Ember Shadows and the Fates of Mount Never: Book 1

In the magical village of Everspring, everyone receives a fate card before their twelfth birthday, but Ember Shadows' card is blank, and her sister's card decrees she will die before her next birthday. Ember sets off up the mountain to uncover the secret behind the fate cards and save her sister. The book is a thrilling, warm-hearted race through magical realms, with hints of Alice in Wonderland, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Pixar's Inside Out.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 18 August 2022
Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

In a land where fate holds sway, only courage can rewrite the future. Nestled within the enchanting village of Everspring, each child receives a fate card before their twelfth birthday, descending from the enigmatic Mount Never. This card reveals their purpose, profession, and the age at which they shall meet their end. Ember Shadows, nearly 12 years old, had always believed in her destined greatness. However, when her fate card arrives, it remains blank, leaving her perplexed and filled with doubt.

Worse yet, her sister's card foretells her untimely demise before her next birthday. Ember cannot bear the thought of losing her sister, and she resolves to embark on a perilous journey up the mountain, a place forbidden to all. Along the way, she encounters mysterious realms brimming with magic, trickery, and peculiar creatures. In a thrilling race against time, Ember must uncover the secret behind the fate cards in order to save her sister and rewrite their destinies.

As Ember delves deeper into the mountain, she draws upon the wisdom of ancient texts and the guidance of wise sages. She discovers that the fate cards are not mere coincidence but are the tools of a powerful entity, seeking to control the lives of those in Everspring. With determination and bravery, Ember confronts this entity and challenges its authority.

In a climactic showdown, Ember harnesses the power of her sisterly love and defies the entangled threads of fate. Through her courage and determination, she frees her sister from the grip of the fate cards and sets them free from the mountain's hold. As the sun rises on a new day, Ember and her sister stand together, their destinies rewritten by their own hands.

The journey of Ember Shadows is a testament to the power of courage, love, and defiance. It reminds us that even in the face of adversity, we have the ability to shape our own destiny and rewrite the story of our lives. This enchanting tale, with its hints of Alice in Wonderland, The Phantom Tollbooth, and Pixar's Inside Out, is a classic magical adventure that will transport readers to a world where anything is possible.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 129 x 197 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781510109957