The Chronicles of Faerie
REVIEWS
“O.R. Melling’s “Chronicles of Faerie” Is a YA Series You’ll Actually Want to Read.” The Absolute
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“A generous dash of fantasy, Irish folklore and even a touch of blarney to this delightful tale of suspense and mystery … great stuff, beautifully told.”– Toronto Sun
“Thrilling action. . .opulent and mystical, realistic and contemporary. . . .timeless legends and modern teen emotions. Shimmering with magic, myth, and romance, this is a lyrically told, richly satisfying adventure.” —Booklist, starred review
“Fans of The Hunter’s Moon will enjoy this next instalment … the fight between good and evil, right and wrong, honor and fidelity.” – Kirkus
“Lyrical and mesmerizing in subject and scope. An essential purchase for fantasy collections.” – School Library Journal
“The story races on like the gallop of wild fairy horses.” – Irish Times
“Melling opens the first US edition of her trilogy on a strong note, with a tale, romantic on several levels, that culminates in a heavy sacrifice.”—Kirkus Reviews
“The opportunity to immense oneself in a sensation-loaded celebration of Ireland and Faeire will be a powerful draw for many readers.”—The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books
“Melling describes Faerieland like she’s been there.” – Holly Black, Spiderwick Chronicles, Tithe
“She’s the best exponent of this genre in the business.” – Books in Ireland
The Chronicles of Faerie
Book One: The Hunter’s Moon
Sixteen-year-old Gwen plans on a summer of backpacking across Ireland with her Irish cousin Findabhair (Finn-AH-veer), visiting the ancient sites mentioned in the fairy lore they both love so much. Little do the two cousins realize, it is the summer of the Hunter’s Moon, a dangerous time for humans to meddle with the world of Faerie. One night, camping out in old ruins, Finn is kidnapped by the handsome fairy king to be his bride…or sacrifice, and it is up to spunky Gwen and a makeshift band of friends she collects on her travels to rescue her cousin. If Finn wants to be rescued.
AWARDS
ALA (American Library Association) Top Ten Fantasy For Youth, 2006 ALA Booklist Editor’s Choice, 2005
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Ruth Schwartz Award (Canada), 1993
Mr. Christie Medal (Canada), 1993
Short-listed, Canadian Young Adult Book of the Year Award, 1993
PUBLICATIONS
Amulet Books (Abrams NY), revised & expanded edition, first book in The Chronicles of Faerie series, hardcover & trade paperback, USA, UK & Ireland, 2005/2006
Puffin Books (Penguin), mass market paperback, Canada, 2000
In Penguin Canada, 3-book compendium, trade paperback, The Chronicles of Faerie, 2002
In Penguin Canada, 4-book compendium, trade paperback, The Golden Book of Faerie, 2004
HarperCollins, hardcover & mass market paperback, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, 1993/1994.
TRANSLATIONS
German, Bertelsmann (Random House), 2008 Czech, Synergie, Prague, 2006
Slovenian, Mis, Ljubljana, 2005
Chinese, Movit, 2004
Japanese, Kodansha (Random House), 1995 (several reprints) Russian, Terra Fantastica, 1995
The Chronicles of Faerie
Book Two: The Summer King
Mourning the death of her twin sister, eighteen-year old Laurel returns to Ireland to visit her grandparents. There she finds herself caught up in a strange quest. Because of events in The Hunter’s Moon, Faerie is being torn apart. To heal the land, the midsummer fire must be lit. But the Summer King, the only fairy who can light the fire, has gone missing. As Laurel is caught up in dark secrets and old hatreds, she harbors a desperate dream of her own—to save her sister.
AWARDS
Cybils Award (Hosted by YA Websites and Blogspots), 2006
Ballet adaptation by New York’s Dance for Joy Youth Ballet, 2008
PUBLICATIONS
Amulet Books (Abrams NY), revised & expanded edition, second book in The Chronicles of Faerie series, hardcover & trade paperback, USA, UK & Ireland, 2006, 2007
Viking (Penguin) hardcover, Canada 1999
Puffin mass market paperback, Canada, 2000
In 3-book compendium, Penguin trade paperback, The Chronicles of Faerie, Canada, 2002
In 4-book compendium, trade paperback, The Golden Book of Faerie, Canada, 2004
TRANSLATIONS
German, Bertelsmann (Random House), 2009
Slovenian, Mis, Ljubljana, 2005
Chinese, Movit, 2004
Japanese, Kodansha (Random House), 2000 (several reprints)
The Chronicles of Faerie
Book Three: The Light-bearer’s Daughter
Because of events in The Summer King, a shadow threatens both Faerie and the Earthworld. Motherless Dana knows nothing of this danger when she agrees to carry a message to the King of the Mountain. Before long, she is running from boggles, oakmen, and something even more terrifying. But she won’t give up the mission, as she wants the wish the fairies have promised her. For Dana will do anything to find her long-lost mother.
AWARDS
Winner GREEN EARTH BOOK AWARD, USA, 2008
ALA Top Ten Youth Books for the Environment, 2008 Short-listed Silver Birch Award (Canada) & Manitoba Reader’sChoice Award, 2003
PUBLICATIONS
Amulet Books (Abrams NY), revised & expanded edition, third book in The Chronicles of Faerie series, hardcover & trade paperback, USA, UK & Ireland, 2007/ 2008.
Penguin Books, trade paperback, Canada, 2001
Puffin Books (Penguin), mass market paperback, Canada, 2002 In 3-book compendium, Penguin trade paperback, The Chronicles of Faerie, Canada, 2002
In 4-book compendium, trade paperback, The Golden Book of Faerie, Canada, 2004
TRANSLATIONS
German, Bertelsmann (Random House), 2010 Japanese, Kodansha (Random House), 2003 (several reprints)
Slovenian, Mis, Ljubljana, 2005
Chinese, Movit, 2004
The Chronicles of Faerie
Book Four: The Book of Dreams
Dana Faolan, the heroine of The Light-Bearer’s Daughter, has not adjusted to her new life in Canada and is using her access to the land of Faerie as a means of escape. She’s unprepared to battle the dark forces that threaten to sever the human world and Faerie for good. It will take the help of all the protectors of Faerie (many of whom were featured in the previous Chronicles of Faerie books), plus the assistance of a sexy and mysterious French-Canadian boy, for Dana to meet the challenge of her destiny—as a half human, half fairy—to save her two worlds.
PUBLICATIONS
Amulet Books (Abrams NY), revised & expanded edition, fourth book in The Chronicles of Faerie series, hardcover & trade paperback, USA, UK & Ireland, 2009/2010
Penguin Books, trade paperback, Canada, 2003
In Penguin Canada, 4-book compendium, trade paperback, The Golden Book of Faerie, 2004
TRANSLATIONS
Japanese, Kodansha (Random House), 2 volumes, 2007
