THE VEIL TRAP : A magical fantasy adventure (Book 1: Nanna Nuts, Mr Milly, Moggins and Me)
by S. J. Simpson
A charming supernatural, magical fantasy adventure, for the young and young at heart. (First book in the series. Suitable for Middle grade, Age 10+)Set in the rolling English Countryside, the story takes us back for a nostalgic look at the late 1980s.
Ten-year-old champion daydreamer, Peter Nuts, his trusty dog, Mr Milly, and a long summer break at Nanna’s.
Not quite the idyllic setting for a battle between good and evil, right?Woodland adventures with his friends, fun with his eccentric Nanna, Peter’s sure this is going to be a summer to remember.And it certainly is. But not for the right reasons.Nanna Nuts is forced to shed light on the strange incidents of Chattersley, the usually sleepy village where she lives. And when she opens the door to The Veil and shows Peter what lies beyond our earthly perceptions, his young life changes for eternity.This fledgling hero dives head-first into a magical place which borders between the realms of fantasy and reality. He encounters the Rag Tree Boys (the ethereal embodiment of childhood spirit) and the oracle rosewood bird, Wit. He has to quickly learn about the paranormal and the rules which govern this alternate reality.A place where the good is infinitely beautiful, and bravery and honour manifest before his very eyes. However, as Pete awakens and the Light celebrates, the Dark are hot on his trail and keen to snuff out his growing power.Will Pete survive the tentacles of fear that desperately want to choke his Light?
Will he find the courage to uncover the truth behind this secret realm and an age-old mystery?In the maze of traps that is a playful boy’s imagination, is the power to be a saviour, or the nightmare knocking at your door?Be hooked by this compelling, addictive and magical book for young adults and the young at heart.
What readers are saying:★★★★★ Whether you’re looking for a good read or to keep all the family entertained, this certainly has the quality to do just that! Thoroughly enjoyable!★★★★★ Enjoyable and captivating escapism. The writing is great, the characterisation is strong, the dialogue—often a weak point for first-time authors as Simpson seems to be—also reads in quite a natural fashion and is well-differentiated from character to character, thus overcoming the two most common stumbling blocks.★★★★★This is a fantastic captivating read from start to finish, could not put it down and stroed forward at all opportunities the book always leaving me wishing to continue but never finish★★★★ brilliant work in world-building: the setting, the village, the house, and the characters; everything will pull you to read more and more.★★★★★ Great adventure. It did get very fun very quickly, which made the book pass by very quickly. There is a lot of adventure to be had here.★★★★Undeniably, it was a fun, sprawling, exciting romp through mystery and peril. It was a quick and enjoyable read filled with interesting characters that you genuinely root for.★★★★Definitely a great fantasy novel for kids. Gives off Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland undertones, with a compelling storyline that kids will be sure to enjoy. I especially liked that there was more to it than just characters on a mission. It was a whole new world that Simpson had created, and is written in a compelling and gripping way that would surely make a kid want to keep on reading!
Ten-year-old champion daydreamer, Peter Nuts, his trusty dog, Mr Milly, and a long summer break at Nanna’s.
Not quite the idyllic setting for a battle between good and evil, right?Woodland adventures with his friends, fun with his eccentric Nanna, Peter’s sure this is going to be a summer to remember.And it certainly is. But not for the right reasons.Nanna Nuts is forced to shed light on the strange incidents of Chattersley, the usually sleepy village where she lives. And when she opens the door to The Veil and shows Peter what lies beyond our earthly perceptions, his young life changes for eternity.This fledgling hero dives head-first into a magical place which borders between the realms of fantasy and reality. He encounters the Rag Tree Boys (the ethereal embodiment of childhood spirit) and the oracle rosewood bird, Wit. He has to quickly learn about the paranormal and the rules which govern this alternate reality.A place where the good is infinitely beautiful, and bravery and honour manifest before his very eyes. However, as Pete awakens and the Light celebrates, the Dark are hot on his trail and keen to snuff out his growing power.Will Pete survive the tentacles of fear that desperately want to choke his Light?
Will he find the courage to uncover the truth behind this secret realm and an age-old mystery?In the maze of traps that is a playful boy’s imagination, is the power to be a saviour, or the nightmare knocking at your door?Be hooked by this compelling, addictive and magical book for young adults and the young at heart.
What readers are saying:★★★★★ Whether you’re looking for a good read or to keep all the family entertained, this certainly has the quality to do just that! Thoroughly enjoyable!★★★★★ Enjoyable and captivating escapism. The writing is great, the characterisation is strong, the dialogue—often a weak point for first-time authors as Simpson seems to be—also reads in quite a natural fashion and is well-differentiated from character to character, thus overcoming the two most common stumbling blocks.★★★★★This is a fantastic captivating read from start to finish, could not put it down and stroed forward at all opportunities the book always leaving me wishing to continue but never finish★★★★ brilliant work in world-building: the setting, the village, the house, and the characters; everything will pull you to read more and more.★★★★★ Great adventure. It did get very fun very quickly, which made the book pass by very quickly. There is a lot of adventure to be had here.★★★★Undeniably, it was a fun, sprawling, exciting romp through mystery and peril. It was a quick and enjoyable read filled with interesting characters that you genuinely root for.★★★★Definitely a great fantasy novel for kids. Gives off Harry Potter and Alice in Wonderland undertones, with a compelling storyline that kids will be sure to enjoy. I especially liked that there was more to it than just characters on a mission. It was a whole new world that Simpson had created, and is written in a compelling and gripping way that would surely make a kid want to keep on reading!
