Walking Mountain

Joan Lennon, £6.99, BC Books Walking Mountain is a fantastical adventure spun from the boundless imagination of Joan Lennon, who lives in Newport-on-Tay.

Set far in the future, the story immerses the reader in a surreal world where mysterious beasts roam and not everyone is as they appear. The fastpaced and suspenseful narrative is lifted by touching moments of friendship and blossoming romance.

It’s no secret that the mountain walks, and for as long as anyone can remember it has been moving northwards.

Life is idyllic for the communities that have formed on its slopes, until Pema, a young farmer’s boy, realises that the mountain has begun to move backwards, threatening to destroy the peaceful villages at its base. And it’s picking up speed.

Forced to take matters into his own hands, Pema ventures deep into the heart of the mountain and, together with Singay, his fiery female companion, he discovers an extraordinary secret.

With the fate of the communities at stake, the intrepid duo must embark on a journey through claustrophobic jungle, bewildering towns and treacherous overland to resolve a disastrous situation before it’s too late.

Lennon is a seasoned children’s fantasy novelist and this book is aimed at readers aged 12 and up. It teaches valuable lessons about courage, trust and the power of friendship.