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Spellstone by Ross Montgomery
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9781529501933
Published:
04 May 2023
Format:
Paperback
Number of pages:
330 pages
Dimensions:
198x129x20mm
Weight:
0.234kgs
Author:
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?
Discover a world of magical storytelling from a twice Costa-shortlisted author
"One of our finest children's writers." Phil Earle
"A master storyteller." Aisling Fowler
"Another absolute triumph from one of my favourite children's authors." Catherine Doyle
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?
Don't miss Ross's other fantasy novels for young readers:
The Midnight Guardians
The Chime Seekers
PRAISE FOR SPELLSTONE
"Vividly atmospheric with delightful characters... [A] spellbinding story." Daily Mail
"The very definition of a page-turner: riveting, punchy, with surprises around every bend. Ross is a flawless storyteller." Carlie Sorosiak
"Another absolute triumph from one of my favourite children's authors. Spellstone is both heartfelt and humorous, while fizzing with magic and fun." Catherine Doyle
"A cinematic roller-coaster ride of a book, magical through to its shining core." Katharine Orton
"Infused with magic, adventure and imagination. This is Ross Montgomery on top form, and the result is spectacular." Katya Balen
"A magical book that is both clever and gripping. A joy!" Lisa Thompson
"Montgomery's playful imagination floods every page, creating a magical adventure full of high stakes, charming characters and unexpected twists." Joseph Elliott
"A spellbinding adventure, brimming with original magic and the most charming cast of characters."
Jenny Pearson
"Sparkling with magic, danger and that wonderful Montgomery wit, Spellstone is one to jump into, full throttle. A fabulous, crackling adventure." Amy Wilson
"Ross Montgomery just gets better and better! Crackling with magic and swirling with mystery, Spellstone had me enchanted from the first page." Jennifer Bell
"Magical storytelling - bold and brilliant." Sophie Anderson
"A brilliantly inventive tale of good versus evil that weaves magic and mystery with a cast of loveable characters. I loved every page of it." Struan Murray
"From the extraordinarily vivid opening scene to the heart-stopping climax, every page proves you're in the hands of a master storyteller. I couldn't put it down!" Aisling Fowler
"Ross is one of our finest children's writers, and this is a magnificent piece of fantasy storytelling. Gripping, quirky and with characters you won't forget." Phil Earle
PRAISE FOR THE CHIME SEEKERS
"Cracking adventure from the wildly imaginative Montgomery." Daily Mail
"Funny, terrifying, full of folkloric strangeness hiding in everyday corner, this sparkling homage to David Bowie's Labyrinth is just as satisfying as last year's The Midnight Guardians." Guardian
"[A] whirlwind adventure." Daily Telegraph
"Richly imaginative." The Week Junior
"A quest like no other: Ross Montgomery is on spectacular form in this brilliant, edge-of-your seat story." Emma Carroll
"Fast-paced and hilarious." Ross Welford
"Deliciously creepy, wonderfully imaginative." Sophie Anderson
"Very page-turny, with enough funny bits to stop it being too scary." Philip Reeve
"All the hallmarks of an instant classic." Carlie Sorosiak
"A fantastic adventure with shades of Jan Mark, Susanna Clarke and Neil Gaiman ... A brilliant example of the best children's fiction." Christopher Edge
"Ross Montgomery is a true master of storytelling." Jenny Pearson
"FLAWLESS. Witty, emotional, beautifully written, pacey, punchy, and a story that just keeps delivering." Nicola Skinner
"A modern classic." Phil Earle
"Rich in detail, humour and feeling. Ross Montgomery is a singular talent in writing brave and magical adventures." Katya Balen
"Fantastic! A brilliant cast of characters ... a whirlwind adventure and a fae world brimming with darkness, wonder and faerie tricks." Aisling Fowler
"[An] enchanting masterpiece ... Charming, hilarious and brimming with magic." Catherine Doyle
"A tricksy, whirlwind of an adventure from start to finish with twists and turns I didn't expect!" Aisha Busby
PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS
Shortlisted for the 2021 Costa Children's Book Award
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for Christmas 2020
Hive Children's Book of the Month for November 2020
A Toppsta Children's Book of the Month for November 2020
"An enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feels of a Christmas classic." Children's Books of the Year, Guardian
"Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour." Daily Mail
"A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction." i Newspaper
"This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children's book." Book of the Week, The Week Junior
"Beautiful writing and epic storytelling." WRD Magazine
"A real triumph of the imagination." Editor's Choice, The Bookseller
About the Author: Ross Montgomery started writing stories as a teenager, when he should have been doing homework, and continued doing so at university. His debut novel, Alex, the Dog and the Unopenable Door, was shortlisted for the Costa Children's Book of the Year and Branford Boase Award. His books The Chime Seekers and The Midnight Guardians have been nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award. The Midnight Guardians was selected too as one of The Sunday Times' "Top 100 Modern Children's Classics". His picture book Space Tortoise was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Award and included in the Guardian's "Best New Children's Books". His novel Spellstone was longlisted for the UKLA Book Award and his novel I Am Rebel was the Waterstones Children's Book of the Month. He lives in London with his wife and their cat, Fun Bobby. Find him online at rossmontgomery.co.uk and on X and Instagram as @mossmontmomery.
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