![]() ![]() ![]() The filter which controls the size change has also been tampered with, leaving him disoriented and vulnerable in an English suburban garden. His father decides to send him to a safe island in the Analogue World, but the portal malfunctions, sending Pyrgus off course. He comes within a hair’s breadth of being sacrificed to the demon Beleth. His wild ways and soft spot for animals have landed him in trouble with both Lord Hairstreak and the evil sorcerer Brimstone. Pyrgus Malvae is the rebellious son of the Purple Emperor. Expect more sudden and frustrating shifts throughout the Faerie Wars Chronicles – you are forever leaving one character in the throes in order to visit another. Just as something interesting seems to be about to happen, the scene shifts to the Faerie Realm. No wonder he would rather clean out Mr Fogarty’s garden shed! Restrain the desire to yawn through the first couple of chapters which deal with Henry’s dull family woes – and steel yourself for embarrassing conversations whenever his relations show up. The English boy Henry is a somewhat stolid hero, not one to leap into adventure, but starting off unsettled probably gives him an advantage. ![]() It has two heroes, a heroine and Mr Fogarty. Robin: This book is the first of The Faerie Wars Chronicles. ![]()
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