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The Mothaich
Julie Hodgson
ISBN: 9781409238195
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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 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 gifts and talents for the benefit of all mankind. A recommended read.

Latest review for Mothaich from Barnes and Noble USA

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Aug. 14, 2009 By Julie Hodgson
"from Tonette Smith"
hello Julie..... I read your Book.... LOVED IT!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really did, Read it in one go and was taken in by it, loved the way you wrote it and you used your imagination to your best!!!! but also a bit near the truth! You know the best for the children bit....... Funny enough today in the paper I read in Bolton that the council was called in to test for noise pollution, you will never in a million years guess where it was for????????I will tell you ........ are you ready......... a primary school play ground!!!!!!!!!! no kidding it is true it was in today's paper!!! so you are very, very near the knuckle (political) so to speak in many ways Julie. My guess is many... More >teenagers probably won't guess the extent and that is my point because as an adult I really did enjoy it! I mean I did your other book but this had underlying tones that I think us grown ups pick up on and that the teenagers would but not to the extent that parents do, if you see what I mean.

I enjoyed the journey that the children went on ( I could feel the fear at the lake) oh and when they were in the space ship their own dreams that was reflected there and I could picture what they could see. where they went and the smells.......... you wrote it so well, oh yes and once again you mentioned a teacher!

Another very, very good book. But you don't need me to tell you that you have loads of fans to do that lol............ I am sooooooo proud of you Julie

Thank you for your books..... you know that they are kept in safe keeping until my grandchild is an adult to be passed on? and on this I am not joking! < Less
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Sep. 4, 2009 By Kenneth Hodgson
"Unbelivable!" She has done it again...Shes shown us a world of, fear and and horror and bought us into the place where we would never have gone alone....,
If any child had the chance to do something special I’m sure they would take the task with gusto, these three children that have been chosen for this job by a group of aliens that have visited earth on many occasions would prove an adventure of their wildest dreams......
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Aug. 12, 2010 By Jessica Harper
Now I would call this pollitically incorect in the nicest possible way, especially for Uk society where everyone in authority is so anal about health and safety rules, this made me laugh out loud, she does a great job of showing just how stupid people can be on their own doorstep. Great sci fi story, nice charachters too, boy or girl can relate to the three kids that help the story along. Again written with htis theme of good parenting and subliminal messages to the bad ones. really good book, great writing and an easy read for kids.
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Oct. 7, 2009 By Jenny Fisher
"wishes could come true" Oh how I wish this book would come true! such a joy it would be, even though its slightly scarey.
It is SO cool!

I love the poem, the wish at the begining of the book, it made me cry!

You must be a special person to think of mankind like you did in your book.
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Jul. 20, 2009 By Jeb Custer
"Disconcertingly brilliant" Hmmm after reading this book, the author has lulled us into a false sense of security? who will end up staying on earth!
The books is good, I know its for kiddies but the message is quite powerful, the book reads as if there are two messages, one for the kids and one for us!
Awsome but disconcerting at the same time.

By Mary Leigh

"brilliant!" This has sent a ripple of excitment through my classroom, most of the copies that thechildren purchased, are now dog eared from reading over and over again.

Its been a pleasure to read your books Julie, you have made lots of children very happy indeed.
I have noticed from your web that you have a new book due soon! Looking forward to that very much.

I know this book has been nominated fro the childrens book prize The pearson prize.

Good luck..

"Re: Amazing" Thankyou very much for your kind words. :o)

Julie

 
Oct. 15, 2009 By Jenny Fisher
"imaginative" So beautiful and imaginative, could not put the book down from first page to last, love the characters, especially the evil Bruxa Ja 'rh.

Very cool book to read

 
Oct. 15, 2009 By neil Bennet
"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
 
Jun. 11, 2009 By Jeb Custer
"Cool story" My little sister ,loved this story! Even the noshings, where the hell did you get this stuff from! pure genuius .