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OverviewNevermoor meets Howl's Moving Castle in this engaging fantasy--the first in a duology--from acclaimed author Ryan Graudin. Perfect for fans of wizards, dragons, magical castles, spectacular spells, and a spunky cat who may not be what he seems. Wizard West was dead for nearly an entire day before he noticed. And it is up to Faye, the daughter of West's groundskeeper, to inform the wizard that he is a ghost who has lost all of his magical powers. (But not before the wizard tries transforming her into a cat!) To make matters worse, the enchanted castle of Celurdur--the only home that Faye has ever known--will fall apart at the next full moon if its foundation spells can't be renewed. After (sort of) accepting his demise, West decides to host a competition to choose his successor. Faye finds herself fighting to keep the tournament running smoothly behind the scenes: putting out kitchen fires, feeding the compost dragon, and making sure competitors stay away from the cockatrice pen. But killer roosters soon become the least of her worries. A servant of the evil Shadow Queen has sabotaged the contest--set on destroying not just Celurdur but the entire kingdom of Solum. It is up to Faye to stop him, but she'll need more than a mop. Will a maid's magic be enough to save everything she loves from utter destruction? Full Product DetailsAuthor: Ryan GraudinPublisher: HarperCollins Publishers Inc Imprint: Collins Dimensions: Width: 14.70cm , Height: 3.00cm , Length: 21.30cm Weight: 0.386kg ISBN: 9780063229419ISBN 10: 0063229412 Pages: 336 Publication Date: 18 June 2024 Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviews"""Descriptions of magic imbue the story with life. The book replicates the whimsy and subtle feminism of Hayao Miyazaki's work. Bursting with empathy and magical delights."" -- Kirkus Reviews" """This fantastic duology starter conjures a world full of magic, mystery, and merriment, and wonderful world building puts readers in the thick of it. An utterly enchanting escapade with the promise of bigger adventures to come."" -- Booklist ""Descriptions of magic imbue the story with life. The book replicates the whimsy and subtle feminism of Hayao Miyazaki's work. Bursting with empathy and magical delights."" -- Kirkus Reviews" Author InformationRyan Graudin is the award-winning author of several young adult novels, including the Carnegie nominated Wolf By Wolf duology, Invictus, and The Walled City. She lives in Charleston, South Carolina, with her husband and two daughters. You can find her online at ryangraudin.com. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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