Spark Hunter

 By: Sonya Wilson 

Location: FIC WIL

Genre:  Kiwi, Adventure

Over a million hectares of wild bush-clad land and one young hunter …

Nissa Marshall knows that something is hiding deep in the forests of Fiordland National Park – she’s seen their lights in the trees. But what are they, and why does no one else seem to notice them?

When Nissa abandons her school camp to track down the mysterious lights, she finds herself lost in a dangerous wonderland. But she’s not the only one in danger – the bush and the creatures are under threat too – and she wants to help. What can a school kid do where adults have failed, and can she find her way back? In Fiordland, the lost usually stay lost.

'Spark Hunter' is an epic Kiwi adventure-fantasy – a story of survival in one of the world’s last great wildernesses.

"FOR YOUNG READERS OR THE YOUNG AT HEART 😀

Wow! There are so many reasons to love this book and as an adult who loves being transported to places of beauty (Fiordland rating right up there!) I was hooked.

Well written and researched, with a strong young female protagonist, Nissa Marshall, at its centre this book is a treasure. The storyline weaves important themes: including the impact of climate change on nature and our birdlife. I loved the mix of history and Māori language woven throughout this modern-day adventure story. The author's passion for Fiordland, one of the world's last great wildernesses, shines through. This is a story where survival requires a touch of fantasy and good-old-fashioned imagination to transport and delight the senses. Highly recommended" review by  P J McKay