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The Black Star of Kingston: Tales of Old Natalia Book I

The Black Star of Kingston: Tales of Old Natalia Book I

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The Black Star of Kingston is the first book in the Green Ember: Old Natalia series and a wonderful place to begin the Green Ember journey. Set a century before Heather and Picket’s adventures, this epic fantasy follows Whitson Mariner and Fleck Blackstar as they face a battle that will shape the future of Natalia. This middle grade fantasy is perfect for readers ages 8–12 who love sea-faring adventures, but kids as young as 5-6 can stay engaged during a read-aloud or audiobook. Fans of The Chronicles of Narnia, Redwall, and The Lord of the Rings will discover a timeless adventure filled with heroic characters and the origins of a legendary oath. This is a paperback/softcover edition.

About the Book

A century before Heather and Picket's adventures in The Green Ember, a displaced community fights for hope on the ragged edge of survival.

My place beside you
My blood for yours
Till the Green Ember rises 
Or the end of the world.

Whitson Mariner and Fleck Blackstar face old fears and new enemies, forging a legend that will echo through the ages. Old wars haunt. New enemies threaten. An oath is born. A hero rises.

Review 

S. D. Smith has done it again. The Black Star of Kingston is a book I'll be shouting about from the rooftops for a long time coming.

--Sarah Mackenzie, The Read-Aloud Revival

Additional Details

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Story Warren Books
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 192 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1951305256
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1951305253
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 5.6 ounces
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 8 - 12 years
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 4.5 x 0.49 inches

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Praise for The Black Star of Kingston

  • “This is a story which bears the hallmarks of a love of Middle Earth...In SD Smith's books we see a related but different passion. His stories speak to the hearts of those of us who are watching the culture crash into our values and rage against the virtue of our children. His stories are told from a more tender point of view and therefore take up residence in the moral imagination of the children of this era.”

     

    Greg & Sarah Masarik

  • “The Black Star of Kingston is a riveting story that resounds in the heart of every young person who loves adventure. This is a timeless story that portrays the themes of bravery, love, loyalty, kindness and adventure. This easy-to-read story brings forth the real life troubles and solutions of the heroic characters. Let your little one grow up. Let them enjoy the realm of adventurous stories. ”

     

    Dan

  • “I read this aloud to my son. We were supposed to go outside, but he wanted me to read Blackstar. We were supposed to play board games, but he wanted me to read more Blackstar. He asked how long the dishes would take so that I could get back to reading Blackstar to him. Notice a pattern? As I was finishing up the book, I noticed my son jumping onto chairs and couches and puffing out his chest. I recall doing the same as a boy when I was inspired by a story.”

     

    Jonathan

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S. D. Smith has done it again. The Black Star of Kingston is a book I'll be shouting about from the rooftops for a long time coming.--Sarah Mackenzie, The Read-Aloud Revival

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Green Ember: Old Natalia FAQ

What age is this for?

This middle grade fantasy is perfect for readers ages 8–12 but kids as young as 5-6 can stay engaged during a read-aloud or audiobook.

When can I read this?
This book fits in before The Wreck and Rise of Whitson Mariner in chronology. Check here for preferred reading order.

Who are the main characters?
Whitson and Fleck.

How many Old Natalia books are there?
Three. This is the epic beginning to Green Ember: Old Natalia Series.

Green Ember Author S. D. Smith

About S. D. Smith

S. D. SMITH lives in West Virginia with his wife and four children. Smith creates new stories with an old soul from his writer's shed, The Forge. Sam loves his family, soccer, Africa, walks, chocolate chip cookies, and the sound of a perfect high five.

Vintage adventure. Moral imagination. Classic virtue.
Finally, stories we all love. Just one more chapter, please!