Breathe

6 Spoken Word CDs

Author: Penni Russon and Melissa Eccleston Series: Undine trilogy

After the magic... what happens then?

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Summary

After the magic... what happens then?

Description

Trout walks the streets at night, obsessing over Undine and the events in the Bay, haunted by the image of his own death. In his search for answers he is drawn back to the chaosphere and to Max, who may hold the key to Undine's magic. But can he trust the mysterious Max? Undine promised her mother that she won't use her magic in her final year of school, but her father, Prospero, thinks her promise is dangerous. Against the idyllic background of Corfu, home of her father's ancestors, conflict rages inside her and Undine must answer the most important question of all: is she the magic, or is she the girl?

Awards

Short-listed for Aurealis Award 2005

Critic Reviews

"Will capture teens' imaginations ... A fast-paced plot and a surprise ending will leave readers eager for the conclusion of this trilogy." -- School Library Journal
"Melissa Eccleston narrates gingerly – as if she and the characters of this book walk an indistinct line between reality and magic, order and chaos. In contrast, her character portrayals are solid. The heroine, Undine, who works to control her magical powers, visits her father, Prospero, in Corfu. Both have strong voices that represent their strong wills. Trout, Undine's best friend, has a questioning tone, which is perfect as he's uncertain about almost everything – from his burgeoning feelings of sexuality to his observations of the universe. The beautiful Max has a dual personality as she flirts with Trout and, more dangerously, courts Magic. A listener favorite might be Eccleston's cameo of Undine's eccentric, squeaky-voiced 3-year-old brother." -- AudioFile Magazine

About the Author

Penni Russon is a freelance editor with a special interest in books for children and teenagers. She studied Children's Literature at Monash University and then Professional Writing and Editing at RMIT. Penni began her writing life as a poet, and has now published numerous titles for children and teens. She has taught Creative Writing at Melbourne University, conducts workshops at schools and is a popular public speaker for young people and adults. She lives in Melbourne. Melissa Eccleston has appeared in various theatre productions in Australia and Ireland. Television appearances include SeaChange, Blue Heelers and The Bill. Her film credits include Dead Letter Office and several short films in Melbourne and Dublin and voiceovers for television and radio. Melissa is a writer, singer and Celtic storyteller.