Daystar

Anne Hamilton's Daystar was a delight to read. I enjoyed reading her Merlin's Wood so was thrilled to see that she'd published another fantasy book. Fern greatest wish is to be invisible, ever since her mother disappeared and she feels unwanted by her step-Dad and stepsister. Tricked into running a......more

Fern is having trouble at home. If she stays invisible no one will notice that she doesn’t belong. Ansey wants to be a knight but his father, the king, forbids him to have training. When Fern is whisked away to Ansey’s world, strange things begin to happen. Frost giants and dwarf kings, talking anim......more

The heroes / heroines of this story are seven youngsters or 'Days'. Whether they are human, animal or mythic creatures, each of these are complex, unique characters. They have personal challenges to overcome while participating in a quest they didn’t particularly choose to participate in. Fern's desi......more

(Review from my daughter Merridy, 11 years) I liked the book, Daystar. It was very interesting. The starting letter of each chapter with the picture is pretty clever. I like how it fits into the story. I wanted to keep reading, even after it ended. I hope there’s a sequel because I want to know if Fe......more

Daystar: The Days are Numbered is a children's fantasy novel I recently read. The story follows young prince Ansey as he and his new friends go on an adventure that could change their lives and if they're successful, save the ancient principality of Auberon-Zamberg. The world Anne Hamilton created fo......more