In a land locked away in the deepest depths of one's memory Eight year old Essalina is taken on a journey and finds herself confronted with the virtuous and kind and the wickedest of the wicked. The task she has to undertake shifts her world upside down and catapults her into a realm full of strange beings. The quest to outwit the evil Bruxa Ja'rh and the Zangada tribes is a hard one, and would take her on a journey to test her courage and wits.
“The silence of the lands
The shifting of time
The gentle setting of the sun
So soon it will be mine.
Reviewed By Chelsea Perry Official Apex Reviews Rating: 4 stars Despite being only eight years old, young Essalina soon finds herself confronted with greater challenges than many of those four- and five-times her age will ever endure...suddenly thrust in the midst of an intriguing fantasy world, Essalina embarks on a crucial quest to prevent the spread of evil from destroying all that the mystical land holds dear...however, what the brave young girl lacks in stature, she makes up for in courage and resolve – both of which she’ll need if she hopes to outwit the sinister Bruxa Ja’rh and their deadly ilk... A quick, yet enjoyable read, The Mothaich is an engrossing fantasy tale. In it, author Julie Hodgson has crafted an imaginative world full of unique, original characters who find their fates inexorably linked to the success of Essalina’s daunting trek. Through lyrically compelling language, Hodgson relates an inspiring morality tale of bravery, strength, and the courage to stand up to... More > evil – no matter which form it may take; as such, The Mothaich is particularly appealing to young readers, serving as a powerful reminder of our individual responsibility to use our varied "Re: Amazing" Thankyou very much for your kind words. :o) Julie< Less
Having recently become a fan of Julie's work, I thought I might review what I have read so far. I loved this story, so full of fantasy and strange plants creatures of unknown quantity, left a lot to your imagination, my daughter so loved this story and often saw herself as the heroine Essy herself. I think Julie writes with a special touch for children who want to be the heros in stories but just cant quite make it in real life. A great story for the ordinary child.
This book I read in an afternoon during last week. A marvelous story written with the intention to take the reader on a journey, each individual child would see herself as Essy as they read this wonderful tale. I would like to see this as an animated film, would realy bring the characters alive. LK
"Well done" Book covers are SO important when searching for books, your is superb, the preview was excellent, kept me entertained. When I have read the book to my neice I shall post a further review. Well done and good luck! Neil Now I have read your other books, superb Julie, superb
"wonderfull book, brilliantly told." My daughter and most of her class mates now have this book, and I need to congratulate you on your wonderful storytelling. Everyone is so looking forward to your visit to the school..The book is one of the best we have seen in a while for the age group you write for. I wish there were more like that. I have heard you will write more? will they be in the shops? Anyway wonderfull book, brilliantly told.
