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Urchin of the Riding Stars (The Mistmantle Chronicles) Paperback – May 24, 2021

by M.I. McAllister (Author), Christine Enright (Illustrator)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 109 ratings
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On a night of riding stars, a tiny squirrel is found abandoned and close to death on a distant beach. Adopted and raised by a welcoming colony of animals, Urchin has no idea of his powerful destiny or of his mysterious origins.

The rule of the good King Brushen and Queen Spindle is threatened by an evil plot from within the court. When a murder is committed, the isle is thrown into turmoil. Behind the scenes, ruthless animals are determined to seize the throne. But to underestimate the power of the islanders and the ancient prophecies is a big mistake...

Triumphant heroes and brilliantly wicked villains do battle in this first book of the treasured, heart-stopping Mistmantle adventure series. Glorious new illustrations by Christine Enright capture the spirit of Urchin and his world.

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  1. Reading age
    8 - 12 years
  2. Book 1 of 5
    The Mistmantle Chronicles
  3. Print length
    299 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    Preschool - 2
  6. Dimensions
    6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  7. Publication date
    May 24, 2021
  8. ISBN-10
    1948959232
  9. ISBN-13
    978-1948959230
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"It's hard not to root for little Urchin and his friends when evil threatens to ruin their beautiful world." -The Washington Post


"A wonderful fantasy with heart and heroism." -Rick Riordan

About the Author

M.I. McAllister is the author of several books for young readers, including the complete Mistmantle Chronicles, books one through five, A Friend for Rachel, Hold My Hand and Run, Ghost at the Window, and The Octave of Angels. She is married to Tony, has a grown-up family, and lives in a part of Northumberland full of history, lovely people, and sheep.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Purple House Press; The Mistmantle Chronicles, Book 1 edition (May 24, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 299 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1948959232
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1948959230
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ Preschool - 2
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.5 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.75 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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MarniSoup
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow, wow, wow!
Reviewed in the United States on August 8, 2022
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Incredible book! How haven't I heard of this before??

I read it with 3 of my children - 18, 12, and 8. Definitely different times in life, and they all loved it. We gasped, we cried, we cheered. This book takes you all over the place. Very clear lines of good vs. evil. At the end of each chapter they wanted me to keep going.
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Rachel Bennett
5.0 out of 5 stars Enchanting!
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2023
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Why have I waited so long to read this? Dashing adventure that gave me Prince Caspian vibes, a thrilling and intriguing story, and lovely illustrations. I’ll definitely be reading the rest of the series.
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Stef
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating!
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2022
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It Had me on the first page. A very good book and definitely worth the read. You won’t be disappointed.
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Sarah R. Wilson
5.0 out of 5 stars well done
Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2022
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Should be a movie. Great animal based fiction… not as complex as Tolkien, but not as much of an allegory as Narnia.
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Melissa R
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on May 12, 2023
This book has an exiting plot, well-written in the same style as Redwall. I would recommend it for anyone who likes Redwall, Watership Down, or Green Ember.
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Rosa Scheepers
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Book
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2023
I bought the first two books for my thirteen year old girl and she read both of them in 4 days. She absolutely loved them and was disappointed when she saw that the rest of the series wasn’t available on kindle. Please put the rest of the series on kindle.
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Grams
5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming story of an animal kingdom
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2022
A fast paced story of courage and gallantry, fighting for truth and goodness in a kingdom close to the Heart of all that is worth living for.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Really good read
Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2022
Easy to find on Amazon, apparently my daughter has been looking for this book and she raves how good it is
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Hilary Joan Simnett
4.0 out of 5 stars Looks great but it's a present so wait and see.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 3, 2022
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Hoped for more pictures.
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