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KERNOWLAND is a magical Kingdom in ERTHWURLD created by author and school visitor Jack Trelawny and published by Campion Books
KERNOWLAND
The Crystal Pool
Amazon Customer Reviews
BY PARENTS
A modern
classic!
Jack Trelawny presented his book to my sons school. The story and interactive introduction inspired both my
children to request signed copies. My eldest told me exactly where to go and at what time! Considering he has
problems with his memory, this is no mean feat! I might also add that he is a reluctant reader and very few books
capture his attention.
My 7 year old ASD child who cant read was also taken by the book and even
though he usually throws books away in frustration, he really treasures this one.
I have read this book with my children and its brilliant. Not just the story
which is an adventure set in Cornwall but the text, the layout of the book, the colour of the pages and the length
of each chapter. These points may not seem important to some but those parents who have reluctant readers or those
with dyslexia, irlen syndrome, ASD etc will appreciate how important these are.
If you want to buy a child a gift then make it this one!
Note the author: Thank you!
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Great Books!
My son won this book in a raffle and
was absorbed from the first chapter! He then progressed to haranguing the local bookshop for the second and third
books!
They can be somewhat bloodthirsty, but this does not seem to bother children
(in the tradition of Grimm etc!), and there are many good touches that make them think - the slave boat going to
"Acirfa" for instance. When he worked out this was Africa, he then started looking for all the other
anagrams!
As we live in Cornwall, he has had fun spotting the place names of places we go
and have been to.
Great book for reluctant readers too - I have recommended to several friends
children, who weren't that keen to read, and they have all been engrossed too!
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Kernowland News 31 July 2007 Jack Trelawny Book Signings
Campion Books are very pleased to announce that Jack Trelawny, the author of the Kernowland series for children,
will be signing and dedicating copies of all three Kernowland books for the launch of book 3, Kernowland Invasion of Evil, as follows: SATURDAY 22 September 2007. Author Signing 9.00am - 12.30pm. WATERSTONE'S BISHOP'S STORTFORD, 12 South Street, Bishop's Stortford, Herts CM23 3AT. Tel: 01279 508900 SATURDAY 22 September 2007. Author Signing 2.00pm - 5.30pm. THE EPPING BOOKSHOP, 71 High Street, Epping, Essex CM16 4BA. Tel: 01992 575849. SUNDAY 30 September 2007. Author Signing 11.00am - 1.00pm. BLUE REEF AQUARIUM, Towan Promenade, Newquay, TR7 1DU. Tel: 01637 878134. SATURDAY 06 October 2007. Author Signing 11.00am - 1.00pm. WATERSTONE'S WREXHAM, 9/11 Regent Street, Wrexham, LL11 1SG. Tel: 01978 357444. SATURDAY 13 October 2007. Author Signing 10.00am - 12.00 midday. WATERSTONE'S BURY ST EDMUNDS, 36 Butter Market, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 1DW. Tel: 01284 750877 SATURDAY 20 October 2007. Author Signing 1.00pm - 3.00pm. THE VILLAGE BOOKSHOP, 475 High Road, Woodford Green, Essex IG8 0XE. Tel: 020 8506 0551. SATURDAY 27 October 2007. Author Signing 11.00am - 1.00pm. WATERSTONE'S STEVENAGE, 1 The Forum, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1ES. Tel: 01438 745986. SATURDAY 27 October 2007. Author Signing 3.00pm - 5.00pm. WATERSTONE'S BOOKSHOP THURROCK (LAKESIDE), Unit 69, Lakeside Shopping Centre, Thurrock, Essex RM20 2ZG. Tel: 01708 869858.
Since the launch of, Kernowland 1 The Crystal Pool, in September 2005, Jack has now visited over 100 schools around the UK with his Kernowland 'edutainment' talk and slideshow.
This is a lively, hour-long, session, in which the children are entertained at the same time as learning how Jack writes his stories.
To book a Jack Trelawny event at your shop, attraction or other venue (anywhere in the UK), contact: Jane Solomon, Events Co-ordinator
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This is the first book I read by myself, I loved it and kept wanting to read more. I liked the descriptions of the scenery & the creatures, especially the crabs, I could picture them all in my head. I liked the maps too. The ending was good, I want the other Kernowland books for my birthday.
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Reviewed by girl, age 8
I thought it was a fantastic book and I
loved it. I like the fact it has a map and that it is based on real life. My favourite character was Louis because
he had lots of different weapons. I especially liked the part when Louis was in Eden Valley.
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