The Rise of the Ancients
Published on 11. February 2012
Book
Paperback/Softback
194 pages
978-1-4716-2539-8 (ISBN)
Description
Starting a few days after the battle of Culloden in 1747, this book follows the fortunes and experiences of a young Scot called Ewan thrown upon uncertain times along with his mum, after his dad and brothers fell at the battle. The tale follows Ewan as he tackles untold trials and tribulations, as he learns the lessons he must to survive and which he was destined to use as he heads unwittingly towards a prophecy that he was destined to fulfil, a prophecy that foretold the awakeningof the Fingalians, the Ancients, under his leadership. Whom Ewan has to unite in order to use their combined power to aid the clans during this time of distress, A distress not from the feeble greed's and needs of man, but rather from those who lead and posses them. Those of a higher unearthly evil who relish and bloat on the souls of all men, women and children of the Highlands, But first Ewan must tackle untold beast and foul creatures before he can Raise the Ancients.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Dimensions
Height: 210 mm
Width: 148 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
261 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4716-2539-8 (9781471625398)
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Person
Paul Carpenter is a celebrated former advertising creative who has been recognised at prestigious events like Cannes, The London International Festival, and The One Show. Paul draws inspiration from his childhood in the UK when children's TV shows didn't rely on high production values and CGI but were hand-drawn frame by frame with simple, honest stories and charming, likeable characters. Mary, Mungo and Midge, Danger Mouse, Mr. Benn, Captain Pugwash, Paddington Bear, and Ivor the Engine, to name a few. The pace was so much more peaceful and charming. Having moved to Australia over 30 years ago, Paul has fully embraced Australian Christmas traditions, including the beach, prawns, surfing Santas, and Boxing Day BBQs. However, there is always a part of him that still reminisces about a UK Christmas. If it hadn't snowed by Christmas Eve, there would always be a real sense of anticipation that we would all wake up to a serene, magical, white landscape on Christmas morning. It was almost as if it wasn't Christmas Day without snow, snowmen, and a family snowball fight before hot porridge and tea for breakfast. Motivated by his children, Holly and Harry, Paul created "The Adventures of Rocky with Holly & Harry." Rocky, a loveable character brings an Australian twist to the conventional snowman and with a magical lease of life takes them on new adventures far and wide. This imaginative children's picture book is perfect for early readers and bedtime stories. It features charming illustrations that captivate young minds and foster a sense of wonder.