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The Firebird Chronicles: Rise of the Shadow Stealers Paperback – January 16, 2013

by Daniel Ingram-Brown (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 12 ratings
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Fletcher and Scoop are Apprentice Adventurers from the ancient establishment of Blotting's Academy on Fullstop Island, the place where all story characters are trained. The trouble is, they can't remember how they got there.

It's the first day of term, but the two apprentices soon realise something is wrong. Things are going missing, including their own memories, and Scoop has the unsettling feeling that something is creeping in the shadows.

As the children search for answers, they become entangled with the life of the Storyteller, the islands creator and king. They journey to his wedding banquet and find themselves uncovering a hidden past. What is their connection to this mysterious man? And is there more to him than meets the eye?
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  1. Reading age
    10 - 14 years
  2. Book 1 of 3
    The Firebird Chronicles
  3. Print length
    227 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    5 - 9
  6. Dimensions
    5.54 x 0.49 x 8.63 inches
  7. Publisher
    Our Street Books
  8. Publication date
    January 16, 2013
  9. ISBN-10
    1780996942
  10. ISBN-13
    978-1780996943
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The writing is some of the best I have read since becoming a book reviewer five years ago.
-Kids Lit Review

In the opening pages we're greeted with a dead body, an enigmatic seer and a creepy ritual on the edge of a murky abyss. The perky protagonists embark on a journey to the centre of the shadow stealing across the island. On the way they start to learn a little more about themselves, as the book starts to explore issues such as the purpose of a life, identity, and the role of stories in holding our world together... Confident pre-teen readers will enjoy it as an intriguing adventure story, while older readers will enjoy reading between the lines for a more philosophical experience. Dig Yorkshire

Noveltwist and the Plot-Jacking Spiders were some of my favorite writing-themed elements to this beautifully built world. This thrilling quest is a wonderful read for all fantasy junkies and is a great start to the Firebird Chronicles series!
-Miss Literati

This rollicking adventure follows two Apprentice Adventurers, Fletcher and Scoop, as they try to discover why people and objects are mysteriously disappearing from Blotting's Academy on Fullstop Island, the place where story characters are trained. This complex story is reminiscent in tone of the Harry Potter series and Jeanette Winterson's Tanglewreck. Packed with literary references and cleverness, it focuses on the age-old conflict between light and dark, good and evil, and on the power of story. An engaging read for 9- to 14-year-olds.
~ Lucy Pearce, Juno

Both the premise and the writing are reminiscent of other fantasy authors such as Terry Pratchett and in particular, Jasper Fforde, although this is certainly unique and interesting enough to stand firmly on its own two feet.
~ Isobel Jokl, Dig Yorkshire

About the Author

Born in East London, Daniel now lives in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, in a house built of stones from the town's ruined castle.

As well as being an author, Daniel works in the field of performance. Currently, he is Artistic Director of Suitcase and Spectacles Children's Theatre, and is part of the artistic direction team for Pointed Arrow Performance. He has led numerous community theatre projects that explore how stories shape us and what mark they leave on the places we live.

Daniel is interested in exploring philosophical and spiritual questions in fun and engaging ways that inspire children to think and to wonder.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Our Street Books; Reprint edition (January 16, 2013)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 227 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1780996942
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1780996943
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 10 - 14 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 9.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.54 x 0.49 x 8.63 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 12 ratings

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Daniel Ingram-Brown is an award-winning, middle-grade author based in Yorkshire. He lives in a house built from the stones of a ruined castle with his wife, son, their bearded dragon and one-eyed cat!

His book, Bea’s Witch: A ghostly coming-of-age story (Collective Ink Books, 2021), draws on his experience as an adoptive father to create a “bildungsroman of a journey that captures the vulnerability of a child in care” (Yorkshire Times). The third book in his Firebird Chronicles series, Through the Uncrossable Boundary (Collective Ink Books, 2019), received the Taner Baybars award for original fiction in the field of science fiction, fantasy and magical realism, awarded by the Society of Authors, Authors’ Foundation.

Daniel works extensively in education. He has a doctorate in creative writing and education (2024) and received the Dean’s Prize for academic achievement at master’s level from Leeds Beckett University (2018). He is a Royal Literary Fund Fellow based at the University of York and has been a First Story writer-in-residence for primary and secondary schools across Yorkshire, editing eight anthologies of young writers’ work. Daniel is part of Leeds Beckett University’s Story Makers Company, a group of artists and educators delivering creative, child-centred learning opportunities. He works as a consultant for story-based approaches to teaching and regularly undertakes author visits to primary and secondary schools across the country.

Daniel’s background is in theatre and performance. He has written over twenty plays, specialising in journey-based performance, children’s theatre and large-scale community productions. He is co-artistic director of Suitcase and Spectacles Theatre Company and a trustee for Alive and Kicking Theatre Company.

From 2013-16 he chaired The Leeds Big Bookend Festival, and he co-organises events and retreats for the Society of Authors.

Daniel is interested in exploring the big questions of life in fun and engaging ways, inspiring children and adults to think, to wonder and to grow in wisdom.

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Lara Beth
5.0 out of 5 stars Some of the Best World Building I've seen
Reviewed in the United States on October 5, 2018
A Potteresque fantasy with an ensemble cast, RISE OF THE SHADOW STEALERS is an imaginative novel with an interesting premise—the students at school are learning to be characters in stories (hero, adventurer, underdog, snob, etc.). There's a nod to homeschoolers with the concept that the academy "can’t be confined to bricks and mortar.” (pg.70)

The story is focused on Scoop (female) and Fletcher (male) two apprentice Adventurers. While there are teachers and adults, it is really up to the children to solve the puzzles to save the world.

This book conveys a strong positive message without coming off as heavy-handed or formulaic.

This book has some of the richest world-building I have read!

I'd recommend this book for upper middle grade/younger YA. There is some darker content that may not be appropriate for younger readers.

I look forward to reading the next book in the series.
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Jodi
4.0 out of 5 stars John Bunyan Meets C.S. Lewis!
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2013
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This was a wonderful allegory! Along the lines of C.S. Lewis and John Bunyan. It was a fantastic read and I am hoping there will be more from Daniel Ingram-Brown. The story is all about stories. The world that our two unlikely heroes reside in is filled with plots, twists, tales, both fun and scary. I would recommend as a buddy read with a parent for ages under 10. I give it 4 stars. Good Job.
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Emily
5.0 out of 5 stars It's a great read for kids
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2016
Completely engrossing and enchanting! It's a great read for kids, and even adults who love classic literature and it's stories' characters, which the Rise of the Shadow Stealers lovingly interweaves into it's own (multi-layered) stories. Without giving away too much (it's best to go in without knowing too much- the surprises are worth it!), it has lots of excitement, endearing and colorful characters, and a clever and interesting plot that will keep you hooked. I definitely would recommend it!
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Susan Wallace
4.0 out of 5 stars A very good read.
Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2019
Rise of the Shadow Stealers by Daniel Ingram-Brown.
Fletcher and Scoop are Apprentice Adventurers from the ancient establishment of Blotting's Academy on Fullstop Island, the place where all story characters are trained. The trouble is, they can't remember how they got there.
It's the first day of term, but the two apprentices soon realise something is wrong. Things are going missing, including their own memories, and Scoop has the unsettling feeling that something is creeping in the shadows.
As the children search for answers, they become entangled with the life of the Storyteller, the island's creator and king. They journey to his wedding banquet and find themselves uncovering a hidden past. What is their connection to this mysterious man? And is there more to him than meets the eye?
This was a very good read with likeable characters. 4*.
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Faye McCormack
5.0 out of 5 stars A Stimulating Tale of Adventure: Fun for the Whole Family
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 4, 2013
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Rise of the Shadow Stealers is a work of children's literature, but that does not stop it from being enjoyable for an adult audience. It contains a diverse vocabulary that is stimulating for all and ensures that this book will help children develop their reading skills, yet it never loses its accessibility. It is set on the imaginary Fullstop Island, where storybook characters go for training. The story follows Scoop and Fletcher, two Apprentice Adventurers, who wake up with no memories of their life and attempt to discover who they are. It is a tale of good versus evil. Shadow Stealers is well-written and full of positive lessons to empower the reader.

One aspect of this book that I found particularly important was the emphasis the author placed upon the character's free will; Scoop and Fletcher are encouraged by their tutors and villagers to go forth and create their own story. I feel this is a positive message which lends itself perfectly to empowering children to be able to make their own life choices. This book will be a positive influencer on self-esteem as well as stimulating to the imagination. The main characters are easily understood whilst readers are introduced to a variety of guiding motivations. Another element I found important was that there is a good representation of female role models, making this book accessible to a wide audience. My favourite character was that of Wisdom, who is ever youthful and care-free.

I would highly recommend this book to anyone, young or old. It is a book full of positivity and more books such as this should be written.
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Jo Sunderland
4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 10, 2015
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Good read.
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Mr. M. Kingshott
5.0 out of 5 stars Thoroughly entertaining read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 23, 2013
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This is a well written, highly entertaining book. Whilst aimed at 9-12 I found it read on many levels and could be enjoyed by adults and children alike. The two main protagonists Fletcher and Scoop awaken in the Blotting's Academy with few memories of their lives before and through them you get to learn of the island and its secrets along with the hidden secrets of their own past as the story unfolds. The mythology of the island and its inhabitants, though quite a complicated and a little abstract in concept works well and is written in such a way that it is easy to visualise the story. The chapters are short but draw the reader along the two apprentices' quest with them, often answering many questions whilst revealing others.

It has been a while since I enjoyed a book and this is one that I found difficult to put down. I look forward to the second chronicle with anticipation.
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2020
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This book was a really fun read with great characters and an exciting plot (reviewed by 10 year old son)
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freedomrulesok
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 19, 2017
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Great, thank you
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