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About The Uninvited by Ross MacKenzie
The Uninvited opens with the appearance of a mysterious portal at the standing stones of Lewis, witnessed, at first, only by one curious young boy. Soon though, there’s no ignoring the portal, as thousands of Faerae – a magical people fleeing a devastating war against a force known as the Scourge – begin to pour into the human world. Instead of sanctuary, the Faerae are faced with fear and hostility, confined to poverty-ridden camps for years. Thirteen-year-old Samm, orphaned as a result of the war, teams up with the morally dubious Joe Lively in a desperate quest to return home and stop the Scourge once and for all. Through unlikely allies, nightmare circuses, and dangerous museum exhibits, Samm hunts for the key to his people’s salvation.
Ally, the boy who saw the portal open all those years ago, got closer to Faerae magic than any human was ever supposed to. Now, both boys’ destinies intertwine as they work in parallel to reopen the gateway between worlds and save a realm on the brink of destruction.
This captivating fantasy adventure takes readers on a spellbinding journey, building momentum toward a gripping, high-stakes finale. Along the way, it explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and the power of empathy and kindness. MacKenzie gently weaves in meaningful allegories of war and the refugee experience, offering young readers a thoughtful and accessible lens on real-world issues within a magical, fast-moving narrative.