Publisher: The Book Guild
Publication date: September 2021
Availability: Paperback, eBook; International distribution
ISBN: 9781913913410
Price: £8.99
Summary:
Trust, belief and a little magic… then maybe they could both fly free. Since Trevor’s mum died his dad can barely look at him without yelling. Home is awful, school is worse. People just let you down, and Trevor only talks to Mrs. Bingo-Wings, his mum’s cat. But then he meets Midge, a peregrine falcon in danger, and finds out he has a gift that could change his life forever. Trevor is thrown into the heart of a magical adventure that could promise freedom – for Midge and for himself – but can he overcome his doubts and fears, and take on the destiny he’s only just discovered?
MY REVIEW
I didn’t know until I read Spellboda that I found out the author Jc Clarke lives near me in Ashford Kent.
My big shout out today is don’t miss Spellboda it is absolutely beautifully written, lovely and poetic, it did bring tears to my eyes, at times. 🥲
J C Clarke is a skilful writer who has mixed animals that talk, and a boy named Trevor who doesn’t talk and lives with raw fear, of his father. Poor Trevors is still upset that his mother has died, and will not talk to anyone.
But there is a surprise as Trevor has no idea he’s gifted.
Trevors favourite cat named Mrs Bingo is the only one he will talk to. His cat is happy and purrs on the shabby chair by the window. And the most treasured thing in the world Trevor has, is a book on birds of prey, as he is most interested in falcons.
As Trevor never spoke to anyone at school he would use his note pad and write answers to questions.
My heart went out to Trevor living with a father who was a nasty piece of work. His dad would shout at Trevor and throw thing at him. When the TV stopped, Trevor could hear his dad stomping and slamming doors.
Trevor had enough and decided he should run away. His wrote a note to his dad, I believe this was Trevor’s way of expressing how he is feeling about how his father treats him. The letter is so sad to read, what he wrote to his father, but true. But after writing the note he crumpled it up. How I wish Trevor would have left the note for his dad, to read, that may have changed the way he treated his son, Trevor.
The heartbreaking note Trevor was going to write to his dad.
Mr Sykes, well, I can’t call you Dad, can I ? You aren’t one. You’ll be happy I’ve gone. In case it needs saying, don’t bother looking for me. I won’t be back. You’re the loser, not me, shouting and being a pig. Why should I talk? You’re the reason I stopped. Ever since Mum went you never helped me. Why do you hate me? Everything’s your fault. Anyway I hate you. Why are you so horrible? Why couldn’t you just be my dad, like you used to be? It’s not my fault she went. You don’t love me. If Mum was here she’d
Spellboda is one those books that you shouldn’t miss out reading, it’s full of so much things that happen, that I can’t explain in fear of doing a spoiler.
I would like to thank literally PR for sending me a printed paperback and for inviting me to take part in the blog tour.
About the Author
Previously a falconer, consultant and writer-presenter of CIT’V’s Wild World, ]C Clarke is now loving the writer’s life and is also a script consultant and copywriter.
She’s been involved in falconry and conservation industries for over twenty years and is passionate about protecting wildlife. Having worked with children and young adults as a youth worker, JC Clarke hopes that her writing will help young people believe they are worth something and should aim for their dreams.
An alumna of the Curtis Brown Creative Writing for Children Course, Jo was shortlisted for Best Opening Chapter for Spellboda at the 2019 Jericho Writers Festival of Writing. She lives in Ashford, Kent with her family – and a large number of animals!
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