The Little Ranger Mark Pallett 9781849910682 Books
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Mark has tried his best to sculpt his advice for others into a work of fiction that anyone could enjoy, and that will hopefully serve as a source of comfort and inspiration to those with troubled minds. He wrote The Little Ranger as a fantasy fiction piece for older children, but primarily as a form of self-help guide for sufferers of OCD, something with which he has had family experience. The young protagonist, Jay Silver, is part of a long line of Rangers - famed warriors and protectors of the way of life in the forest in which they live. However, he has crippling self-doubt that dogs his every move and thought. Jay's quest to overcome this ailment, and unlock the extraordinary potential that dwells within him, is the focus of the novel. About the Author Mark Christopher Pallett was born in Kent, England, he completed a Bachelor's Degree in English at the University of Leicester. Family experience has provided Mark with a unique insight into the useful coping mechanisms for overcoming OCD and reducing it to the level of harmless background noise. Mark currently lives in Bath
The Little Ranger Mark Pallett 9781849910682 Books
The Little Ranger by Mark Christopher Pallett is an exciting read that quickly becomes a page turner. Action, places, events are vividly described. Set in a mythical world where Good is called Order and Evil is called Chaos, the balance between these forces has been upset. The main character, Jay Silver, who experiences bouts of self doubt and uncertainty, embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue the world from the agents of Chaos. The reader vicariously experiences the tensions, fears, and moments of relief as Jay and his friends face terrifying threats and harrowing situations. Anyone who has had moments of self doubt and uncertainty will relate to Jay as he learns that to fulfill his destiny requires facing these feelings head on to accomplish his goal. I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this book.Product details
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The Little Ranger Mark Pallett 9781849910682 Books Reviews
Although this is a short book, it is a rich, imaginative story. The sentences are dense with imagery that makes for a wonderful read. I enjoyed it even more my second time through.
The story itself is an engrossing and heart-warming tale of triumph. It can stand alone as a fantasy novel for older children or young adults, or it can be used to broach the topic of mental illness in a family. Basically, the main character is at a critical point in his life where he has to face a lot of personal uncertainties and gain confidence in his abilities (a coming of age novel), but the manner in which this is done makes reference to some psychological therapies used in treating mental illness (e.g. positive refocusing). Therefore, this book can be used by clinicians and families to introduce the concept of anxiety to children. This is important since it can be difficult to explain mental illness to a child, but it is necessary to do when a parent or sibling suffers from a psychological disorder - or if the child may suffer from a psychological disorder. And it won't come off as a blatant attempt at broaching a serious topic. Whether the desire to discuss mental illness is involved or not, this book would make a great gift for any child to read... and any adult too! It's a top-quality piece of fantasy literature.
** UPDATE**
I noticed that there is no book extract, while the back of the book actually has one. Kinda hard to know if you'll like it if you can't sample it first. So here's the book extract from the publishing company website
The evening before the festival of Winterlong had always held a special place in Jay's heart. Peering out from the frost-lined main window on the landing of his home afforded him an excellent view of the decorations in the village. Splendid, glittering purple dragons and platinum stars weaved in and out of the golden festoons that formed a majestic lattice over the main street of Thorn Haven. He had to admit that this was one of the better years in recent memory. Squinting against the bright evening sunset, Jay noted with delight a herd of reindeer in the front garden of Tarquin Dewdrop, the village Mage. He could tell immediately, from the way they moved, that the proud creatures had been created and animated solely with the use of magic.
`Trust old Dewdrop to pull an ace from the deck and trump the rest of us,' came a smoky voice from over his shoulder. For some reason Jay was not startled by this sudden intrusion, perhaps because the voice of his grandfather was so soothing and peaceful, or perhaps because he was too busy wondering how an older man had managed to sneak up on him without detection. `I should have heard you coming granddad,' Jay uttered somewhat gloomily, the disappointment clear in his voice. `Don't let it trouble you,' said his grandfather, ruffling Jay's tousled mop of blond hair. `Don't forget that I was once Thorn Haven's Head Ranger, before your father took on the position. Allow an old man to revel in the skills he has left to him.' `I didn't forget, I just... I suppose I still have a lot to learn.'
`Less than you think Jay... but then everyone always has something to learn, or life would lose its purpose. Let's forget about all this for now, eh. Winterlong is a time for jubilation, and I hear your mother has rustled up some of her notorious mulled blackberry wine.' The mention of mulled wine was enough to make Jay feel instantly better. However, as he followed his grandfather down the creaky wooden stairs to the kitchen, they passed the ornate bows and quivers that the previous men in the Silver family had used to protect Thorn Haven. These beautifully crafted weapons should have given Jay comfort and renewed his faith in the great legacy of his family, of which he would soon become a part. Yet, instead he felt the unnerving pangs of doubt that had seemed to plague him of late whenever he thought of his training as a Ranger. It wasn't that he was a poor student; on the contrary, his teachers had no end of praise for his potential. The problem was that he felt a great deal of pressure because of his potential and his family's reputation. `Whatever's the matter Jay?' asked his mother as he entered the kitchen, a look of deep concern crossing her kind, rosy complexion. `You look like you have all the weight of the world on your shoulders!'
`The boy worries far too much, Madeline' his grandmother, Myrtle, chimed in from her rocking chair in the corner of the room. `You shouldn't fret over things at your age Jay; the time for that is when you're old and wrinkled like me, then it becomes a privilege.' Jay smiled at this; his grandparents were good at making light of things he saw as being very serious. `Come, let's all share a toast,' said his mother as she handed round the freshly poured goblets of steaming blackberry wine. Jay cradled his goblet lovingly in his hands and allowed the intoxicating smell of spices and fruit to fill his head with Winterlong cheer. It was the only time of year that he was ever allowed to touch alcohol, which at the grand age of fourteen he considered rather unfair, but then rules were rules. `Where's Philip?' asked his grandmother before Jay had even had a chance to sip at the heavenly stuff. `Shouldn't he be here to share in the first toast of Winterlong?'
`It is a family tradition Madeline' his grandfather spoke up in defence of this suggestion, as he began to puff away at his pipe. Madeline Silver turned from stirring a thick meaty stew on the stove to look questioningly at her in-laws. The hope on their faces was enough to convince her that her husband should indeed be summoned home to join in the festivities. She strode outside with a broad smile on her face at the thought of seeing Philip earlier than usual and, taking the large Summoning Horn from its holster outside the back door, she blew on it as hard as she could in the direction of the Forest behind their cottage.
Jay walked outside to stand beside his mother, his breath freezing in dreamy puffs in front of him in the chill of Winterlong Eve. He gazed out beyond the warming glow of the village into the dark and treacherous Forest that surrounded Thorn Haven like a heavily knotted garland. It wasn't long before his father emerged from amongst the trees, striding swiftly towards them with a look of fierce pride etched onto his weary face.
Welcome to Thorn Haven. Enjoy the gustatory delights of the Winterlong Eve feast. Meet young Jay Silver and his Ranger family. Wake to the dreadful kidnapping of all but the young and the old in the village by the Fire Sprites. Take comfort in the youthful band of Jay, the enchanted Misty Dewdrop and Will Strongarm, as they prepare to enter the dark and treacherous Forest in search of the kidnapped. Go with Jay into the hallowed loft and find the weapons that are not what they seem. Meet the group's first challenge in the Forest the white leopards. The rambling Bard leads us to Lantern Hollow and the deceptive Mr. Woodhall. A jailbreak. The entrancing Diana joins our friends, the first word of the daemon Lord Vaal, the timely appearance of Quince the Tree Sprite with his starberries, all lead us to the Black Copse, the rogues and the awful Agatha. The scorched forest. An icy mountain climb challenged by an abominable Yeti. The Knights of the Plateau led by Lord Ironside come to the rescue. On to Eagle Claw and finally the Shadowlands, where the final battle will be fought with the Lord of Chaos. What's not to like about this exciting and well-written journey into fantasy land?
The Little Ranger by Mark Christopher Pallett is an exciting read that quickly becomes a page turner. Action, places, events are vividly described. Set in a mythical world where Good is called Order and Evil is called Chaos, the balance between these forces has been upset. The main character, Jay Silver, who experiences bouts of self doubt and uncertainty, embarks on a dangerous quest to rescue the world from the agents of Chaos. The reader vicariously experiences the tensions, fears, and moments of relief as Jay and his friends face terrifying threats and harrowing situations. Anyone who has had moments of self doubt and uncertainty will relate to Jay as he learns that to fulfill his destiny requires facing these feelings head on to accomplish his goal. I thoroughly enjoyed and highly recommend this book.
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