out for my review of book two, The Dream Pedlars' Parade.
Want to know more? Be sure to pick your copy up.
So all in all, what a wonderful read. Officially it's a young adult read, but honestly, I'm sure anyone into this genre would love it. Very much reminiscent of Pullman ot nd Tolkien, with a touch or two of Rowling.
The world building on display here is incredibly imaginative, stunning and enchanting all at the same time. You really do feel right there, in the middle of the action with Krish on his travels.
So in conclusion, one of my absolute favourite reads in quite some.
A gigantic 5 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 🌟 's from me.
Be sure to look out for my review of book two, The Dream Pedlars' Parade.
June 6, 2023
Mark is incredibly talented and skilled in his writing - I am reading his book twice as there’s so many details and intricacies I wanted to absorb myself in the world again. Palaces that move! Mountains on top of trees! The plot is well woven together, I was hooked from the start and found Krish so likeable and was rooting for him all the way. The magical elements in the book are so unique and I highly recommend! For an adult who loves YA this was a smash!
September 27, 2019
A so-so novel. It wasn't bad but not good enough to look forward to another installment. Krish's journey never had any kind of satisfying resolution. The novel felt like a prologue to a series, which it is, but it didn't leave me wanting to know more. Balthrir annoyed me and came across as patronizing.
May 22, 2019
Enjoyable read
Fun and different. I really enjoyed the adventure and the pace of this book. Will certainly obtain the next one.
Fun and different. I really enjoyed the adventure and the pace of this book. Will certainly obtain the next one.
March 14, 2025
I loved it, maybe rather surprisingly, because I'm not really into fantasy, magic filled, wizard flying, special ring type of books. The last one was Michael Ende's when I was 13 or 14.
It has the same warmth of Ende's books, for its adventures in an unknown world and friendship with someone who doesn't share the same background.
Balthrir, a girl wizard the protagonist meets reminds me of courageous and determined girls from Ghibli films. Anyone who read this will want to sit by the fire with her for a chat.
The story is about Krish who wants collect the Myrthali, the essence of time, for his mother. He starts off as a boy who is never sure of himself, but through his adventures with Balthrir he learns to be confident, the kind of confidence you can only gain through your own actions and decisions when nothing seems to be possible.
The imagination of the author is bottomless (which I'll not list here, no spoiler, but like the fighting with those monstrous creatures!) Just like the cover of the book, soon enough you'll find yourself fall down the rabbit hole. And, what's next?
It has the same warmth of Ende's books, for its adventures in an unknown world and friendship with someone who doesn't share the same background.
Balthrir, a girl wizard the protagonist meets reminds me of courageous and determined girls from Ghibli films. Anyone who read this will want to sit by the fire with her for a chat.
The story is about Krish who wants collect the Myrthali, the essence of time, for his mother. He starts off as a boy who is never sure of himself, but through his adventures with Balthrir he learns to be confident, the kind of confidence you can only gain through your own actions and decisions when nothing seems to be possible.
The imagination of the author is bottomless (which I'll not list here, no spoiler, but like the fighting with those monstrous creatures!) Just like the cover of the book, soon enough you'll find yourself fall down the rabbit hole. And, what's next?
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