The Weather Weaver
The Weather Weaver by Tamsin Mori is a juvenile fiction novel published by UCLan Publishing in 2021. This 320-page book invites readers into the world of 11-year-old Stella, who returns to Shetland for a summer with her Grandpa. As she navigates the changes in her surroundings and her Grandpa’s grief, Stella encounters Tamar, an old woman with the ability to manipulate weather, and Nimbus, a spirited storm cloud. Together, they embark on a journey of discovery that intertwines magic with the challenges of growing up.
In this tale, Stella learns the art of weather weaving, a skill that brings both wonder and responsibility. As she grapples with her emotions and the impact of her newfound abilities, themes of independence and the meaning of home emerge. The narrative explores the complexities of relationships and the challenges of adulthood through the lens of island myths and hidden magic. The Weather Weaver presents a unique blend of fantasy and coming-of-age elements, making it a captivating read for those interested in stories that delve into personal growth and the bonds of family.
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What if you could befriend a cloud? What weather would you choose? What if the weather matched itself to your mood, whether you wanted it to, or not?11-year-old Stella has returned home to Shetland to spend the summer with her Grandpa, but it’s nothing like she remembers. Grandpa is lost in his grief for Gran, the island is bleak and Stella feels trapped, until she encounters an old woman, Tamar, who can spin rainbows and call hurricanes.With the help of Nimbus, a feisty young storm cloud, Stella begins to learn the craft of weather weaving. But when her cloud brain-fogs Grandpa and The Haken (a sea witch) starts to close in, she realises that magic comes with big responsibilities. It will take all her heart and courage to face the coming storm…THE WEATHER WEAVER is essentially a Moana tale for Shetland; a coming of age story, intertwined with island myths and hidden magic. At its heart, the novel tackles the following themes: independence, the meaning of home, and the fallibility of grown-ups.
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