The Song of the Quarkbeast by Jasper Fforde - ISBN: 9781444707250
Paperback
Magic returns! A teen fights for its noble, chaotic power.

The Song of the Quarkbeast

Last Dragonslayer Book 2

$22.75

  • Paperback

    320 pages

  • Release Date

    9 October 2012

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Summary

A long time ago Magic faded away, leaving behind only yo-yos, the extremely useful compass-pointing-to-North enchantment and the spell that keeps bicycles from falling over.

Things are about to change. Magical power is on the rise and King Snodd IV of Hereford has realised that he who controls Magic controls almost anything. Only one person stands between Snodd and his plans for unimaginable power and riches.

Meet Jennifer Strange, sixteen-year-old acting manager of Kazam, the…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781444707250
ISBN-10:1444707256
Author:Jasper Fforde
Publisher:Hodder & Stoughton
Imprint:Hodder Paperback
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:320
Release Date:9 October 2012
Weight:225g
Dimensions:199mm x 132mm x 25mm
Series:The Last Dragonslayer Chronicles
What They're Saying

Critics Review

‘True literary comic genius’

Highly recommended. Very funny - Independent on THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER

[Fforde’s] ripping yarn of magic in decline mashes up the usual spells-and-beasts motif with a satire on corporate cash and tabloid values. - i on THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER

This year’s grown-up JK Rowling - Sunday Times

True literary comic genius - Sunday Express

About The Author

Jasper Fforde

Jasper Fforde traded a varied career in the film industry for staring out of the window and chewing the end of a pencil. He lives and works in Wales and has a passion for aviation.

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