Geomancer: In the Shadow of the Wolf Queen – Teaching Notes

When her sister vanishes in the wake of a mysterious earthquake, Ysolda sets off on a desperate rescue mission – only to find herself embroiled in a quest for a magic more powerful than anything she could have imagined … 

From the author of The Girl of Ink & Stars, Kiran Millwood Hargrave, comes an epic new adventure trilogy about magic, nature, power and love. For readers aged 9 and above. 

About the book:

The start of an epic new fantasy trilogy from bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave.

‘Destined to be a classic’ Garth Nix
‘A stunning adventure’ Cressida Cowell
‘Fierce, lyrical … an earth-shattering fantasy’ Piers Torday

The earth is stirring . . .

Ysolda has lived her life in the shadow of the wolf queen’s tyrannical rule but, safe in her forest haven, she has never truly felt its threat.

Until one day when a mysterious earthquake shakes the land and her older sister Hari vanishes in its wake.

Accompanied by her loyal sea hawk, Nara, Ysolda embarks on a desperate rescue mission. But when she is forced to strike a bargain with the wolf queen herself, she soon finds herself embroiled in a quest for a magic more powerful – and more dangerous – than she could ever have imagined …

From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old.

About the Resources:

Inspire children to practise creative writing skills with one of the best storytellers writing today. The activities included are suitable for literacy or library sessions.
Themes inclued in the resources: World-building inspired by Nature | The Magic of Trees | Objects from the Natural World | Creating Nature-Conscious Characters

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