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Magic Islands by Irene Edwards
‘When a magical wish on a Conch shell whisks Stefan and Megan away from their Welsh coastline beach
to the Magic Islands, the children feel lost and are quite unsure of their new environment. They have
become marooned. Stefan and Megan follow two witches, Mogul and Drot to Wish-What Castle. They
meet Nester the Jester, his strange pet – a dragon named Vanhalen, Ambrosious, the Wizard of the
magical Enchanted Forest, Eglador, their guide, the Aliens of the Heavens known as the Purple Wizards,
Gorad the teacher, and the Valendor Elves.
Trouble strikes the island when the witches arrive and when the Purple Wizards become shipwrecked on
the islands’ coastal beach. The Magic Islands become overpowered by wicked magical powers and
mischief which the children witness and they are asked to solve the islands problems, capture the wizards
and return the islands to peace.
5 Star Review: Magical Read For Children 8-12 Years!
Prologue: ‘Magic Islands’ (Book One): “Somewhere along the coast of Wales, there once existed a small
group of islands. They were mysterious islands, often believed to be magical islands. Some were
mountainous and craggy, others only undulated from high to low levels, from hillside to valley.
…..The islands had few visitors, for the journeys across the seas to these islands were often treacherous,
the seas around them being moody and the pathways unclear.
…..It is said many ships had vanished in the rough waters and never returned home to Wales. When ships
returned homewards, their sailors refrained from venturing again to the islands for they feared the mighty
waves and great anger of the choppy seas. …..Ancient mariners often returned telling mystical and magical tales of having spied from a distance a
curious clan of magical dwellers on the islands.
…..But there was never any proof of such tales.
…..As time went by the islands faded and vanished and the tales of the magical islands were soon
forgotten, seemingly forever…”
Forgotten until now! Author Irene Edward unlocks the mysteries of these fictitious Islands.
Let me quote from Part 11-‘A Call for Help’:
…..“Come on, Megan, let’s become invisible.”
…..“This Magical Enchanted Forest is the strangest of places,” Megan glanced through the trees as she
spoke. Hundreds of cuckoos called out their cuckoo songs tunefully. The woodpeckers were hammering
at branches with their sharp beaks.”
…..”Rata-tat! Rata-tat! Rata-tat!”
…..Above the children’s heads, hawks and eagles squawked eerily. But although the forest was oddly
noisy, the children became alarmed by the trees, for they were not standing still and rooted, but were
moving around in the forest, hovering and swaying, pushing and shoving, falling or rushing around in all
directions.”
…..“It would help us if the trees stayed in one place,” Stefan said nervously. “How on earth can we keep
away from the paths, when the paths keep moving around everywhere?”
My Thoughts: This is a fun read, where character Stefan and Megan make a wish on a Conch shell found
on the Welsh coastline. Transported to the ‘Magic Islands’ by their wish, the story-line and beautiful hand
drawn illustrations come to life on the pages.
Never a dull moment as wizards, witches, elves, dragons, castles, and a magical enchanted forest fills the
readers imagination.
Children eight to twelve will enjoy reading with an adult or alone. This book will make a great gift, bed
time story, library book, or a summer reading adventure.
The author’s desire to educate children and adults about the preservation of our planet shines through in
her books. Irene provides educational guides, free worksheets for classroom and group discussions.
Reviewed by Theodocia McLean (Book Marketing Global Network).
Product Details:
Paperback: 206 Pages
Publisher: Cambria Books; Illustrated edition (1 Nov. 2019)
Language: English
Cover illustration by Robert Brown
Internal illustrations by Robert Brown, Tony Paultyn, and Gareth Edwards
Genre: Children's Narrative Fantasy/Adventure 8-12 Years
Chaos In The Cosmos: A Magic Islands Story (2) by Irene Edwards
In ‘Chaos in the Cosmos’ the fun and games of the wicked Purple Wizards’ tricks and their wrong doings
are taken too far, resulting in an urgency to save Planet Earth from disaster before time runs out for the
planet.
The story illustrates the way nature can hit out when not heeded or respected, and it shows the impact
climate change can have on our planet in extreme temperatures.
It sets the scene for young readers to learn and understand the effects of a warmer chaotic world, and
aims at promoting such concepts through storytelling and adventure, thus exposing some of the global
issues surrounding planetary warming, as narrated and visualized through the eyes of magic and fantasy.
There are obvious links to the first book in the series ‘Magic Islands’, and in this second book we meet
again many of our familiar characters. 5 Star Review: Fun, Educational Action Adventure for Kids 8-12!
‘Chaos In The Cosmos’ (Magic Island Story) is book two in the ‘Magic Island’ series. In this wonderful
learning adventure, Author Irene Edwards uses the fun and games of the Purple Wizard to bring children
back to the ‘Magic Islands’. As we learned in book one ‘Magic Island’, somewhere along the coast of Wales,
there once existed a small group of islands. They were mysterious islands, often believed to be magical
islands.
Your child will enjoy the familiar characters Stefan and Megan, if he or she has read ‘Magic Islands’. Some
of the chapter titles include ‘Hook Eyed Monsters’, ‘The Spacecraft’, ‘Landing on Mars’, ‘Morning on the
Red Planet’, ‘Volcano Olympus Mons’, ‘Let’s Explore the Underworld’, ‘Domadron and the Cyclops’, ‘The
Golden Puddle’, ‘Merlin’s Cave’, ‘The Red Wizards’ Tower’, ‘A Hiding Place’, and ‘Believe It or Not’ to name
a few.
The Story Begins: ”The story begins when the “Magic” happens, and the Purple Wizards are sent spinning
from the Magic Islands to the Red Planet, Mars, where they experience a Space adventure on the mystic
planet and its hidden Underworld.
…..In order to escape from the Underworld and from Planet Mars, Izzy Odorous and his gang of Purple
Wizards are faced with having to regain their own powerful magical strengths. With newly regained
powers, they mischievously venture out on a magical mystery tour and later threaten danger to the well
being of the entire Planet Earth.
…..Scratchit is the much feared, adorable, baby Hook-Eyed Cyclops Monster, who creates havoc by way
of his very own busy magical mischief, as he whisks the children, Stefan and Megan, on a terrifying journey
to the Magic Islands.
…..But when the children are confronted with the impending perils of global warming, they are also faced
with having to help the magical inhabitants of the Magic Islands in their fight for survival during a rapidly
changing climatic crisis.
Let me bring you into the story here:
…..“Cheer up, Megan. Let’s get away from these sand dunes and shelter somewhere cool, such as the
caves,” Stefan said briskly.
…..How could she feel cheerful? She stood up and trailed after Stefan as he headed for the caves at the
Land of Rocks.
…..“Do you think the caves will be a safe place for us?” Megan frowned. “They can’t be. Some of the rocks
on the coast are tumbling into the sea?”
…..“Perhaps they may be safe enough, but I’m not really sure. At least the caves will offer shelter from the
sun. I feel so cross with Scratchit today. The silly little Cyclops has brought us here and dumped us on
these islands,” Stefan mumbled in annoyance.
…..“But, I’m seriously worried, Stefan.” Megan sighed in despair, “What if…we really are alone on these
Magic Islands, and there is no one here, to help magic us back to Wales? What if…there is no food for us
to eat… or fresh water to drink, and we dehydrate?
…..What if…the Magic Islands flood over? …..What if…?”
My Thoughts: Author Irene Edwards teaches children about planet earth and the cosmos in this fun,
adventurous, action-adventure, using words and beautiful hand-drawn illustrations.
Children eight to twelve will enjoy reading with an adult or alone. This book will make a great gift, bed
time story, library book, or a summer reading adventure.
The author’s desire to educate children and adults about the preservation of our planet shines through in
her books. Irene provides educational guides, free worksheets for classroom and group discussions.
Reviewed by Theodocia McLean (Book Marketing Global Network).
Product Details:
Paperback: 276 Pages
Publisher: Cambria Books; Illustrated edition (5 Oct. 2020)
Language: English
Cover illustration by Hywel Edwards
Internal illustrations by Tony Paultyn
Genre: Children's Narrative Fantasy/Adventure 8-12 Years
Literary Titan
Trevor is not known for being serious. In fact, he is best known for the tall tales he spins. He is new in Wales, living with his grandparents, and making friends has been easy. His personality is one that lends itself to laughter, jokes, and many a light-hearted moment between friends. When Trevor and his pals are exploring the beach one day, something happens that changes all of their lives, and Trevor’s love of a good joke is getting in the way of his ability to communicate with the adults around him. When no one believes what you say, how do you tell them your friends disappeared before your very eyes?
Magic Islands, by Irene Edwards, is a fantasy adventure centered around magic, wizardry, and adventure. The imagery painted by Edwards is absolutely stunning and contributes to the beauty of a well-crafted fantasy. Edwards’s young characters are relatable and full of life. The humor woven throughout this novel makes it not only more appealing but serves to create a fun read aloud for classrooms, as well.
As a fan of fantasy adventures and a teacher, I thoroughly enjoyed Edwards’s work. It is a light-hearted adventure based on the wonder of magic. There aren’t many young readers out there who don’t become enthralled in stories of the impossible, and Edwards has more than successfully tapped into that demographic. Her young characters are bold and just the right mix of the real world and fantasy.
The wizards and witches in Edwards’s work transport readers to a fabulously designed land of spells, castles, and absurdly fantastic beings. Page after page, the dragons and monsters continue to keep the story new and refreshing. Combined with the witty exchanges between characters, the wide array of character types makes this an all-around fantastic read for young readers.
From cover to cover, Edwards enchants young readers, pulls them into a fantasy like no other. In addition to the wonderfully engaging storyline and humor peppered throughout, Edwards includes famous names and well-known pop culture references that further serve to hook readers. I would be remiss if I did not mention the marvelous sketches by the team of illustrators, Robert Brown, Tony Paultyn, and Gareth Edwards. I highly recommend Magic Islands to anyone looking for an engaging story for young fans of fantasy and wizardry. Teachers in grades 3-6, this one’s definitely for you!
Pages: 211 | ASIN: B07ZRYY8LX
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