The thrilling sequel to Nickolai of the North, this is the story of how Nickolai carried out his first Christmas mission against all odds...
Nickolai has resurrected the Elfin Kingdom, brought all the elves back to life and made his home safe at last from the wicked Magda. Now he must keep the Solstice Promise he made at the end of the last book - to bring gifts to all the world's children in one night.
But how? It seems an impossible mission. Trapped by the pressures of fame and his loss of freedom, he is frustrated in his aims. Nobody seems to be listening to him or to understand what needs to be done to cheat time. To make matters worse he is lumbered with the spoilt and bossy Princess Krista, grand-daughter of King Vilmar and heir to the elfin throne, who threatens to usurp his role. And, unknown to him, evil forces are determined to destroy him and hi-jack his mission. Deep below the Elfin Kingdom lurks a terrifying creature, controlled by his arch enemy..
Against all Elfin Laws, he ventures into the forbidden Netherworld beneath the Kingdom, on a daring mission in search of the mysterious Cave of the Crystal Chronicle, which holds the secret of time that can make his mission possible. Here unimaginable dangers lurk and he must confront his deepest fears...
A story set up at the North Pole during the Arctic Summer, peopled by many strange monsters and life forms, this adventure takes you to places you've never been before.
A thrilling action adventure story for readers from 8 -80 at any time of year!
Genre: Children's Fiction
Nickolai has resurrected the Elfin Kingdom, brought all the elves back to life and made his home safe at last from the wicked Magda. Now he must keep the Solstice Promise he made at the end of the last book - to bring gifts to all the world's children in one night.
But how? It seems an impossible mission. Trapped by the pressures of fame and his loss of freedom, he is frustrated in his aims. Nobody seems to be listening to him or to understand what needs to be done to cheat time. To make matters worse he is lumbered with the spoilt and bossy Princess Krista, grand-daughter of King Vilmar and heir to the elfin throne, who threatens to usurp his role. And, unknown to him, evil forces are determined to destroy him and hi-jack his mission. Deep below the Elfin Kingdom lurks a terrifying creature, controlled by his arch enemy..
Against all Elfin Laws, he ventures into the forbidden Netherworld beneath the Kingdom, on a daring mission in search of the mysterious Cave of the Crystal Chronicle, which holds the secret of time that can make his mission possible. Here unimaginable dangers lurk and he must confront his deepest fears...
A story set up at the North Pole during the Arctic Summer, peopled by many strange monsters and life forms, this adventure takes you to places you've never been before.
A thrilling action adventure story for readers from 8 -80 at any time of year!
Genre: Children's Fiction
Used availability for Lucy Daniel Raby's Nickolai's Quest