Myth and magic combine in this unforgettable adventure drawing on Irish folklore, from award-winning author Sinéad O'Hart.
The seandraiocht - the Old Magic - isn't remembered like it once was. Its power is fading...
When Rose is entrusted with a powerful stone by a Frost Giant, she is swept into an adventure full of danger. The stone can be used for great good or great evil, depending on its keeper. It leads Rose to discover the magic that runs through all of Ireland. A magic that is threaded together beneath the land: the Silver Road. But the Silver Road is under threat.
Now Rose must keep the stone from falling into the wrong hands and embark on a quest to find its rightful owner and keep the magic alive . . .
A stunning new fantasy adventure for children, drawing on Celtic folklore. Perfect for fans of Catherine Doyle and Ross Montgomery.
Drawing on the author's Irish heritage, THE SILVER ROAD combines Irish myth and folklore with a contemporary settingExplores themes of urban development, the climate crisis and staying connected to your roots in a nuanced and thoughtful way, perfectly pitched for Middle Grade readersRose is a relatable protagonist from a working-class background and the book handles the challenges of school and friendshipsSinead O'Hart's books have been featured as Sunday Times Book of the Week, Blackwell's Book of the Month, won the Ireland award for the Chrysalis European Science Fiction prize and been shortlisted for the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Award 
