Books like The Lightning Catcher by Anne Cameron
When Angus McFangus, an ordinary eleven‑year‑old, learns that he is a storm prophet—a gift that lets him sense and command the forces of weather—he is thrust into a perilous adventure.
The cunning villain Scabious Dankhart seeks to harness Angus’s power to create a perpetual storm and conquer the globe. On the cusp of school, friendship and destiny collide as Angus must master his gift and protect those he loves.
The story blends themes of youthful courage, magical weather control, and the triumph of good over evil within a thrilling, imaginative fantasy setting.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Anne Cameron
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