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A devastating sacrifice. A daring rescue. A new world of magic unveiled.

As a fourteen-year-old outsider girl in the Worker village, Isika is destined for endless drudgery, serving her priest stepfather and worshiping the four goddesses of the Worker people. She doesn't fit in and she hates the goddesses, but her mother is dead, and her three remaining siblings need her to be good and keep them safe. She can't think of anything beyond surviving each day and trying to avoid her stepfather's wrath.

Until he decides to sacrifice her youngest brother to the goddesses. And Isika decides that enough is enough.

She sets out on a journey to save her brother, facing an unknown world outside the walls of the Worker village. In the new world, ancient gifts awaken within her as she finds more beauty and more trouble than she could have imagined. To save her brother, she will have to trust the magical creatures and mysterious new friends who have come to guide her.

What's more, as she learns to love her new place in the world, she will have to learn to control magic that could be the key to her destiny and the fate of everyone around her.

Perfect for fans of Madeleine L'Engle, the Chronicles of Narnia, and Robin McKinley. Buy your copy to begin the adventure today!

Length: 342 pages	Word Wise: Enabled	Enhanced Typesetting: Enabled
Page Flip: Enabled	Language: English	Age Level: 13 - 18

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Format: Kindle Edition
File Size: 7830 KB
Print Length: 342 pages
Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
Publisher: Small Seed Press (10 April 2016)
Sold by: Amazon Australia Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B01E37GVK8
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Customer Reviews: 96 customer ratings
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,895 Free in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Free in Kindle Store)
- #39 in Children's Science Fiction & Fantasy
- #1 in Children's Multicultural Folk Tales

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A. KEYZER

A wonderful trilogy

Reviewed in Australia on 14 November 2017

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Amanda Phillips

What a lovely story!

Reviewed in Australia on 8 December 2018

World Whisperer was just a great read. What interesting and different plot development. The main characters were so likeable and it's great to read a book with adventure and excitement that isn't soul-wrenching or filled with horror. I am very much looking forward to getting into the next book of the series.

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Angela QV

So good I'm left wanting more!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 December 2016

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Oh my. I'd devoured Path of Springs (World Whisperer vol 2), drawn in to Isika's joys and struggles and mystery and knew I had to back up and find out. Where did she come from? What did she know of herself? World Whisperer doesn't disappoint. I kept telling myself to slow down, to have more to read another day. But there. It's finished and I loved it. When can we have volume 3, please?

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ronak shah

Great one to read amazing

Reviewed in India on 28 March 2019

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As a fourteen-year-old outsider girl in the Worker village, Isika is destined for endless drudgery, serving her priest stepfather and worshiping the four goddesses of the Worker people. She doesn't fit in and she hates the goddesses, but her mother is dead, and her three remaining siblings need her to be good and keep them safe. She can't think of anything beyond surviving each day and trying to avoid her stepfather's wrath. The only drawback was that some plot points were rather predictable, but there were plenty of twists and turns that I didn't see coming, and hey, there's more to good writing and good storytelling than keeping the reader clueless for as long as possible. I loved reading this book and I plan to keep reading what Ford publishes.

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Lara

Love it

Reviewed in Canada on 11 October 2019

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Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on 8 May 2016

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This was a wonderfully descriptive book that is geared towards lovers of fantasy!

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Five Stars

Reviewed in Canada on 8 May 2016

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Celeste

A good read.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 21 April 2016

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An excellent read. Found it very hard to put down. Looking forward to the next one in the series.

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Seka

Enjoyed very much, glad there will be more in the series

Reviewed in the United States on 29 April 2016

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Really, 4 1/2 stars, but that's not an option.
Having followed and enjoyed the author's blog for a while, off and on, I was intrigued to hear she'd branched out into YA, and fantasy no less, a combination I couldn't resist. I typically don't read ebooks--it drives me bonkers--but I willingly did for this book, and it was worth it. (I missed the bit about it being available in paperback since I clicked on the link to buy it so quickly.)

Things I liked:
The names. Sometimes, it seems to me, the naming conventions of fantasy can go between two extremes: A bit over-the-top or "Maeginne...wait, that's just Megan re-spelled". The names in this book found that happy middle ground and they worked.

The world. At times I wasn't completely sure if she was describing something from our world that I hadn't seen before, or if it was just explained so well that it felt real. I want to taste some of the fruits. And wear the clothes. I want to visit this world, and that is a huge recommendation from me.

Hearing from different perspectives. There's a lot going on inside all the characters. That could get a little overwhelming at times, but it also felt very real. The shift of character perspective was refreshing. I love getting those different points of view.

The characters. I got frustrated with some of them, but in a good way--because they were realistic. I also felt compassion for them, which to me is telling of whether a character is likable or not, and not just if they're nice or fill-in-good-quality-here. (You know what I mean? A character could drive me batty because they're so arrogant or selfish or other bad thing, but if that character is described well, if you get their story, and you can feel for them, they're still enjoyable to read about, even if they're not conventionally likable. That could just be me.)

It's the first in a series, so more to look forward to!

A few notes:
I did not realize it was part of a series, and so the ending came upon me unexpectedly--partly the fault of my reading the ebook format and not having spatial clues. I was quite happy to realize there is going to be more in this world with these characters.

There were a few small editing mistakes. Very minor. I've seen much more egregious errors in books published by big ol' publishing houses.

I want a map! They help soooo much with being able to place things correctly in a made-up world. Pretty-please, dear author, make a map for the next book.

I thought the intense parts and difficult issues were handled very well indeed, in a manner that makes it suitable for YA, while still being realistic. (Apparently this world was very REAL to me, judging by the number of times I've used that word and 'realistic' in this review.)

The only reason I didn't give this five stars is that I felt like there needed to be a bit more explanation of a few things--namely regarding some of the magic/magical beings/etc. But, I also think that those things will be brought up in future books, and, if I had actually paid attention and realized sooner that it was the first in a series, I wouldn't have been expecting an explanation in THIS book.

Again: please map!

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Dina Barzilai

A story for all ages

Reviewed in the United States on 4 June 2018

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I am so predictable—My preferred fiction generally contains suspense, assasinations or killings, violence and perhaps legal or criminal details.
So this is not a book I’d ever dream of enjoying. It was written for a younger audience, and I suppose it would be called fantasy or allegory.

I don’t know WHAT Amazon was thinking when they suggested this book. BUT I’M SO GLAD THEY DID! 😃

This is a story for all ages, engaging, and contains deeper Truths that adults will relate to, while kids will just enjoy the story. Narnia comes to mind as a comparable example, altho this book isn’t overtly religious like Narnia.

Themes are addressed like trauma and healing, how good people can do the wrong thing when they have been “poisoned”, listening to intuition and Spirit, as well as other issues common to a world that needs healing.

A lovely book, a beautiful story. I can’t imagine anyone being unable to find something to love about this book.

Looking forward to reading the remainder of the series.

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Intelligently written YA Fantasy with Brilliant Themes

Reviewed in the United States on 27 March 2019

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Having read thousands of good books, I can assure you with authority that this is a great book. The story has many intriguing themes and is so deftly written you feel transported there. Smelling the fruits and nectars, the roasting fish and potatoes, the coffee and teas. Bright colors and scenes so richly described they are visualized without effort. The bravery and daring actions are exciting to behold. These characters become family very quickly, drawing you into emotionally investing in them. Characters grow and develop nicely. Checks every box on my list for entertainment enjoyment. Bonus points: clean, intelligently written book. If you want or need your heart to soar, read this book now!

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Caitlin J

A Winner!

Reviewed in the United States on 4 July 2017

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I'm quite a picky reader and it's been a long time since I've read a book that catches and keeps my attention so well. And it's rare that I read an indie author who doesn't turn me off with gaping plot-holes, a barrage of grammatical errors, and/or 1-dimensional characters. World Whisperer was a winner, pretty much on all counts. The plot was intriguing, the characters were interesting and dynamic, and - this one is a big one for me - the writing was beautiful. What's more, the writing was relatable. Even though this was technically a fantasy book, there were several scenes in which the characters' experiences really spoke to me, reminiscent of deep and meaningful memories of my own.

The only drawback was that some plot points were rather predictable, but there were plenty of twists and turns that I didn't see coming, and hey, there's more to good writing and good storytelling than keeping the reader clueless for as long as possible. I loved reading this book and I plan to keep reading what Ford publishes.

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Alicia W

An absolute must-read for lovers of adventure/fantasy who are looking for reality mirrored beautifully in their fiction!

Reviewed in the United States on 3 December 2017

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This book was one of the best books I have read in many years. I stumbled on Devenish Ford awhile back through her blog. Soon I sought out her other work, and bought this first in the World Whisperer series. I was engrossed from the first pages, and devoured it over the next day. Growing up on Narnia, Lord of the Rings, then Harry Potter and A Wrinkle in Time, I immediately fell in love with the fantasy/adventure world that Devenish Ford created. She took characters that defy our usual hero trope, and pitted them in a battle of the most basic good and evil that is present in every one of us. The main character is a young, dark skinned girl growing up in a village of pale-skinned workers who have given themselves over to isolation instead of community. She is the unlikely heroine as she battles alongside her siblings to learn that there is a better path in life and a kinder master to serve. You won’t be disappointed as you step into this beautifully crafted world that has reminded me many times over of a greater truth!

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Gwen's A. Reading

A book that draws you in

Reviewed in the United States on 9 December 2018

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A book that draws you in and keeps you there, with the beautiful, almost lyrical writing style. Very descriptive world and settings. The characters were so fully developed, that I could (almost)tell who was speaking, without the author noting it! I was not amused to find out that this was a series and the story ended in the middle. I was also annoyed by the weird names that the author gave to the characters. I felt that it distracted from the storyline. I realize that it's a different world and all,but it really ended up annoying me. Kizerma,Kibba,Litka......etc
All in all, the author did a wonderful job of world building and made the weirdly named characters almost leap from the page!
I've looked at the other 3 books in the series and even though I really liked the story, I just can't afford to purchase the remainder of the series. Best of luck Lityka and Benthaniumos and all the other great characters. (I may have misspelled the characters names)

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MonkeyTaco

Best YA fiction I have read in ages!

Reviewed in the United States on 19 April 2016

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The imagery in this story is just excellent. Ford does a wonderful job conveying the emotions of the characters, as well as the impact of landscape and scenery on people and the story. I cannot wait for my sons to read it, so we can talk about it all. I like to read what my kids are reading, but so often the stuff they choose is just too obnoxious or immature for me to enjoy. World Whisperer does not have that problem, because it is a well written story with high quality character and plot development. Also, I love the strong female lead in the book. So nice to read something where the main characters interact without the unnecessary noise of gender stereotypes. So much fun to read!

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DaveInTucson

A Wonderful Adventure You Don't Want to Miss.

Reviewed in the United States on 3 October 2017

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World Whisperer is the beginning of a wonderful adventure of the mind. Rae has a wonderful way of painting word pictures through out her stories. It is so much fun reading a book and series like this. The author invites us into the story to picture the events for ourselves.

If you like C.S. Lewis, Calvin Miller, John White, Madeleine L'Engle etc you will love this book and series.

I won't spoil it by going into the plot or characters. Open the cover and let your mind's eye create for yourself the world contained in the pages.

Enjoy every morsel of the story and look forward sharing the journey with the characters in "Path of Springs"

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Teri

Not just a good book!

Reviewed in the United States on 14 December 2017

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So often when you read a book with non-Caucasian characters, the only difference is the color of their skin. In this book, you see a young girl who was raised in a society of suspicion because of the color of her skin, come in to her own as she discovers the complexities and beauties of her heritage. This is brilliantly woven into a story of magic, an epic story of good versus evil.
To say that I enjoyed reading it would be doing it an injustice! I cannot wait to share it with my pre-teen granddaughter.

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