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When Jack Brenin finds a golden acorn lying in the grass, little does he know that it is the beginning of a thrilling and magical adventure. Just an ordinary boy, Jack has been chosen for a hugely important task, and enters a world he believed only existed in legend. Full of twists and turns,... read more
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Jack Brenin's life changes the moment he finds a golden acorn lying on the grass. He gets caught up in an extraordinary magical adventure and enters a world he only believed existed in legend. He's sure he's been mistaken for someone else. He's neither brave nor strong so how could he be "The... read more (warning: may contain spoilers)
Characters/People edit
- Jack Brenin: Boy forced to live with his Grandad after his mother died. Thought to be "The Chosen One".
- Grandad: Jack's Grandfather who he has just moved in with.
- Camelin: Raven who is always hungry.
- Nora: Druid, She is the Seanchai Keeper of Secrets and Ancient Rituals Guardian of the Sacred Grove, Healer, Shape Shifter and Wise Woman
- Elan: Nora's Niece
- Gerda: Goose, Nora's Watch Goose
- Medric: Gerda's mate who was captured by the Romans
- Timmery: Bat who keeps guard during the night and reports to Nora
- Charkle: Small dragon from Westwood that Nora rescues from the Spriggans.
- Chief Knuckle: Chief of the Spriggans
- Addergoole Peabody: A Bogie, who lives in Newton Gill forest.
Setting & Locations edit
The book is set in Shropshire, a rural county in England and has maps running through the series. Each book shows more of the county as Jack's adventure progresses. Glasruhen is a fictional name of a real location and its meaning is 'ancient green hill'. The Raven's Bowl is a real location on top of The Wrekin (Glasruhen) and has a local legend associated with it. The locations used in the book were chosen to incorporate a local myth or legend into the story or are of historical importance.
- Glasruhen: A fictional name for The Wrekin, an ancient hill in Shropshire on top of which are the ruins of an old hillfort. The name Glasruhen means... ancient green hill.
- Viroconium: Viroconium was the fourth largest Roman city in Roman Britain it is now known as Wroxeter and only a small part of the once vast city remains exposed. In the book it is called Salchester, which is a composite name for Salop (old county name for Shropshire) and Chester (meaning Roman fort).
- The Raven's Bowl: A place near the hillfort on top of Glashuren forest
- Ewell house
First Sentence edit
Nora tapped her wand impatiently on the kitchen table before speaking to Camelin.
Table of Contents edit
1. The Golden Acorn
2. Introductions
3. Glasruhen Forest
4. Book of Shadows
5. Questions and Answers
6. The Gnori
7. Addergoole Peabody
8. Camelin's Tale
9. Preparations
10. The Raven's Bowl
11. Flying Lessons
12. Into the Tunnel
13. Meetings
14. Flight
15. Bad News
16. The Westwood Roost
17. The Search
18. Into The Past
19. Revelation
20. Thief
21. That Which Was Lost
Themes & Symbolism edit
Series & Lists edit
This is book 1 of 3 in The Adventures of Jack Brenin. (standard series)
Followed by Glasruhen Gate.
Authors & Contributors edit
- Catherine Cooper (Author)
First Edition edit
Original Language: English
Publisher: Pengridion Books
Country: UK
Publication Date: August 12, 2009
ISBN: 9780956309303
Page Count: 374
Publisher: Pengridion Books
Country: UK
Publication Date: August 12, 2009
ISBN: 9780956309303
Page Count: 374
Awards edit
- Brit Writers Award for Best Story for Children 2010 and Brit Writers Award for Writer of the Year 2010 (July 2010: Tipped by the Guardian/Observer in October 2011 as one of four books in the running to fill the Harry Potter void., Winner)
Notes for Parents edit
Reading Level: Ages 9-12This is a book suitable for any independent reader. It is an extraordinary magical adventure. The book is suitable to share with younger children or for adults who enjoy a light read. No bad language. Adults can assess the book on a different level to children. A great book to read at bedtime.
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Links to Supplemental Material edit
- Pengridion: The webpage of Author Catherine Cooper.A lot of additional information about the Jack Brenin series, map, explanations about magical creatures, extracts from The Book of Shadows, and lots more. Other books by Catherine Cooper are also featured on the website.
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