Jack Brenin's life changes the moment he finds an enchanted object on the ground. Unwittingly, he finds himself on an extraordinary adventure through a world he thought existed only in dreams. This is just the beginning of the 2010 Brit Writers Award-winning The Golden Acorn, the first volume in Catherine Cooper's acclaimed magic series. Nora, a druid, and Elan, a nymph, are young Jack's new neighbors. After becoming friends, they tell him all about the prophecy of the Chosen One, which says that the boy who can see the golden acorn will be able to save the hamadryad, the tree of life, which is in danger. In fact, the world's forests are dying. But if he is neither brave nor strong, how could he be the Chosen One mentioned in an ancient prophecy? Catherine has created a story for all ages that will transport even the oldest and most experienced to a time long forgotten. The plot is well-crafted, and readers will quickly lose track of time and space. Some of the ingredients that make the work so special are the sense of magic and the narrative's intrinsic charm. Winner of the 2010 British Writers Awards after competing against over twenty thousand entries, The Golden Acorn is the ideal book for those seeking a plot steeped in fantasy, spirit, and mythology. "The search for a successor to J.K. Rowling has intensified, and Catherine Cooper is a sure candidate." (The Observer) "The Golden Acorn will have great appeal among those who have read the books of J.K. Rowling and J.R.R. Tolkien." (Fantasy Book Review)
