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Written by Chris Riddell
Illustrated by Chris Riddell
Part of the The Cloud Horse Chronicles Series
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A soaring tale of enchantment and adventure with truly magical illustrations
Longlisted for the UKLA Book Awards 2021
A new book by Chris Riddell is something to celebrate, especially one that gives his unique imagination free rein, as this does. There’s all sorts of trouble in the Kingdom of Thrynne: in the town of Troutwine, King Rat and his followers use threats of violence to extort money from its citizens; in the city of Nightingale, the Clockmaker’s sinister army of tin men enforces his tyrannical rule; and even in the village of Bream, deep in the Great Wood, the magical trees and the giants they shelter are in danger. In the very best tradition of fantasy adventures, three children and three bespoke enchanted objects are all that stand between magic and its destruction. The story positively crackles with invention and each chapter seems to introduce a wonderful new character before the storylines converge for a thrilling climax (fortunately one that leaves the door open for sequels). Fairytale adventure has never seemed so polished or ingenious.
Young readers are spoiled for choice now when it comes to magical adventure, and readers of Guardians of Magic must also look out for Cressida Cowell’s Wizards of Once series.
Guardians of Magic is the first title in a brilliant magical adventure series from the Costa Award-winning creator of Goth Girl, Chris Riddell.
This fantastic quest is fully illustrated in black and white throughout.
Meet the Guardians of Magic: Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba, three children who don't yet know how powerful they are . . . In a place where fairy tales don't behave, and magic brings danger, enemies of magic are working together to destroy it. Unless the three brave Guardians fight back and believe in the impossible, soon magic and the mysterious cloud horses will be gone . . .
Exhilarating and original, this marks the beginning of an intriguing new fantasy trilogy - Children's Books Ireland
Inventive and witty. Rich with fairytale allusions, this should delight both kids and adults - Woman's Weekly
Riddell's characteristic wit and humour shine through - Woman and Home
An absorbing, original and supremely entertaining read - BookTrust
A soaring tale of enchantment and adventure with truly magical illustrations. A new book by Chris Riddell is something to celebrate, especially one that gives his unique imagination free rein, as this does - LoveReading4Kids
Any new book by the magnificent Chris Riddell is a huge cause for celebration and Guardians of Magic is certainly no exception. An exquisitely produced book, lavishly illustrated of course, leaves the reader in no doubt about the treat that awaits them . . . This story is simply a delight. Highly recommended! - Readingzone
Riddell delights in playing with fairy tales, and his imaginative characters and stories of the weak triumphing over the powerful will tickle young readers. - Literary Review
ISBN: 9781447277989
Publication date: 17/09/2020
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9781447277972
Publication date: 19/09/2019
Publisher: Macmillan
Format: Hardback
| ISBN: | 9781447277989 |
| Publication date: | 17th September 2020 |
| Author: | Chris Riddell |
| Illustrator: | Chris Riddell |
| Publisher: | Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 336 pages |
| Suitable for: | 11+ readers, 9+ readers |
| Genres: | Adventure Stories, Fantasy / Magical |
| Collections: | Books Packed With Superpowers, |
Children's Laureate 2015-2017 One of the World Book Day 2015 Authors Chris Riddell was our Author and Illustrator of the Month in December 2010. Click here to find out more. Chris Riddell, the 2015-2017 UK Children's Laureate, is an accomplished artist and the political cartoonist for the Observer. He has enjoyed great acclaim for his books for children. His books have won a number of major prizes, including the 2001 and 2004 CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Goth Girl and the Ghost of a Mouse won the Costa Children's Book Award 2013. His work for Macmillan includes the bestselling Goth Girl books, the Ottoline series,&...
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