Martin Vine

First book I have read by Australian author, Martin Vine.
It is set on Dellreigh, a distant world created and loved by Aethelron, the lonely "God of Small Things", who is the youngest of seven gods and had always been sidelined by his older siblings.
Hopskotch is a young boy Slyt, the race that inhabit Dellreigh. He and his friend, Dobbin, are keen to take part in the annual cicada hunt (a hunt where cicadas are not harmed!). However their lovely world is now under threat after an attack by one of Aethelron's elder siblings and it seems young Hopskotch may have a role in protecting Dellreigh.
I really liked this. The story is very original and the characters are easy to relate to e.g. the boyish excitement of Hopskotch and Dobbin and the fact they are not the cool kids. The message of love and care for the natural world is great too. I did think the ending of this first part was a little abrupt but I'm very keen to continue reading the next in the series! :).… (plus d'informations)