An exhilarating, awe-inspiring debut from a master storyteller writing for children for the first time, perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell, Eva Ibbotson and His Dark Materials. Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
"Dazzling! An instant classic. An eye-wateringly funny and jaw-droppingly fantastical adventure, chock-a-block with rare books, airships, and penguin-shaped hats." Ben Miller
"A wonderful story. Gripping and magical." Anthony Horowitz
When Rachel and Robert are passed a stolen book by their librarian father, they have to go on the run and protect it at all costs. With their father captured and everyone hunting for the Book, they must uncover its secrets and track down the final, missing page.
But the cruel and calculating Charles Malstain is on their trail. When the children discover the astonishing, magical truth about the Book, they resolve to do everything in their power to stop it falling into his hands. For if it does, he could rule forever.
Product details
Publisher : Usborne Publishing (1 Sept. 2022)
Language : English
Paperback : 400 pages
ISBN-10 : 1801315132
ISBN-13 : 978-1801315135
Reading age : 9 - 11 years, from customers
Dimensions : 13.2 x 2.6 x 19.8 cm
Best Sellers Rank: 1,595 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
2 in Children's Books on Death & Dying
2 in Dystopian Fiction for Children
3 in Fiction About Death & Dying for Children
Customer reviews: 4.7
496 ratings