The debut children’s novel from the illustrator of Philip Pullman’s Book of Dust sequence, The Magic Place is a timeless fable about breaking free from the dark and embracing a bewitching new world of possibility.
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And even though she only saw it in her dreams, she felt sure it was real.
From her cellar bedroom, Clementine dreams of a magic place. And she's determined to find it one day. But first she must escape from her wicked aunt and uncle and from the Great Black City.
With the help of her best friend, Gilbert, a very clever cat, she sets off on an epic journey that just might make her dreams come true. A thrilling, moving and funny adventure about looking for the most magical place of all. HOME.
Publisher: David Fickling Books
ISBN: 2928377053475
Number of pages: 304
This is written and illustrated by the phenomenal Chris Wormell. A small octavo hardback stuff-filled with wonderful illustrations.
It is the story of an aunt and uncle - 'who were about as wicked and cruel as...
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I really enjoyed this charming tale full of magic, mayhem.
Clementine is imprisoned by her evil Aunt and Uncle who are your typical villains (very Roald Dahl-esque characters, reminiscent of the Twits). She dreams...
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I really enjoyed this short book. The narrative style was different to a lot of children's books that I have read recently, and I thought it was a good choice for the story.
Clementine was a lovely protagonist...
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