The Bronze Mirror

Spirals of Time - The new historical fiction series for Middle Grade readers:

BOOK 1 The Bronze Mirror

Tara and David, time traveller twins, have been sent on a quest - to save Planet Earth. Living in the Wye Valley in the 21st century they visit a dig. Here they discover a mysterious bronze mirror which transports them, their reluctant cousin Simone and their puppy Bethan to the wild Welsh Marches of the fourteenth century,

Waiting for them at some ancient standing stones is Carys who takes them to meet her younger brother, Hugh, and their family. All are desperate for help. Their father’s will has been stolen and hidden in Monmouth Castle. Unless it is found they will lose their home and land within days, The situation seems hopeless. As they face powerful enemies, plots and dark secrets come to light. A code in a spiral of tiles must be cracked. What will it reveal? Something precious. Could it be treasure?

Rooted firmly in the history of the Borderlands, The Bronze Mirror is a gripping adventure which marks the start of an intriguing new series, Spirals of Time.

The cover design is by Angela Davis who paints the most beautiful trees, plants and animals. She made these clay tiles of animals that appear in the story too. Thank you so much, Angela!

Reviews:

Treasure, a quest and time travel - this story is sure to engage 9-12 year olds from the start. Twins, Tara and David and their cousin Simone, are whizzed back to the fourteenth century in a fast paced adventure set in the dramatic Monmouthshire countryside .

I particularly enjoyed the description of feasting and river travel by coracle,, and the way in which the topic of habit loss is seamlessly introduced. The sights, sounds - and smells of the fourteenth century are colourfully imagined , complete with knights, a banquet, and an urgent puzzle to be solved. I was hooked. Janine Amos, children's author

I love it! Jess , aged 10, Ross on Wye

Simone is my favourite character. She's cool. Lily, aged 9 Monmouth.

This story is awesome! Camilla, 12, Worcestershire

A thrilling adventure story for parents to read to their children - grandparents too! Helen, Herefordshire

I liked how it was set in history and Monmouth.  While I was reading it I felt intrigued, excited, tense and hopeful.  I loved the bits with the archaeological dig and Harold's Stones  because it is actually real events in Monmouth. 

From Rose, 5 stars!

5 stars! 

I love it especially how it was based in Monmouth and tbe characters always bring the story together.  I can't wait for the 2nd and the 3rd ones to be out!  I hope lots of people find joy I  your writing. 

Erin , 10

I love this book so much! It's magical,  it has time travel and actual history! It has lots of colours too! This story is based in Monmouth and has lots of secrets and most importantly the Bronze Mirror itself! So if you like colours,  history and time travel , this might be your favourite book!

Ava  9.