When the Old Stones, faced with spiral line
Glow along those ancient scores
The Daughter wrenched back to her time
By blackened claws through ancient doors
The heroes felled, their promise failed
As dead as autumn leaves
Then all is lost, the wind will wail,
To the storms that she will weave
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Praise for...
A Cage of Roots
"...an original and engaging fantasy … gorgeously, eerily illustrated by the author, A Cage of Roots is equal parts compelling, enchanting and unsettling"
Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guide
"...full of magic and mystery, deeply rooted in Irish mythology and legends … an astonishing debut … a dark, deep tale of destiny and loyalty of heroic proportion, a strong recommendation for fantasy readers; this will keep you on the edge of your seat. (I do not recommend this as a bedtime read!) Stunning."
School Librarian Magazine
Storm Weaver
"...magical and compelling, full of darkness and a deeply satisfying mythological depth. Matt Griffin’s striking black and white illustrations evoke and enhance the strangeness of his gripping tale"
CBI Recommended Reads 2016
"The magical adventure that began so explosively with A Cage of Roots continues in this equally gripping new episode … setting and adversaries are thrillingly described, a seam of real myth and legend giving the story extra depth. Matt Griffin’s atmospheric black and white illustrations add to the mood"
Lovereading4kids
"A mesmerising story that has the reader pondering throughout on who can be trusted and who is the enemy. Atmospheric drawings are the perfect complement to the story and it's good to see illustrations in a book for this age group - it should help even reluctant readers to take an interest. An excellent read, full of darkness and mystery - a real page-turner"
ParentsinTouch
The Spiral Path
"...a breath-taking conclusion … author-illustrator Matt Griffin delvers a fantasy adventure with a lot of punch..."
Children’s Books Ireland Recommended Reading Guide 2017
"...a finale that subverts expectations at every turn … a fast, lean and creepy adventure … an unsettling combination of Invasion of the Body Snatchers and the scouring of the Shire section from Lord of the Rings … both a haunting coda and sweet send-off, Matt Griffin’s new offering says goodbye to his strange world with aplomb."
Inis Magazine
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