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The Medallion of Auratus (Ocean Quest) Paperback – April 2, 2014

by Carolyn Enting (Author)
4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 16 ratings
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Life has just gone from bad to worse for Sam Donnelly. School has broken up for the summer holidays, which is a good thing, but his mum is sick with a mystery illness and he’s been sent to The Bay to stay with his bullying twin cousins indefinitely. What Sam doesn't know is that his life is about to change, forever. His discovery of a gold medallion at the beach sees him plunged into an adventure, and into another realm that he had only imagined existed in legends. His loyal friend Jackson unwittingly comes along for the ride, and grudgingly accepts his fate when the boys realise that there's no turning back even if they wanted to. Their destination is Auratus, the golden city, and Sam's task is to return the medallion to the Solarium in the Golden Tower. If they fail, the world will fall into darkness and to be ruled by Sceleratus, the evil Sea Lord, who will stop at nothing to get the Sun Medallion. Can Sam save Auratus and his mum? And will he and Jackson ever find their way home? What the reviewers say: “Any story worth its weight in gold should hold the reader prisoner in its world and out of yours.
 This story is crafted in such a way to do that,” Colin Mathura-Jeffree “Adventure, mystery and a plethora of colourful undersea creatures await as you turn each page and explore a wondrous ocean world with best mates Sam and Jackson,” Kendall Hewetson “The Medallion of Auratus is a fantastic story. With very contemporary characters, Enting takes us on a riveting journey that's a mixture of Jules Verne and a Greek hero myth. It's an intelligent read loaded with classical references that come to life for young readers. It's also full of humor, danger, mystery and action...Enting leaves you hanging on the edge at the end of each chapter. If your kids are anything like mine, they'll be pleading to keep reading and stay up late to hear what happens next in this confusing world of maritime mystery,” Patrick Rose “The book’s heroes are children in a faraway and strange land but one that is grounded in just enough reality to make it utterly engaging and believable,” Kate Jorgensen “Beautifully written and gloriously descriptive. The story-telling is spellbinding; it reminded me of being a child again and reading C.S. Lewis,” Meg Matthews. "The Medallion of Auratus takes the reader to a richly imagined, highly creative watery world filled with twists and turns that move the action along at a page-turning pace." Nikki Birrell
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    314 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publication date
    April 2, 2014
  4. Dimensions
    5 x 0.71 x 8 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    0473229366
  6. ISBN-13
    978-0473229368
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Carolyn Enting was born in Lower Hutt, New Zealand and grew up in a rural bush setting on Blue Mountains Road overlooking the Tararua mountain ranges. The family home, built in the early 1970s by her parents, had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the high stud lounge that spanned two levels. The lounge also housed a tree trunk at its centre upon which a mezzanine platform with more bookshelves perched - like a floating tree house library. Many solitary hours in her childhood were spent reading fantasy and detective novels as well as writing stories dreamed up in her imagination, and exploring the bush and surrounding farm country. She currently lives in Auckland where she is associate editor of MiNDFOOD magazine. Prior to moving to MiNDFOOD in 2012, she worked for The Dominion Post in Wellington for 11 years as a feature writer and fashion editor. Titles she worked for as a journalist prior to that include the Upper Hutt Leader and Army News. In 2013 she received the Star Beauty Outstanding Contribution to Beauty Journalism - New Zealand award at the beautydirectory Star Awards. The Medallion of Auratus is her debut novel.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Carolyn Enting (April 2, 2014)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 314 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0473229366
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0473229368
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.71 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.9 4.9 out of 5 stars 16 ratings

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Carolyn Enting lives in Auckland, New Zealand and is associate editor of MiNDFOOD magazine. Prior to moving to MiNDFOOD in 2012, she worked for The Dominion Post for 11 years as a feature writer and fashion editor.

Enting was born in 1970 and grew up in a rural bush setting on Blue Mountains Road, Upper Hutt overlooking the Tararua mountain ranges. The family home had floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the high stud lounge that spanned two levels. The lounge also housed a tree trunk at its centre upon which a mezzanine platform with more bookshelves perched – like a floating tree house library. Many solitary hours in her childhood were spent reading fantasy and detective novels as well as writing stories dreamed up in her imagination.

You can learn more at www.oceanquest.co.nz

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4.9 out of 5 stars
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patrick rose
5.0 out of 5 stars Riveting Mythological Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2014
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The Medallion of Auratus is a fantastic story. With very contemporary characters, Enting takes us on a riveting journey that's a mixture of Jules Verne and a Greek hero myth. It's an intelligent read loaded with classical references that come to life for young readers. It's also full of humor, danger, mystery and action. Enting tells a compelling story with very believable characters on a quest to save the world and get vital help for a sick mom. As she takes you deeper into the world of sea slugs, talking octopuses and human/fish hybrids Enting leaves you hanging on the edge at the end of each chapter. If your kids are anything like mine, they'll be pleading to keep reading and stay up late to hear what happens next in this confusing world of maritime mystery. Definitely on our favourite list by the Enid Blyton and the Roald Dahl. Watch this space for more adventures from Enting and her characters in the years ahead.

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Kristin Weschler
5.0 out of 5 stars Captured at page 1
Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2015
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The book is extremely well written. The author demonstrates a great imagination and transports the reader into another world. It reminds me of the Harry Potter series - just as riveting and intense but less terrifying. This is certainly a book I will want to share with my grandchildren. Anxiously waiting for the next book in the series.....
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5.0 out of 5 stars 9 year old reviewer
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2014
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My name is Lily, I'm 9 and I loved this book! It was very exciting and surprising! I kept wanting to read the next chapter and the next..it kept me up late. I liked the main characters but my favourites were the weird creatures from under the sea. I wish this was a movie! I can imagine it already!
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Kate Jorgensen
4.0 out of 5 stars An Aquatic Adventure
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
The Medallion of Auratus has that wonderful sense of adventure that I so loved in the classic fantasy adventure stories I read growing up. The books heroes are children in a faraway and strange land but one that is grounded in just enough reality to make it utterly engaging and believable. Our heroes Sam and Jackson are incredibly likeable boys that any adult or child can relate to. Although this book is suited to an older audience I read some of it to my 5 and a half year old and she loved hearing about the different creatures and the world they lived in. She was particularly interested in what they are, seaweed burgers! Yuck! This is a book that adults and children can enjoy, together or alone. I look forward to the next adventure.
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V Matthews
5.0 out of 5 stars Gloriously fantastical
Reviewed in the United States on February 23, 2014
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A fantastic adventure for young boys Sam & Jackson...meeting such magical creatures and characters along the way - the author captivates you in a fun journey of imagination & discovery. Beautifully written & gloriously descriptive.
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Casey Taylor
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic book for young & old
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2014
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Loving The Medallion of Auratus! Beautifully written, characters are brought to life on the page - we love the kiwi references too.
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CMJ
5.0 out of 5 stars Captivating fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on February 22, 2014
Any story worth its weight in gold should hold the reader prisoner in its world and out of yours.
This story is crafted in such a way to do that. I felt invested in the characters. BUT also it brought me
back to being young and wanting to be enveloped in such an adventure....entwined in fantasy and magic.
Thank you for this tale and Im looking forward to falling into the pages again of the world created in the minds eye of Carolyne
Enting. Ill also read them all before they become movies!
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5.0 out of 5 stars On behalf of a young reader ...
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2014
"The writer has created an amazing world filled with imaginative creatures and people. I really enjoyed the book and can’t wait to read the next one!" James (11)
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JA HAY
5.0 out of 5 stars who is an avid reader and he absolutely loved it. He said it was 9/10 and better ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 17, 2015
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I bought this for my 10 year old nephew, who is an avid reader and he absolutely loved it. He said it was 9/10 and better than Harry Potter - which he adores and has read dozens of times. When I asked him to elaborate on this glowing review he said he really loved it because there so much action in it that made it really gripping and he really liked the main characters. Have now bought it for other kids as a present based on his recommendation.
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Elizabeth
5.0 out of 5 stars poppygirl
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 14, 2014
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Delightful book..thoroughly enjoyable...I am a granny but I tried this book on recommendation from my niece and I really enjoyed this read keep going Carolyn I'm looking forward to your next book
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Alison Spencer
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 16, 2014
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A compelling and well crafted tale which draws the reader in from the start and keeps you enthralled until the final page.
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Cat
4.0 out of 5 stars A fab fantasy adventure!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 13, 2014
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A great read which drew me in and kept me interested to the end, including a few surprises along the way. The scenery and atmosphere were well described, enabling you to visualise and feel what was going on with the characters and their surroundings. I enjoyed the blend of facts woven through the story, which are helpfully explained at the back of the book. A wonderful read for both kids and adults.
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