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karen andrea

karen andrea

About

Karen Andrea is a writer specialising in the children and Young Adult market and living in London, UK. The Enchanted Library is her debut novel for 8 to 12's (and adults too!) It's an uplifting story about the adventures of Max Milford, when he is fostered by his grandpa and discovers a library of living books in a long-deserted room. It aims to promote literacy and self-belief.
When not reading or writing, Andrea is getting hyper on good coffee, people-watching in cafes, running children's workshops, practising yoga, cycling or hanging out with friends.

Divided against Yourselves (Spell Weaver)

Divided against Yourselves (Spell Weaver)

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<h2>Taliesin Weaver thought that he had saved himself and his friends when he defeated the witch Ceridwen. He was wrong.</h2><h3><i>He always thought of evil as embodied in external threats that he could overcome in combat. Soon he will discover that the worst evil has been inside of him all along....</i></h3><p>Tal’s girlfriend is in a coma for which he holds himself responsible. A close friend, suffering from a past-life memory trauma similar to Tal's, is getting worse, not better. Morgan Le Fay is still lurking around and has an agenda Tal can’t figure out. Supernatural interruptions in his life are becoming more frequent, not less so, despite his expectations. In fact, Tal learns that something about his unique nature amplifies otherworldly forces in ways he never imagined were possible, ways that place at risk everyone close to him.</p><p>Tal and his allies must face everything from dead armies to dragons. As soon as they overcome one menace, another one is waiting for them. More people are depending on Tal than ever; he carries burdens few adults could face, let alone a sixteen-year-old like himself. Yet somehow Tal at first manages to handle everything the universe throws at him.</p><p>What Tal can’t handle is the discovery that a best friend, almost a brother, betrayed him, damaging Tal’s life beyond repair. For the first time, Tal feels a darkness within him, a darkness which he can only barely control...assuming he wants to. He’s no longer sure. Maybe there is something to be said for revenge, and even more to be said for taking what he wants. After all, he has the power...</p><p> </p><h2><u>Can Tal stop himself before he destroys everyone he has sworn he will protect? Scroll up to buy a copy and find out!</u></h2>

Story Behind The Book

Like many authors’ books, mine was inspired by a dream. I lived in Spain a few years ago and during siesta I'd visit a local bookshop to remind myself of my dream of becoming a published author one day. The bookshop was promoting Cervantes (of Don Quixote fame) and Carlos Ruiz Zafon (Shadow of the Wind) as the two best selling Spanish authors of all time. When I began thinking over the key to Zafon’s success, I imagined the elderly author’s spirit instructing the young author from beyond the grave. That night I dreamed vividly of a young boy discovering the magic of an abandoned library and reawakening its spell. I grabbed my notebook, feeling the tingly tug of inspiration. The Enchanted Library was born...

Media Links

LibraryThing

🔗 http://www.librarything.com/work/8471254

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Mumsnet UK

🔗 http://www.mumsnet.com/Reviews/ChildrensBooks/1764-the-enchanted-library-karen-andrea/age_range=17

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Flipkart- India

🔗 http://www.flipkart.com/enchanted-library-karen-andrea/1849231826-b0x3ful5rf

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Literary Consultancy

🔗 http://www.literaryconsultancy.co.uk/success.php

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UK writing events calendar

🔗 http://www.writewords.org.uk/calendar/

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Twitter by Faithless percussionist

🔗 http://twitter.com/sudhaha

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Trade press review

🔗 http://www.lawgazette.co.uk/obiter/reviews-books-cast-a-magic-spell

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Children's book illustrator's blog

🔗 http://createdbythestar.blogspot.com/2008/12/black-and-white-work.html

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Twitter by writer/ booklover

🔗 http://twitter.com/NQuentinWoolf

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Newstin

🔗 http://www.newstin.cz/show-document.a?edition=us&document_id=118415924

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DIPNET recommended read

🔗 http://www.dipnet.org.uk/recommended-reads/list/category/childrens-fiction/

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Oh Baby! shop, London

🔗 http://www.ohbabylondon.com/blog/index.php?/archives/164-Enchanted-Library-event-at-eastside-books.html

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Alternative Health - top 10 books

🔗 http://www.alternativehealth.co.uk/alternativhea-21/listmania/R2XUQJ2HQ7ZOS7/203-3192299-7951909

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writing article

🔗 http://www.writersnews.co.uk/newssept09/andrea.asp

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amazon top 500 review

🔗 http://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Library-Karen-Andrea/dp/1849231826?tag=freado0c-20

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press review

🔗 http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/content/redbridge/recorder/whatson/story.aspx?brand=REConline&category=whatsonBooks&tBrand=northlondon24&tCategory=whatsonnewham&itemid=WeED26%20Aug%202009%2017%3A35%3A06%3A993

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Book tour - Borders, Islington 3rd October 2009 at 12noon

🔗 http://islington.borders.co.uk/events/islington/70/

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Reviews

'An instant classic' - TCM reviews, September 2009<br /><br />'The Enchanted Library is a delightful read and a wonderful example of the healing power of books and the imagination. With its beautiful illustrations and original storyline, it is a must-have addition to any children’s library. It is aimed at 8 to 12 year olds, but parents will love it too.' - <strong>DIPNET (Diversity in Publishing)</strong> <br /><br />'A great yarn! It sends wonderful messages to kids to believe in their own abilities. I can't wait for it to enchant our library shelves.' -<strong> Anna Sutton, junior school teacher, London.<br /></strong><br />Brilliant, when's the next one coming!<br />Bought this as a gift for my niece and this was her exact response after reading it.  &quot;i thought the book was really gr8 and i think it shud b made in2 a film and if it woz i wud definatly buy it cant w8 4 nxt 1&quot; <br />I'll now be looking out for more books by this author! - <strong>Jo, Amazon reviewer UK<br /></strong><br />'Original, intriguing, streetwise.' - <strong>Martyn Bearsdley, Sir Gadabout Books.<br /></strong><br />'This is a wonderful book about magic and the wonders of the imagination. I loved it!<br />Max Milford is a lonely orphan, longing for a family to love him, and friends to like him. He gets a suprise call to go and live with his grandad in a rambling old house. The school bully quickly latches onto Max, because he has a phobia of reading and writing. Max finds surprising solace when he discovers a library of talking books in an abandoned room. The book characters are warm and brilliant and funny, and befriend Max, leading him to solve an intruiging mystery, and to believe in himself again.<br />Its aimed at 8-12's, but I think parents will love it too.' - <strong>Mumsnetter review<br /></strong><br />'A charming and exciting book,' - <strong>Law Gazette<br /></strong>