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Little White Hands (Garlan Greatheart) Paperback – April 27, 2021

by Mark Cushen (Author)
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 40 ratings
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Almost five hundred years have passed since the Seasons were at war. Half a millennium since Winter defied Spring, and lost. Generations have come and gone, not knowing the bitter freeze and howling snows of Winter ever existed.But now, after centuries of silence, the participants in this ancient struggle have resurfaced and reignited their feud on the doorstep of an unassuming little kitchen boy.Garlan’s dreams of being just like the knights he idolizes may not be as impossible as he has always been led to believe, when he is chased from his home and thrust headlong into the kind of adventure he had only ever read about in books.Setting out on a journey that spans the entire kingdom of Faeland, Garlan will traverse impossible mountains and stormy seas and battle terrible monsters, all to keep the world he knows safe from an enemy who will stop at nothing to bring about a never-ending winter.With a cast of fantastical characters to aid him in his quest, can Garlan overcome his self-doubt and find the courage he needs to rise above his humble station and become the hero he always dreamed of being?The fate of the world rests in his hands.
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    Garlan Greatheart
  2. Print length
    339 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    April 27, 2021
  5. Dimensions
    5 x 0.85 x 8 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8588034784
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B093RS4FTQ
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Independently published (April 27, 2021)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 339 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8588034784
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5 x 0.85 x 8 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 40 ratings

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Mark Cushen

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Mark Cushen has loved the fantasy genre since he accidentally stumbled onto Ray Harryhausen’s stop-motion masterpiece, “Jason and the Argonauts”, while channel-hopping one Christmas-time Saturday afternoon, somewhere between the ages of 5 and 8.

Ever since then he has been obsessed with sword-wielding heroes battling monsters in fantastical lands, and now, after spending a few years writing his own Goosebumps fan-fiction as a child, he is attempting to create such stories of his own.

When he is not working his day job or sitting at his desk (ok, on the couch) writing, he can usually be found walking through the woods, either listening to a podcast about an obscure subject or the OST of The Last Samurai on repeat.

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4.4 out of 5 stars
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Fairytale fantasy
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Fairytale fantasy
I received a copy to review for BBNYA, and my review has been withheld until after the competition ended. I also grabbed a paperback copy, as I prefer to read physical. And what a beautiful cover.This is a fun mix of elemental-esque magics, as the seasons are at war with winter. The big bad is so bad that he is locked away and still posing problems. One of the most enjoyable things, is that while the stakes are high, world-endingly so, the entrance of our de facto hero is in the king’s kitchens as a lowly kitchen boy. He does desire to be a knight, but he’s just a boy. One with nearly no experiences in life.Through the novel, the author shows Garlan as he leanrs, experiences, and grows. He has to experience danger, loss, near-death activities (several times), and even new friendships. He is not infallible, nor is he invincible, he feels both real and knightly.Although the ending does really deliver on the whole battling seasons plot line, I did find some of the other stops/action sequences to feel a bit uninvolved. They served the purpose of teaching Garlan, but at the same time didn’t always tie back to winter.Personally a 4/5* for me. As this is more so whimsical than many other fantasies, as well as featuring such a young protagonist, the fairytale-esque style of storytelling did make this read a little overlong for me.
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Amir1Talia2
5.0 out of 5 stars ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC!
Reviewed in the United States on July 1, 2023
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Although I know this is intended for children/young adults, I was so enchanted with this story I've already ordered the next one in the series lol.
It's been nearly 500 years since the war of the High Seasons, when the Lord Winter decided not to return to the Season Tree, thereby keeping the world in Winter indefinitely. Although Lord Winter lost the battle, and has been entombed for half a millennia, Winter has once again reared it's icy head after an attack on the farm where the High Seasons pass their designated time on earth. When a knight dies in the arms of an eleven year old kitchen boy, he is set on a quest to notify the other High Seasons of the attack, and the possible release of Lord Winter....to prevent another war that could potentially destroy the earth. And so begins a quest of epic proportions that will change his life forever.
The book has everything! Floating heads and talking animals, mages and fairies and goblins and slithering serpents in the deep. It has evil witches and enchanted forests, specters that teach life lessons, pirates, and a catfish the size of a dragon! Through all his trials and travels, little Galen makes new friends, faces hardships he never dreamed could exist, and learns not only what he's made of, but what kind of person he wants to be.
Absolutely wonderful book! One of the sweetest MC's I've ever read, but with enough action and drama to keep even me on the edge of my seat lol. Highly recommend it!
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Lucia
4.0 out of 5 stars Cosy and enjoyable
Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2022
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This was cosy read for me. It reads like middlegrade (although, some scenes are darker in tone).

I enjoyed reading it, but didn't end up loving it.
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Joel
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Read!
Reviewed in the United States on June 30, 2023
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Initially, I was drawn to this book by the cover. Once I started reading, the story really got me hooked! The descriptions and imaginative world took me to a different place. The main character is lovable and easy to root for, as were his companions. The pacing was slow enough to build a rapport with the characters but fast enough to prevent it from "dragging."

I hope some "minor" cast members (the scarecrow, the Highlander, and others) make an appearance in the next book! If I had to be nitpicky, I would say the only thing I did not enjoy was the seemingly huge power-balance difference between the four seasons (one appearing to be a HUGE force of destruction, two appearing to have 1/3 of his power, and one appearing to have no power at all).
However, we might get a glimpse into more powers of some of the seasons (again, this is being super nitpicky. I loved the book). Well done, Mr. Cushen!
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A Voracious Reader
4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2024
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Garlan is a kitchen boy at the King’s castle, but what he really dreams of being is a Knight. His uncle is the cook and he tells Garlan to never stop aiming for his dream. Then one day, Garlan intercepts a dying man and he has to go off on a dangerous journey practically by himself. The fate of the world rests on the little kitchen boy’s shouders. Will he survive?

This is a heartwarming tale of adventure and danger in a cool fantasy world. Garlan is an age that’s between MG and YA, so it works for both genres. Anyone who has ever wanted to see more, be more, do more with their life then this is the story for you. Garlan is a great character. Grounded in reality he’s not a daydreamer. He does his work, but hopes for more even though he doesn’t think it will ever happen. Then he’s thrown headlong into a quest that has the fate of the world depending on him and he rises to the occasion. Along the way he faces things he never dreamed of and meets friends of all kinds. All-in-all a great read.
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Kate
3.0 out of 5 stars Little White Hands is a tale of a small hopeful Knight who goes on a mighty adventure.
Reviewed in the United States on September 3, 2023
Little White Hands is a tale of a small hopeful Knight who goes on a mighty adventure to help the Four Seasons battling. Garlan makes friends and enemies along the way, and even learns a lesson or two.
My CAWPILE total score came out to 42/7 categories = 6 = 3 Stars, which is right along with my initial rating after finishing the book. (After looking this up again, on a different platform, I see it's listed as children's - which makes a lot more sense. Rating stays the same but adjusting some wording to match.)
Characters - 7 - Unique characters that fit the tale for the age range.
Atmosphere/Setting - 6 - I loved the atmosphere when the Blue Man walked through the town/forest/scene, etc.
Writing Style - 6 - Nothing wrong with it, and now that I've seen it's been advertised as children's book elsewhere things make a lot more sense. When I originally looked this book up, it didn't say anything about children's books, but the cover was quite young. I thought maybe it was one of those books that's about children but with deeper themes and therefore not a children's book. So initially I thought this read really really young. It still does but it makes sense now.
Plot - 5 - Technically, there was a plot that went throughout the book, but so much happened that I got distracted from this main plot line at times.
Intrigue - 4 - There wasn't a whole lot of intrigue in this book. Which is not surprising as it's a children's book ... But it did have a few moments of intrigue and for that I give it 4.
Logic/Relationships: 7 - Logic: not really sure how to score this in something like logic. However, Garlan makes a lot of good friendships and learns the true value of friendship.
Enjoyment: I did enjoy it, despite it's flaws. I think I would have enjoyed it a bit more if I knew that it was supposed to be a children's book from the start - instead of just reading young. That is my mistake for not doing my homework at the beginning.
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Jacqueline h mchugh
5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful Read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 10, 2021
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What a magical, mystical exciting read.

I loved it and adored the characters. The imagery conjured up in my mind took me right into the book with the characters, I could see what they looked like, see what they saw and felt how they felt. I got excited, felt the tension and I may have even shed a tear of joy! Characters had development and a story to tell and I hope to find out more about Garlan and his adventures!

If you love all this magical, Faeries, monsters and wizards with adventure packed in... This is for you!
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DM
4.0 out of 5 stars Like stepping into a dream
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on December 20, 2021
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This wonderful book was like stepping into a dream. A myriad of vivid magical creatures and landscapes, all nestled within the heart of Faeland. It has a very distinct fairytale vibe, with tonnes of adventure and strong, memorable characters.

Garlan's journey is epic and heart-warming, and the ending is absolutely binge-worthy. From start to finish I felt transported into their world along with whimsical faeries and nasty bogblins. It's truly something people of all ages can enjoy.

I will definitely be reading the next installment in this series, and can't wait to see where Garlan & co journey to next. They're a team I constantly cheered for thoughout, and I can't wait to adventure with them again.
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James Gilmartin
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun read for all ages
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 27, 2021
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A very gripping tale filled with adventures, suspence and emotion.
There is no holding back on the descriptions of many events in the story, which create brilliant imagery whether violent or otherwise, and many of the characters remind me of other fictional characters in some ways, but all with their own unique peersonas at the same time.
A very warm read which gets better by the chapter.

Really enjoyed this and can't wait to see what the future holds for Garlan.

Would make an excellent gift to anyone who enjoys a good fantasy slasher.
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Roxy Eloise
5.0 out of 5 stars A perfect gift and a perfect introduction to books for a new reader.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 1, 2021
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A coming-of-age adventure fantasy novel about a young boy who always dreamed of becoming a knight. But it is so much more. It is beautifully imaginative, and the descriptions transport you right into their world. In one particular scene, I pictured a large tree, until Mark Cushen’s detailed description transported me into the pages until I was standing under the overgrown roots of a gigantic majestic tree. I absolutely loved the Dryads, and I could read this section over and over again.

Who SHOULD read it?
Young readers who love adventures, fantasy, and unusual characters.

Who SHOULDN’T read it?
With the majority of characters being male, anyone looking for a feminine read with a romance. But you will love the romantical realm of the dryads.

Roxy Eloise’s added insight:
This is the most perfect gift for a new reader. It’s imaginative and a brilliant introduction to books and how reading is so much more immersive than watching TV.
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mel leeds
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic fantasy!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2021
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Really enjoyed this book. Excellent for young and old readers. Look forward to more books from this author. Highly recommend.
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