Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches, Michel Guyon
Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches, Michel Guyon
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Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches

Author: Michel Guyon

Narrator: Steve Hendrickson

Unabridged: 9 hr 1 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 10/19/2021

Synopsis

History, magic, and adventure collide in this riveting middle-grade fantasy novel about an unusual boy who unlocks an ancient relic—and with it, a forgotten world. Befriended by a band of young witches, Archibald Finch must quickly adapt to survive in Lemurea, where a battle born in the Middle Ages is still unfolding . . . 

Archibald is a risk-averse boy with quirks that earn him plenty of eye-rolls, especially from his older sister, Hailee. Things get worse when his parents move the family from London to his grandmother’s creepy manor in the English countryside. Now he has to deal with hairless dolls in the library, weird stone creatures on the roof, and a spooky forest at the edge of the backyard. But these turn out to be the least of Archibald's problems . . . 

One day, as he's exploring the cavernous house, he finds a curious globe that whisks him away to a secret world, hidden for 500 years. Archibald finds himself on a thrilling adventure full of medieval magic, mysterious symbols, and the strangest beasts, while Hailee—who witnessed her brother’s disappearance—embarks on a daring quest to find him. 

About The Author

Michel Guyon was born in France, in a small medieval town perched on a rock, surrounded by high walls, with the remains of an ancient fortress at its heart. That's where the author had his first brush with ancient myths, puzzling legends, and dark tales of the Middle Ages. Since then, Michel has learned a thing or two about mining for clues and connecting the dots, mainly as an investigative journalist for newspapers and magazines. While his childhood fed his fertile imagination, his travels as a reporter, from Bosnia to Afghanistan, were crucial in shaping his view of the world. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Miranda on March 31, 2022

It's the calm before the storm. Or perhaps simply a lull before the next one.My original review rated the book at 4.5 stars, and I have to say, this newly published version firmly hits 5 stars for me!! When I received this book back in 2020, I knew from the start it had that extra spark......more

Goodreads review by Elizabeth on November 21, 2018

I’m not a fan of middle grade books, but... BUT. This book. THIS BOOK. This book is the book that you’re reading when you're 13 years old, on a cold winter day/evening/night, with a cup of hot tea/chocolate/milk. This book is the definition of cozy and childhood. It has everything a middle grade book sh......more

Goodreads review by Grace on October 10, 2019

This is the first illustration in the book. What an amazing library, at the heart of the old manor Archibald and family inherit following his grandma's passing, and at the heart of the story... Lots of mysteries in this room, and lots of secrets... There's something really old-fashioned and magical a......more

Goodreads review by Natalie all_books_great_and_small on September 21, 2021

I received an advance reader copy of this book to read in exchange for an honest review via netgalley and the publishers. Archibald Finch and the Lost Witches is an amazing middle grade read that turned out to be so much fun! In this book we follow Archibald who falls into a world different to our ow......more

Goodreads review by Judy on February 03, 2020

People don't write books like this anymore. I got entirely lost in this story, and to be honest, I'm not sure I'm completely back yet. I surely left pieces of my heart in Lemurea, with those stranded witches Archibald discovers "down there"...... One thing I found particularly of interest is that the......more

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