discover The second

book in the

ember shadows series...

Ember Shadows may have defeated the evil Fateweaver, but now someone else is meddling with the future. To stop them, she must travel to the Desert of Time, but it’s been lost for centuries... Can Ember free the future once again?

With hints of Alice in Wonderland, shades of The Phantom Tollbooth and echoes of Pixar's Inside Out, this a thrilling, warm-hearted series, a classic magical adventure, beautifully illustrated throughout by Raquel Ochoa.

reader reviews for ember shadows

'an exceptional compelling debut'

- Alex Wheatle, author of Crongton Knights

'a wonderfully imaginative tale about the power of sisterly love and defying the entangled threads of fate'

- Andy Sagar, author of Yesterday Crumb

'such fun, fizzing with ideas ... a great, really original adventure'

Penny Chrimes, author of Tiger Heart

discover the series

A beautifully illustrated, enchanting adventure series for children aged 9+.

about the author

Rebecca King was born in Wolverhampton, but spent her childhood in Cheshire. She studied Journalism at the University of Portsmouth, and has worked as a reporter and a primary school teacher, including three years teaching in China. She now lives in Bratislava, Slovakia, with her partner and her Chinese rescue dog, Mushu.

upcoming events

SCHOOL VISITS & RESOURCES

I am pleased to be able to offer free school and bookshop events throughout the year, subject to availability! Take a look at the options below and get in touch to request a visit.

Workshop 1: Finding ideas, magical settings, and creating Fate Cards

This one-hour workshops focuses on themes of fate, creating magical settings, and learning where authors find their ideas. While this workshop can be adapted for any age group, it is best for Years 3-6. All resources are provided and there's plenty of time built in for a Q&A at the end.

fully booked for 2023 - get in touch for 2024 or virtual events

Workshop 2: Plotting stories, world building, and making fictional maps

This one-hour workshop focuses on how to plot stories, build magical worlds, and how maps can help structure stories. Again, this workshop is ideal for Years 3-6, but can be adapted for other age groups. As always, there will be time for a Q&A at the end, and all resources are included.

fully booked for 2023 - get in touch for 2024 or virtual events

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Email

hello@rebeccaking.co.uk

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agent

Kate Shaw at The Shaw Agency