Beastlands

Legend of the Crystal Caves

Jess French

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English

Piccadilly Press
01 July 2025

Adventure stories (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Animal stories (Children's&YA); Kids

Series: Beastlands

THE WINDS OF PROPHECY ARE WHISPERING. A NEW BEAST IS RISING . . .

Alethea, Kayla and Rustus are the only ones standing in the way of the evil Professor Penn, who is raising an army of beasts. Desperate to protect their home, they split up to find a way to defeat the professor. Kayla tries to uncover Penn's plans in the ruthless Southlands, as Rustus hunts for prophecies within the hidden Crystal Caves. Meanwhile, Alethea must journey to a new realm to unite the people against the danger ahead.

But the island is changing: plants and beasts are dying, volcanoes are erupting and waterways are drying up. Could it all be linked? Alethea, Kayla and Rustus will have to trust the people and beasts they meet to help them on their way. And listen to the whispers on the wind that warn of an ancient legend ready to rise . . .

By: Jess French
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 238g
ISBN: 9781800784086
ISBN 10: 1800784082
Series: Beastlands
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 July 2025
Recommended Age: From 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jess French has made a career of working with animals. She is a qualified veterinary surgeon with a first-class degree in zoology, a naturalist and entomologist. She is the author of over twenty books for children and the presenter of hit wildlife show Minibeast Adventures with Jess. She is also a regular contributor to radio and film. Jess spent much of her childhood adventuring outdoors, which inspired her love of nature and animals. She has worked all over the globe, including at a gibbon rescue centre in Thailand, a monkey sanctuary in Bolivia, a home for orphaned kangaroos in Australia and a dog shelter in India. She currently lives in Norfolk with her family.

Reviews for Beastlands: Legend of the Crystal Caves

With lots of twists and turns along the way, this is a truly magical storytelling journey and one that will have youngsters counting down to the final, fantastic Beastlands adventure! * Lancashire Evening Post * It's a fast-paced page-turner with plenty of surprises. 9+ year olds will love it. -- Tom Tolkien * School Reading List * Filled with fabulous, fantastical creatures and landscapes, this is a wonderful read and one in which young readers will very quickly lose themselves. * Mrs Sydney's Famous World's Smallest Library * French's vivid storytelling and imaginative world-building make this a must-read for fans of magical adventures. * City Kids Magazine *