The Island and the Ring
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Cover Story
Our front cover this month features an illutration by Mark Longworth for Gillian Cross's new paperback, The Revenge of the Demon Headmaster. Puffin publish this book in April 1995 (see the Gillian Cross Authorgraph for full details) and we are grateful to them for their help in using this illustration.
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The Island and the Ring
This is a fantasy in which Tania, royal daughter of King Campion, is forced to flee after his betrayal and murder with the lutenist Eliar for company. She endeavours to avoid her enemy Ascanet but discovers that she has the power to free her land from his grip. The story shatters stereotypes, is full of action, richly written and has a satisfying streak of romance. More able readers from Year 8 upwards will find it rewarding, but, like me, may wince at the inappropriate use of Americanisms in what purports to be a medieval setting.
