Catherine Doyle

'Magical in every way' EOIN COLFER'Funny, dark and blazingly beautiful' KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE'So magical and wild that it's like being swept away by the sea' KATHERINE RUNDELLWhen Fionn Boyle sets foot on Arranmore Island, it begins to stir beneath his feet.Once in a generation, the island chooses a new Storm Keeper - someone to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has finally come for Fionn's grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. Soon, a new Keeper will rise.Fionn's ancestral home has been waiting for him. But deep underground, someone else has been waiting, too. As a battle rages, over who will become the island's next champion, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling an ancient war.

The Storm Keeper's Island

An evocative tale of ancient magic, bravery, and family bonds. “Fans of Harry Potter or Percy Jackson can add Fionn Boyle as a generous and brave hero from the Emerald Isle.” – School Library Connection Fionn Boyle comes from a long line of brave seafarers, people with the ocean behind their eyes. But he can't help but fear the open sea. For years, Fionn's mother has told him stories of Arranmore Island, a strange place that seems to haunt her. Fionn has always wondered about this mysterious island, and from the day he arrives he starts noticing things that can't be explained. He can sense the island all around him, and it feels like the island is watching him, too. Once in a generation, Arranmore Island chooses a new Storm Keeper to wield its power and keep its magic safe from enemies. The time has come for his grandfather, a secretive and eccentric old man, to step down. But as Fionn and the other descendants of Arranmore's most powerful families fight to become the island's next champion, a more sinister magic is waking up, intent on rekindling a long-ago war and changing Fionn's life and the island's future forever.

The Storm Keeper’s Island

Savindi Jinasena

There are many different kinds of bravery, Fionn. Often the journeys we take inside ourselves are more difficult than the stormiest seas.

What a book ! I absolutely adored The Storm Keeper's Island. It was a beautiful story about magic, family, bravery, grief and happiness. I think my favourite character was Fionn's grandfather and I loved the relationship between him and Fionn. It took me a while to warm up to Fionn and perhaps it's because I'm an adult now and not an 11-year old, though I could still appreciate his sense of wonder, thirst to prove himself, his loneliness and everything in between. Arranmore truly came to life through Doyle's writing. Her vivid descriptions, the island's rich history and magic came to life through this book's pages. There were times that I did cry as I read this book especially because some parts hit close to home for me, but I also enjoyed the warmth and sense of humour in it. 

I'm so thrilled to know there will be a sequel coming out because I would like to return for more adventures. Reading this book reminded me of reading The Famous Five series by Enid Blyton. There's something magical about getting lost in story of adventure that is both familiar and new all at the same time. 

I highly recommend this book!

laura

I thought this was a solid middle grade series. I did not love the pacing of this read but I grew to love the characters over the course of the book. I liked the magic elements of this book and also how this book dealt with many different types of family drama. It was slower book but one that still captured my attention, I did enjoy the main character and really am excited to see how he grows in future books in this series.

Nickie Mohler

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Lisa Beasley

It took me a while to get into this but as soon as I did I enjoyed it. I think it's on the younger side of middle grade than I usually read but it still manages to deal with some quite serious and deep issues. I enjoyed all of the characters and it especially made me smile as the main antagonist shares my surname 'Beasley'.

The Storm Keeper's Island

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