Nevertell
Katharine Orton
Subjects
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
Average rating
“This is fantasy at its best.” Daily Telegraph
“A tale that sparkles with frosty magic.” Thomas Taylor
A gorgeous, snowy adventure, set in the wilds of Siberia, full of magic and wonder, for junior readers.
A world of magic is only a whisper away… Born in a Soviet prison camp, Lina has never seen the world outside until the night she escapes with her best friend, Bogdan. As the pair journey across a snowy wilderness, they are pursued by a vengeful sorceress and her pack of shadow wolves. The children will need every ounce of courage – and a whisper of magic – if they are to survive…
Perfect for fans of Abi Elphinstone, Sophie Anderson and Catherine Doyle.
Praise for Nevertell:
Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award
“A coming-of-age tale that’s compelling, exciting and as chilling as the snow-bound landscape in which it is set.” Financial Times
“Readers will be captivated … A magical, snowy adventure perfect for winter nights.” BookTrust
“Featuring themes of bravery, friendship, sorcery and survival, this beautifully written story is ideal for fans of magical adventure tales.” The Week Junior
“Orton’s use of language is masterful and her vivid descriptions bring the journey to life … Perfect to snuggle up with on a winter’s afternoon.” ReadingZone
“It’s an unusual juxtaposition – the harsh world of political prisoners in a forced labour camp versus one of ice castles, spirit children and giant eagles. Katharine Orton pulls it off brilliantly.” The Bookseller
Reviews
Good
Fairy Bubbles Lavalamp 15.08.2024
Star Reviewer
Fantastic book, For people who like magic
Fairy Flopsy Mildew 06.08.2024
This book is amazing!
Dame Bijou Foxtail 31.07.2024
Interesting book, full of magic and adventure, I would definitely recommend it to others though it isn't at the top of my favourites list.
Doctor Daffodil Bumblebee 15.08.2023
I thought this book was very well made and I really liked it.
Doctor Tulip Bluebird 09.08.2023
Can be boring but it's good if u want to keep urself occupied
General Petronella Biscuits 05.07.2023
Lucy knowles Lina It was creepy and awesome a perfect mix of sorcery and shadows
Doctor Flossy Eggybread 03.08.2022
Nevertell is a great book. It brings tension in various parts of the story but ended well for most of the characters in the book. I liked Lina the most because she was the bravest amongst everyone else except her grandmother. I would definitely recommend this book to someone who likes fictional, adventure stories.
Princess Kangaroo Bonsai 23.10.2021
i thought that it had remarkable description but at the same time left gaps for imagination. it was fiction; the person i like best is the protagonist (Liana)who is constructive and creative. i WouId recommend it to someone 10+ who likes fantasy books.
Anonymous 03.08.2021
this book had a great plot cool plot twists and an awesome setting!
Nurse Venus Starlight 11.01.2021
I really enjoyed this. Would recommend to people who enjoy adventure stories.
Officer Gloriana Spaceship 08.09.2020
I liked this book because I liked all the drama that was happening.
Anonymous 30.08.2020
This book is soo unique and this is why. The author really sets the scene by describing everything and it makes you fell you are in Russia with the main character, Lina. The storyline is great and easy to follow as the chapters each start after the last. My favourite character would have to be Lina as she is a headstrong girl who is also feisty, like me. While reading the book, I kept glancing back to the cover as I understood more of what was on it. The illustrator did a great job capturing the ice castle, shadow wolves and the moonlight backdrop behind. My only ask for this book would be more of those amazing illustrations as they were only on the cover and a small sketch at the start of each chapter. All in all this book is a definite five star read. I would recommend this book for 10+ but if you are younger and read above your age, this would also be good for you!
Anonymous 23.08.2020
This book is about 11 year old Lina, and her best friend Bodgan. They have to escape from prison camp, while on the run from Svetlana. My favourite character is Lina because she is adventurous but she also takes some time to think before she acts.
Dame Petunia Unicycle 12.08.2020
Read this in 2 days, a fantastic story about Lina and her friend who escape from prison and venture too far into to a sorceress’ forest.
General Amazonia Banana 30.07.2020
I rather enjoyed this book as it was full of mystery, excitement and feeling. This book is perfect for the fans of mystery and excitement - I can assure you that it will keep you gripping the seat nervously at every single page. My favourite character is twelve-year-old Lina, and all that she knows of the world is the Stalinist labor camp where she was born, a place of hunger, cruelty, and deprivation. After a daring escape into the frigid Siberian wilds with her best friend, Bogdan, Lina vows to reach Moscow and find her long-lost grandmother, whom she hopes will help her return to the camp to rescue her mother. But out in the dark and haunted forests , Lina and Bogdan catch the eye of a vengeful witch, a refugee of oppressive new laws about magic, who commands an army of shadow wolves. She seems drawn to some mysterious power within Lina herself. Pursued by the witch and in fear of recapture, Lina will need every ounce of courage she has - and a whisper of her own magic - if she and Bogdan are to survive the journey and bring hope to a dark place. I would absolutely recommend this brilliant book to anyone if they are willing to immerse themself into the Russian forests of treachery, and magic.
Anonymous 28.07.2020
it was very intresting
General Hopscotch Peanut-butter 23.07.2020
I read this book with my parents and we all loved it. It was a mysterious, exciting and adventurous book about a girl called Lina on a quest to find her Grandmother. MY favourite character was Lina, because she is the main character and she doesn't give up. I would recommend this book.
Principal Babs Rollercoaster 30.06.2020
