The Magician's Daughter
$16.98
- Paperback
256 pages
- Release Date
14 November 2023
Summary
Discover the power of true magic in this funny, exciting, big-hearted story by Caryl Lewis, the award-winning author of Seed and The Magician’s Daughter. Perfect for boys and girls of 8 to 12. Illustrated throughout by George Ermos.
After one hilarious, disastrous magic show too many, Abby’s dad decides it’s time to give up showbiz. Until the day Abby finds a mysterious, dusty old book of spells among her mum’s things. Mum had always been the dazzling magician, after all. As Abby prac…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781529078169 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1529078164 |
| Author: | Caryl Lewis, George Ermos |
| Publisher: | Pan Macmillan |
| Imprint: | Macmillan Children's Books |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 256 |
| Release Date: | 14 November 2023 |
| Weight: | 216g |
| Dimensions: | 27mm x 130mm x 197mm |
| Audience Age: | 9-11 |
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Critics Review
An engaging story about the power of community and giving everyone a chance to shine. * The Bookseller *
This heartwarming, witty and touching story is all about hope and belief, underpinned by the power of love to heal grief. An absolute delight. * Daily Mail *
The Magician’s Daughter tackles important topics like bereavement, the shared comfort from being part of a community and the power of love to heal grief whilst delivering a heartwarming adventure full of colourful characters, stage dramas… and magic. The perfect book hug! * Lancashire Post *
It will encourage children to love reading for it is a story which feels like a comforting warm hug in the form of a book. It is incredibly readable, accessible and a remarkably believable story given its subject matter. * Armadillo Magazine *
An uplifting story that lots of children will be able to relate to. Reading it felt like a little bit of magic! * Books for Topics *
A sparkling dose of wonder for our troubled times * Western Mail *
This is a rousing call to find magic in the everyday. * BookTrust *
This emotional rollercoaster of a book is perfect for readers who enjoy adventure. * National Geographic Kids *
Caryl Lewis
Caryl Lewis is a Welsh novelist. She has won Wales Book of the Year twice for her literary fiction and the Tir na n-Og Award for best children’s fiction in 2004 and 2015. Her novel Martha, Jac A Sianco was adapted for film and won 6 Welsh BAFTAS and the Spirit of the Festival Award at the 2010 Celtic Media Festival. She is on the Welsh curriculum and is a successful screenwriter (working on BBC/S4C thrillers Hinterland and Hidden). Seed is her debut English novel for readers of 8+. She lives with her family on a farm near Aberystwyth in Wales.
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