Perfect for fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace and set in a magical alternate Egypt, the first instalment of Rifaat's enchanting fantasy series finds Aliya discover her time-travelling abilities and enrol at a remarkable academy.
A sparkling magical debut, set in a fantastical Egypt full of flying carpets and mythical creatures! Aliya's grandfather is her only family, but lately he has been acting strangely. He's forgotten her birthday and keeps disappearing.
So when a mysterious gift arrives that seems to grant her wishes, Aliya uncovers a secret - she's from a long line of illustrious time travellers. Whisked off by flying carpet to the Infinite City in a parallel Egypt, Aliya enrols at an extraordinary academy where she makes new friends at last.
But the threat of magic is looming - rumours of the return of Dorian Dark, a devious master of time. And with Aliya's special skills, he can twist history forever. A stunning adventure story for readers aged 9 and up Shortlisted for the Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition 2021 For fans of Nura and the Immortal Palace and The Kingdom Over the Sea.
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
ISBN: 9781915026354
Number of pages: 448
Weight: 300 g
Dimensions: 127 x 193 x 33 mm
I love stories that allow me to discover other cultures. I love story that allow me to discover historical periods. I love fantasy and magic and mysteries.
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Wow! What a read!
I was absorbed by this book from its very first page, and I couldn’t put it down.
On her 11th birthday Aliya discovers that she is descended from a long line of time-travellers. She’s...
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Amazing book for light reading every couple of days, so interesting.
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