From the author of former Waterstones Children's Book of the Month The Midnight Guardians comes a fantastically atmospheric and exciting fantasy centred on a girl with nascent magical powers recruited into a secret organisation to defeat a dangerous sorcerer.
The greatest magic is hidden in plain sight...
Evie is used to not being noticed. But when she meets the mysterious Wainwright, she discovers that going unnoticed might just be what makes her unique. Recruited into a secret magical organization, Evie finds herself at the heart of an ancient and magical battle. Evil is returning to the land, and Evie is the only person who can stop it. But how can she defeat the most dangerous magician in the world, when she doesn't even know her own powers?
Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
ISBN: 9781529501933
Number of pages: 336
Weight: 234 g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 20 mm
The tension in this absorbing tale of ancient powers keeps up to the very end. [...] Vividly atmospheric with delightful characters, this spellbinding story also teases us with the possibility of a sequel. - Sally Morris, Daily Mail
A hugely absorbing, assured and well-written fantasy adventure for 9+, from an award-winning author. - Imogen Russell Williams, Guardian
There are plenty of fantasy tales out there for nine to 12-year-olds, but this one is a little different. There’s magic in it, but it’s also about love and the power of community. […] It is a gripping read for children who have heart. - Dundee Courier
Spellstone by Ross Montgomery has the new star of fantasy exploring magic, power and evil. […] It’s perfect for 8-11. - Amanda Craig, New Statesman
The stakes are high and Ross Montgomery sensitively explores how Evie finds more courage than she knew she had in a roller-coaster read full of creative surprises. - Julia Eccleshare, LoveReading4Kids
Spellstone is a phenomenal - and I don't use that word lightly! - MG adventure story, giving the reader not only an escape into a magical reality but also a reminder of the goodness found in humanity. It is an... More
Middle grade fantasy is on fire at the moment and this is no exception. With supremely confident writing and world-building from Ross Montgomery, it has a plot that pulls no punches, a spine-chilling villain and a... More
There are certain authors that you await their next book eagerly and Ross Montgomery is one.
Evie "had woken up as a twelve year old girl... She was in a race against time to ... save the world" This is...
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