The Seer's Curse  (English, Paperback, Faulks J.J.)

The Seer's Curse is the debut Pre-Teen novel from a promising young author. Evocative, captivating and endearing with multi-generational relevance. Although set in a fantasy world, it is relevant for today as it deals with friendship, acceptance and self-discovery. Orleigh is cursed. Or so the other villagers believe. With each harvest worse than the last, something must be done. And so they consult the Seer. A deal is struck: the village will thrive once more, but in return, Orleigh must be sacrificed to the Earth God, Teymos. Years later, when Orleigh's closest friend, Piprin, learns that Orleigh might still be alive, he resolves to rescue her and to return her to the Land of Mortals. Guided by the Seer and the myths of his childhood, Piprin sets out on a quest to the Land of Gods, where mortals like him are forbidden. But will Piprin survive his quest? And why is the Seer so interested in Orleigh's fate? A tale of friendship, acceptance and self-discovery, filled with a new mythology, The Seer's Curse is a moving debut to be enjoyed by all fantasy fans.