The 2011 Willow Awards
Snow Willow Nominee
Shapeshifter
A woman trapped in the body of a deer. A dark sorcerer in relentless pursuit. A mysterious child found alone on the slopes of a great mountain. Set in the wild, magical landscape of Iron-Age Ireland, this is a fantastic tale of evil, courage and the healing power of love.
Available in eBook format from your public library.
About the Author
Holly Bennett is the author of The Bonemender teen fantasy series (The Bonemender, The Bonemender's Oath, and The Bonemender's Choice), as well as The Warrior's Daughter—all published by Orca. In her "real" life Holly did stints as a researcher for Aboriginal organizations and as a youth employment counsellor before settling on writing and editing. She is now editor-in-chief of Today's Parent Special Editions, heading up the "birth and babies" beat. "I'm not sure what flipped the switch and turned me from a person who loves reading stories to a person who loves writing them," she says. "But once I got started, I became totally addicted. Now if I'm not working on a book, I feel restless and itchy." Holly loves to talk to kids about reading and writing and is happy to do school presentations if they can accommodate her work schedule. Born in Montreal, Holly lives in Peterborough, Ontario with a houseful of musicians (three sons and husband John) and a nice quiet dog.
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Suggested Activities
- Holly Bennett is a master of fantasy fiction. Visit her website to see her photographic collection of location shots in Ireland that provided inspiration for this book.
- Many Irish legends and folklore include the character of Fionn Mac Cumhaill, or Finn McCool. Find variations of these, and learn more about this famous character.
- This story takes place during the Iron-Age of Ireland. Find out where the Celtic people originated, and how their immigration led them to Ireland.
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