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WINNER of the 2008 Royal Mail Awards for Children's Books! A dragon with a grudge, a resourceful dodo, a talking rat and a young girl who learns to be brave. All on a quest that takes them into another world. For Morag, there's nothing magical about the cellar of her cruel foster parents' home. But that's where she meets Aldiss, a talking rat, and his resourceful companion, Bertie the dodo. She jumps at the chance to run away and join them on their race against time to save their homeland from the evil warlock Devlish, who is intent on diestroying it. But first, Bertie and Aldiss will need to stop bickering long enough to free the only guide who knows where to find Devlish: Shona, a dragon who's been turned to stone. Together, these four friends begin their journey to a mysterious dark island beyond the horizon, where danger and glory await - along with clues to the disappearance of Morag's parents, whose distiny seems somehow linked to her own... Terrifying, touching and funny, DarkIsle is a vivid and fast-paced novel of captivating originality. DarkIsle is the first in a series of books, each of which stands on its own. The second book will be launched in summer 2009.
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D A Nelson was born in Glasgow, Scotland, and grew up in nearby Neilston. On leaving school she became a trainee reporter, working for various newspapers before moving into PR for the NHS. She started writing at an early age, and still has a pile of books she wrote as a child. She loves books and her favourite pasttime is sitting in a bookstore, cup of tea and muffin to hand, reading a fantastic new novel. DarkIsle was inspired by a huge stone dragon that overlooks Irvine Beach on Scotland's west coast. The sculpture (which can be clambered over) was created by Roy Fitzsimmons.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
My son actually read a book from start to finish...and really enjoyed it! Now that, for me, IS magic! The book in question is D A Nelson's wonderful Darkisle. I was so delighted I bought a copy for my eleven year old niece who raved about it too! I then had the pleasure of reading it all by myself and was immediatly transported into the fantasic world of Morag, Bertie the Dodo and Aldiss the Rat on thier dangerous adventure to free Shona the Dragon and recover the Eye of Lornish from the evil Devlish on the Island of Murst (the Darkisle). It is so well written that my adult world dissolved within the first chapter.
The imagery is so clear that you almost feel the icy-cold blustery weather and the secure warmth of shelter..and what a finale!!
Glasgow Underground will never be the same to me!
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Mandy,Graham and Kerrie.
The imagery is so clear that you almost feel the icy-cold blustery weather and the secure warmth of shelter..and what a finale!!
Glasgow Underground will never be the same to me!
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Mandy,Graham and Kerrie.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I could not put this book down - it completely captured my imagination. Although this is a children's book it absolutely appealed to me at the grand old age of 27! Extremely well written. I hope there are more to come!
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What a great read! Both my daughters loved this book (ages 13 and 11) and so did I. It's very well written and I'm looking forward to the next book from this author.
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Dodo lives!
Dodo and Rat have a great adventure in this well-written fantasy novel. It gripped me from the first few pages. My kids have seen D A Nelson at their school. Read more
Published on 2 April 2009 by Miriam Flett
DarkIsle mystery
DarkIsle is really good to read because it sparks your imagination and gives kids the wonderful feeling of being free. Read more
Published on 2 April 2008 by Colin H. Campbell
You gotta read this
What a fantastic book. Who says its just for kids, I've read it twice now and loved it so much. I became so involved with the characters and felt I knew them all personally. Read more
Published on 26 Feb 2008 by K. Drysdale
Darkisle
A brilliant book for all ages I can really relate to the main carachter(morag)as I am the same age.At some points the book is a tiny bit dull but apart from that it is very... Read more
Published on 2 Oct 2007 by Tess Rae
darkisle
So enjoyed this book. I know its aimed at kids but I looked forward to picking it up. Great characters which DA Nelson has created in a wonderful world. Read more
Published on 24 Sep 2007 by J. Mcfadden
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