The Golden Feather

Summary

The brand-new uplifting and unputdownable novel from an internationally bestselling author.Saul Bonnytop – penniless, uneducated and very, very old – has a secret to enter the mighty Emperor’s storytelling competition. But the contest, to find the most marvellous tale in all the land, is out of reach for someone like Saul – until the arrival of a mysterious golden feather. Despite the impossible odds, Saul and his family embark upon the ultimate road trip, making an unlikely assortment of friends and a dangerous enemy. If Saul fails, the Bonnytops will return to poverty. If he succeeds, they’ll be in greater danger than ever. Saul’s journey is full of splendid tales told in grand halls – but his own quest might be the most remarkable story of all.Praise for The Golden Feather:”The Golden Feather completely transports you to a fantastical land. Beautifully crafted, full of depth and originality. You cannot put it down.” Melanie Walters (Gavin and Stacey)”A shimmering tale about friendship, love and sacrifice, The Golden Feather will transport you to a realm of fable and magic and ultimately remind you of the redeeming power of stories. A delight!” Mike Gayle”Oh how I loved this funny, warm-hearted, beautiful book! Full of glittering characters and imbued with all the magic of a fairytale, The Golden Feather had me absolutely enthralled. It’s about determination and a journey and a dream that comes true. It celebrates stories and friendships. And it’s truly gorgeous.” Hazel Prior”This gloriously imaginative tale about the joys and power of storytelling will capture all hearts and remind us why books are so important.” Rachel Hore.”The plot is multi-layered and fiendishly addictive, the characters are colourful, and the writing is unfailingly beautiful. Tracy Rees is the consummate storyteller.” Gill Paul.”Utterly enchanting… a welcome reminder that adults need a little magic and wonderment too. Thank you, Tracy Rees, for sharing your beautiful imagination with us.” Hazel Gaynor”I absolutely loved The Golden Feather and couldn’t wait to get back to it, savouring every page as I knew I would be sad to finish. Exquisitely written, remarkably original and highly imaginative, The Golden Feather is the perfect escapist read. A celebration of story, told with humour and suspense. An absolute gem of a novel from a very gifted storyteller.” Louise Fein”A wondrous, spellbinding ode to the power of storytelling, I absolutely loved The Golden Feather! It has everything you could wish for in a great story, from mesmerising prose to brilliant adventure and a cast of characters I didn’t want to say goodbye to. Tracy’s ability to transport the reader to the gorgeous, fairy-tale like world of the novel had me riveted. I couldn’t put it down!” Linda Wilgus”Such an absolute delight that I couldn’t put it down. I was completely transported to this vividly imagined world, shot through with magic – utterly beguiling and satisfying.