Sky Dancers

Hilly’s mother was warned to never set foot beyond the River Tamar. However, the warning was the only thing left to baby Bea by her mother when she abandoned her. Now, Hilly and her siblings are in Cornwall where their mother’s research has led them. Immediately, both Hilly and Bea feel the electricity in the air, but it’s Hilly who is supercharged. In fact, she buzzes with the elements, with the visions she sees, the voices in her head. What is going on? They lead her to step beyond her sleepwalking into sleep flying, a most dizzying and worrying experience. However, Hilly’s delight is not shared by spirits Ari and Caleb. They are trapped by the magic created by mage Heathcote generations before. They recognise Hilly’s powers and warn her to stay away, and not pursue her need to step beyond the veil to find the lighthouse. Somehow, Hilly cannot hold back her impulses. She connects with all the elements and realises her powers to command them. However these impulses are dangerous for everyone about her. Local boy, Lorcan, with whom Hilly has been partnered on a school project, is disinclined to believe any of Hilly’s stories. His is a world of science and fact. He records real phenomenon. Yet what if Lorcan has something within him that withstands Hilly’s strengths? Something that could salvage a most desperate situation? Bookwagon is awed and inspired by a most magnificent novel from Chris Vick. Sky Dancers is a bold, moving and beautiful story.