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Lightning Over Giltspur

(1991)
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In this new 'Giltspur' book, it is Hallowe'en, the most menacing and magical time of year. The Morrigan and an army of Shadow Slaves return to Giltspur seeking revenge on Niamh, Daire and Ronan. They create havoc in the Durkan home, children are knocked off their bicycles, Rusk attacks an elderly lady, sheep are savaged by dogs, the scarecrow is stolen, Daire is accused of smoking and Niamh of lying and stealing. The relationship between children and parents is destroyed. The raging Morrigan calls up the powers of darkness, Glasan is roused by the music of his old flute, and the stage is set for a colossal confrontation with the children at the heart of the battle. A thrilling adventure fantasy. "Niamh, Daire and Ronan are summoned in this struggle between good and evil to oppose the dreaded Morrigan. And to assist them on their strange journey, they have Rusk their faithful dog, and Glasan, the imaginative scarecrow from Durkan's field. Just as in the classic "Battle Below Giltspur", there's enough excitement and blood-curling happenings to satisfy the most jaded imaginations... children will devour this book."


Genre: Children's Fiction

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