Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
Myths and monsters collide with climate chaos in a page-turning fantasy featuring friendship, science, and suspense. Winter refuses to let go. The first day of spring has come and gone, but sleet, snow, and even a tornado continue to batter Brooklyn, New York. Their science teacher says climate change may be causing this chaotic weather, but classmates Edward, Feenix, Danton, and Brigit suspect older, more magical forces are at work. When a peculiar character who calls himself Superintendent Tiltersmith shows up with a keen interest in the four friends, their suspicions are confirmed.
Swept up in a battle of wits and courage they aren't at all sure they possess, the foursome find they have been appointed to protect a set of mysterious tools that belong to the Lady of Spring. If they can discover where she is being held prisoner and set her free, winter can end. But if the Tiltersmith, with his far superior powers of enchantment, steals the tools away, he will finally accomplish his most cherished goal: to keep the Lady in his power and undo the balance of nature forever.
Synopsis
Myths and monsters collide with climate chaos in a thrilling fantasy adventure. Spring has arrived in Brooklyn, New York, but winter refuses to let go. Sleet, snow, and even a tornado batter the city. Mr. Ross, the science teacher, believes climate change is the cause, but classmates Edward, Feenix, Danton, and Brigit suspect older, magical forces are at work. When a peculiar character calling himself Superintendent Tiltersmith appears with a keen interest in the foursome, their suspicions are confirmed, and they're swept up in a battle of wits and courage.
The friends must protect a set of mysterious tools belonging to the Lady of Spring. If they can free her from her underground prison, winter will end. But if the Tiltersmith steals the tools, he will keep the Lady in his power and upset the balance of nature forever.
Perfect for readers of Madeleine L'Engle and Susan Cooper, The Tiltersmith returns to the world of Amy Herrick's acclaimed Time Fetch in a timely, exciting stand-alone adventure.
Synopsis
In this "thrilling coming-of-age fantasy" (Buffalo News), myths and monsters collide with climate chaos in a battle for Earth's future. Spring has arrived in Brooklyn, New York, but winter refuses to let go. Sleet, snow, and even a tornado batter the city. Mr. Ross, the science teacher, believes climate change is the cause, but classmates Edward, Feenix, Danton, and Brigit suspect older, magical forces are at work. When a peculiar character calling himself Superintendent Tiltersmith appears with a keen interest in the foursome, their suspicions are confirmed, and they're swept up in a battle of wits and courage.
The friends must protect a set of mysterious tools belonging to the Lady of Spring. If they can free her from her underground prison, winter will end. But if the Tiltersmith steals the tools, he will keep the Lady in his power and upset the balance of nature forever.
Perfect for readers of Madeleine L'Engle and Susan Cooper, The Tiltersmith returns to the world of Amy Herrick's acclaimed Time Fetch in a timely, exciting stand-alone adventure.