Urchin the squirrel was born on a night of riding stars. Contentsshow history urchin of the riding stars lady aspen was first mentioned as having been at prince tumbles naming ceremony and. Urchin of the riding stars the mistmantle chronicles, book 1 m. Its message of faith in a higher power and doing what is right are a refreshing change from the all too common. Its message of faith in a higher power and doing what is right are a refreshing change. The mistmantle chronicles meld the gospelrich worldview of scripture, of course, but also the chronicles of narnia and the wingfeather saga with the warmth and coziness of redwall. A conniving traitor who plots to overthrow the throne by dispatching one family member after another is threatened by a heroic young squirrel who drops out of the sky.
Mistmantle is an amazing place full of amazing creatures. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The island of mistmantle is inhabited by red squirrels, otters, hedgehogs, and moles and ruled from mistmantle tower by a hedgehog king. Mcallister, are a series of books about anthropomorphic animals which feature the life of a pale, honeycolored eurasian red squirrel named urchin. They are very similar to brian jacques redwall series, as all characters are. Mar 27, 2012 the island of mistmantle is in turmoil. Captain of mistmantle mistmantle chronicles wiki fandom. Mcallister and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Spindrift was a trusting squirrel from anemone wood, who was the first wife of husk and the mother of juniper. Title of a book, article or other published item this will display to the. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the mistmantle chronicles, book. The mistmantle chronicles childrens books wiki fandom. Yes, i am going to keep blabbing about how much i love mistmantle.
Captain is a title on mistmantle of the secondhighest ranking officials, one step below the royal family. Even when the online pictures are an honest representation of the item, it. Mcallister, is a series of childrens novels about anthropomorphic animals which feature the life of a pale, honeycoloured eurasian red squirrel named urchin. Click download or read online button to get the mistmantle chronicles book one urchin of the riding stars book now. Mcallister includes books urchin of the riding stars, urchin and the heartstone, the mistmantle chronicles, book 3. The book is packed with action and intrigue and, as usual, m.
The fourth book of the mistmantle chronicles is perhaps the most intense in terms of the battle between good and evil, as the series heroes face an overwhelming menace on an epic scale. The mistmantle chronicles is more than just a animals with swords book it is so much more. Lewis, are also fantasy books about another world, inhabited by talking animals. Urchin the squirrel had a very dramatic arrival on the island of mistmantle. Buy urchin of the riding stars the mistmantle chronicles new edition by m. The basic storyline of all the novels is that a group of animals mostly squirrels, otters and moles live on the island of mistmantle and through the course of the books something badmysterious happens and everything is sorted out by the end. Spindrift mistmantle chronicles wiki fandom powered by. Its not easy to end a long series well, but mcallister gave the best ending anyone could wish for. It was the same night he arrived on the island of mistmantle, and the same night that his mother died and was washed back out to sea.
The animals of mistmantle have enjoyed a long period of pe. The first book, urchin of the riding stars, was published in 2005. Mistmantle chronicles book four, the urchin and the raven. While they appear to be nothing more than childrens books, due to the story taking place in a fictional world of anthropomorphic animals, these books dont sugar coat things, and feature such topics as xenophobia, mental illness arising from. Mcallister, author, andrew sachs, read by, read by andrew sachs. The urchin of the riding stars kindle edition by mcallister, m. It was published by hyperion book ch and has a total of 272 pages in the book. Her first book, a friend for rachel now entitled the secret mice was published by the oxford university press in 1997.
Mcallister is the author of all the books in the mistmantle chronicles. Margi mcallister disclosed in an email shown below that a sixth book was either planned or intheworks. Mcallister illustrated by omar rayyan fiction ages 9 to 12 hyperion, 2005, 0786854863 urchin the squirrel had a very dramatic arrival on the island of mistmantle. Apr 03, 2006 buy urchin of the riding stars the mistmantle chronicles new edition by m. It brought me to tears and laughter, and wrapped up the series in a gorgeous way. Urchin of the riding stars mistmantle chronicles, book 1 by m i. Hudson as she reads the prologue to this exciting story. The mistmantle chronicles are a series of five books written by the english author margaret mcallister. The first book of the mistmantle chronicles is a fabulous fantasy novel and the first of a series of sadly underappreciated and poorly circulated books. She is married to a minister and has three children.
Urchin of the riding stars the mistmantle chronicles, book 1 9781423105527 by m. He sets out on an adventure of bravery and heart to save the kingdom and his friend from the forces of evilbut will good prevail. Website of the mistmantle chronicles, with excerpts. Mistmantle chronicles book one urchin of the riding stars is a book about a kingdom on an island far away on an island surounded by mist. Urchin of the riding stars mistmantle chronicles, book 1. Urchin of the riding stars the mistmantle chronicles, book 1 by m. The other thing i felt like promoting today was a book series called the mistmantle chronicles. Mcallister, illutrated by omar ryan, 288 pp rl 4 ill be honest, i dont think i would have picked up the mistmantle chronicles by m. Mcallister, are a series of anthropomorphic fantasy books which feature the life of a pale, honeycolored eurasian red squirrel named urchin. The start of an exciting new trilogy, urchin of the riding stars is an epic, shakespearian story of murder, treachery and revenge set on the island of mistmantle, a world of squirrels, otters, and moles in the great tradition of watership down and the wind in the willows. The mistmantle chronicles mistmantle chronicles wiki.
Apr 18, 2020 popular products while shopping online for an the mistmantle chronicles book 1 is easier and more convenient than shopping in person, it is also harder to know if you are buying a highquality product. In book four, she is captured by ravens and nearly drowns. Urchin of the riding stars the mistmantle chronicles. Even when the online pictures are an honest representation of the item, it is hard to see any tiny details in.
List of the mistmantle chronicles characters wikipedia. Urchin of the riding stars mistmantle chronicles, book 1 july 24, 2019 megan 1 comment. In book 1, urchin of the riding stars, we are introduced to urchin, an orphaned squirrel who saves mistmantle from the evil captain husk who tried to. The books are based on a fictional island called mistmantle, and the adventures of the creatures who live thereon. Mistmantle chronicles book four, the urchin and the raven war the mistmantle chronicles mcallister, m. Mcallister is an english author of childrens books, born in 1956. The mistmantle chronicles is a series in the same vein of animal fantasy as redwall, guardians of gahoole, and the like. This is one of the best book series ive read in awhile. Urchin and the raven war is the fourth book in the mistmantle chronicles series. I download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
In book 1, urchin of the riding stars, we are introduced to urchin, an orphaned squirrel who saves mistmantle from the evil captain husk who tried to take over from good king brushen. But, after they help rid swan isle of the ravens, the birds quickly set their sights on mistmantle and attack full force. After husk became a captain, he fell in love with aspen, and plotted to kill spindrift to get him of his way. Basically, urchin is a cute little squirrel that falls from the sky and is taken in and raised by the woodland creatures of mistmantle island.
In this book the island of mistmantle comes to the aid of the swans and other creatures of swan isle when they are attacked by vicious ravens. A beautiful, swirling adventure that sweeps the reader away into a magical and amazing place, this book also paints deep spiritual truths that touched me to the core. Fantasy contentsshow description the mistmantle chronicles, written by m. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide. May 02, 2012 my book this week is the mistmantle chronicles book one. Urchin is an orphan squirrel who was found abandoned soon after birth on one of the islands beaches and was raised by other animals. It is as good as its predecessor urchin of the riding stars. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the mistmantle chronicles, book one. The mistmantle chronicles project gutenberg selfpublishing. The first book in the mistmantle chronicles, urchin of the riding stars was published by bloomsbury publishing in 2005. Please take a moment to register your free funtrivia id. When he was just a few hours old his mother died and he was snatched up by a bird of prey. An adventourous book about a young squirrel found nearly dead by a kind captian.
The mistmantle chronicles has 1 entries in the series. We are now working with the mistmantle wiki nederlands, mistmantle wiki deutsch and mistmantle wiki espanol to provide the language interface that is most comfortable to you. There are usually three captains at one time, though its eluded that there can be more in urchin. As such, it is somewhat more violent than previous installments, but all such activity is clearly portrayed as either the actions. Popular products while shopping online for an the mistmantle chronicles book 1 is easier and more convenient than shopping in person, it is also harder to know if you are buying a highquality product. The mistmantle chronicles book one urchin of the riding stars. It focuses around urchin, an oddly colored squirrel who is washed up on the beach of the titular island inhabited by moles, otters, squirrels and hedgehogs on a night of falling riding in the book s universe stars. History early life spindrift fell in love with husk and acording to damson, she just suddenly had a baby which was juniper. The mistmantle chronicles book one urchin of the riding.
The title of this book is the mistmantle chronicles, book five and it was written by m. My favourite animals are red squirrels, and i put them on a secret, enchanted island surrounded by mists. Mcallister and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The mistmantle chronicles urchin of the riding stars. Books similar to urchin of the riding stars the mistmantle. Urchin of the riding stars mistmantle chronicles, book 1 by m i mcallister book cover, description, publication history. The heir of mistmantle is the third in the mistmantle chronicles series. Urchin of the riding stars the mistmantle chronicles, book 1. She was kidnapped by linty leaving others to believe there is a curse on the heir of mistmantle. The first book in the mistmantle chronicles, urchin of the riding stars was. This book had so many great moments and was an exciting emotional roller coaster. Published september 1st 2005 by miramax books first published january 1st.
Lady aspen to captain husk lady aspen was husks cunning and cruel wife, queen spindles best friend, and the most beautiful squirrel on the island. The mistmantle chronicles are enjoyble and filled with action, suspense, and adventure. Im a grown man and i will admit that i like books about talking animals. Mistmantle chronicles book four, the urchin and the raven war the mistmantle chronicles. Mcallister 2005, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. It focuses around urchin, an oddly colored squirrel who is washed up on the beach of the titular island inhabited by moles, otters, squirrels and hedgehogs on a night of falling riding in the books universe stars. Jeremy walker, age 12 the mistmantle chronicles are enjoyble and filled with action, suspense, and adventure. Urchin of the riding stars, the first in the mistmantle chronicles, was published by bloomsbury publishing in 2005. The mistmantle chronicles, book one unabridged audiobook, by m.
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