Book Review of Maggie and the Mountain of Light
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Maggie and the Mountain of Light
Written by Mark Snoad
Ages 8+ | 256 Pages
Publisher: Monarch Educational Services | ISBN-13: 9781957656113
What to Expect: Magic, anxiety, auto-immune health, friendship, heroism, antiquities
Blending fantasy magic and real-world problems, Maggie and the Mountain of Light offers readers a new way to think about what it means to be a hero.
Maggie wants no part of global threats and heroic deeds—between her asthma, her food allergies, and her anxiety, she has enough to cope with in everyday life. Unfortunately for her, it turns out that the Wayfinder Girls—a scout-like organization she and her best friend Anahira are a part of—have, in fact, a secret programme, a group of Guardians intent on protecting the world from interdimensional threats. When Maggie stumbles on this secret, Anahira is determined that the two friends will join in the fight to save the world—but will Maggie be able to face her fears and health challenges for long enough to help anyone?
Unlike the traditional lone-wolf tragic heroes of classic fantasy, Maggie champions friendship, teamwork, and self-care, emphasizing that saving the world does not need to mean destroying yourself. Readers will love her honesty and compassion— traits that, with her engaging first-person narration, help her feel like a real person whose struggles are worth caring about. At the same time, the story itself is full of magic and as much excitement as a James Bond thriller.
Maggie and the Mountain of Light is a strong start to the Wayfinder Girls series, which is sure to be a favorite with middle-grade adventure fans.
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About the Author
Mark Snoad is an author and teacher living in Aotearoa New Zealand. As a professional make-believer, he strives to find the magic and joy in everyday life. It’s definitely there, at the edges. You’ll soon discover it, if you believe. Mark lives with his wife, two daughters and rascal dog, Wilbur.
For more information, visit www.wayfindergirls.org.
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