The Keepers of the Pact

A thrilling middle-grade adventure set in Newfoundland, featuring mermaids, intrepid explorers, and ancient secrets.

Every town has a secret. And Brigus in Newfoundland and Labrador is no different. For hundreds of years the Pact of Protection has held, and the seaside fishing town has guarded an ancient and dangerous knowledge. But when business tycoon Mr. Grey begins blasting rock for a tunnel, it’s more than rock that is blown apart: the pact itself is weakened and bits of the secret begin to slip out.

In their search for hidden pirate treasure, twelve-year-old Alistair and his friends Ben and Sadie stumble into the middle of this mystery. The more they learn about the pact, the more the shrieking song, the unexplained leaks in fishing vessels, and the mystery ship in the harbour begin to make sense.

Partnering with the pact keepers, Alistair, Ben, and Sadie must re-instate the agreement for the benefit of all. If they don’t, a lot more than a few ships will be harmed. Everything the good people of Brigus understand about the sea could be in danger. A magical middle grade novel full of intrigue and adventure, Keepers of the Pact will inspire bravery in intrepid explorers and mystery seekers everywhere.

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Keepers of the Pact Book Review

Keepers of the Pact is such a fun adventure that brings some life and mystery into a perfectly ordinary world.
I loved the messaging in this book, I’m actually sad that I didn’t realize that this held Indigenous themes a bit sooner, because I could have reviewed this book for Bridge to Publishing, but instead I did it for Digitally Lit . :/.
Other than that, I really enjoy reading fantasy books, and this one really reminded me of Kira’s Secret Secret by Orysia Dawydiak

I loved the messaging in this book, it was very heartfelt, very touching, very sweet, and very important. I love how Indigenous themes were woven into it, and how they were presented in a fun way for readers to learn. I feel like readers that are familiar with the information would also have a good time reading it, and so would readers that weren’t originally familiar with the information. There’s a lot of fun humor, fun adventure, mystery, and fantasy. I’ve no doubt that anyone who picks up this book will have a good time.

The characters were strong and well written, with a good plot to drive the story forward. If you go looking for adventure, you usually find it, and that’s something that I kept in mind for the duration of this book. If I was thinking that certain aspects of it weren’t realistic (because let’s be real for a moment, what 12yr old takes a boat out in the morning to sneak out into some sea caves), I always thought “oh this is only something that happens in books”…. well I hate to break it to you, but this is a book. Haha. It’s such a fun filled adventure where both the readers and the characters learn new things. It really feels like a real story, and I suppose it’s based on a real story, the elements that we don’t usually get to see that are within Indigenous myths, legends, and history. It’s safe to say that I really enjoyed Keepers of the Pact, and it’s truly a book that people of all ages can enjoy. I really hope that you check it out and that you have fun reading it!

I recommend this book.

Jorja

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Nova Scotia