The Chosen Ones
- 4 Apr 2019
- 9781782119326
- £7.99
- 384 pp
- 129×198mm
- 5 Apr 2018
- 9781782119319
- £6.39
- 368 pp
- 5 Apr 2018
- 9781786892232
- £20.99
- 10 hrs 7 min
In a few words
The second in the thrilling Worldquake sequence, which began with Dragon’s Green, packed with magic and adventure – featuring mysterious new spells, talking animals and a deadly plan to destroy the worlds!
In a few words
The second in the thrilling Worldquake sequence, which began with Dragon’s Green, packed with magic and adventure
In a few words
The second in the thrilling Worldquake sequence, which began with Dragon’s Green, packed with magic and adventure. Read by Roger Allam.
A quest to create a magical book is at the centre of this thought-provoking fantasy novel . . . Wonderfully bibliophilic
Fascinating characters, a dramatic denouement, and an intriguing books-and-libraries subtext contribute to the success of this second book of the Worldquake series. A rich, original, and imaginative sequel for fantasy fans
A quest to create a magical book is at the centre of this thought-provoking fantasy novel . . . Wonderfully bibliophilic
Fascinating characters, a dramatic denouement, and an intriguing books-and-libraries subtext contribute to the success of this second book of the Worldquake series. A rich, original, and imaginative sequel for fantasy fans
A quest to create a magical book is at the centre of this thought-provoking fantasy novel . . . Wonderfully bibliophilic
Fascinating characters, a dramatic denouement, and an intriguing books-and-libraries subtext contribute to the success of this second book of the Worldquake series. A rich, original, and imaginative sequel for fantasy fans
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THERE IS MAGIC BEYOND THE REALWORLD . . .
When Effie and Maximilian both mysteriously vanish, friends Raven, Lexy and Wolf don’t know where to turn for help. Effie is in deep danger and she’s running out of time. To make things worse, Raven’s mother is caught up in a plot with the ruthless billionaire Albion Freake, who will stop at nothing to become invincible.
Can the school-friends save Effie and Maximilian and stop Albion Freake’s deadly plan, before it’s too late?
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THERE IS MAGIC BEYOND THE REALWORLD . . .
EFFIE TRUELOVE has learned to travel through magical books to the Otherworld.
MAXIMILIAN UNDERWOOD, Effie’s classmate, is more interested in the dark and forbidden Underworld.
When Effie and Maximilian both mysteriously vanish, their friends Raven, Lexy and Wolf don’t know where to turn for help. Raven is a witch and her horse, Echo, has revealed that Effie is in deep danger and time is running out.
To make things worse, Raven’s mother, the author Laurel Wilde, is caught up in a plot with the ruthless billionaire Albion Freake, who will stop at nothing to become invincible . . .
Where are Effie and Maximilian? Are their disappearances connected?
And can Albion Freake’s deadly plan be stopped?
More about
the book
THERE IS MAGIC BEYOND THE REALWORLD . . .
EFFIE TRUELOVE has learned to travel through magical books to the Otherworld.
MAXIMILIAN UNDERWOOD, Effie’s classmate, is more interested in the dark and forbidden Underworld.
When Effie and Maximilian both mysteriously vanish, their friends Raven, Lexy and Wolf don’t know where to turn for help. Raven is a witch and her horse, Echo, has revealed that Effie is in deep danger and time is running out.
To make things worse, Raven’s mother, the author Laurel Wilde, is caught up in a plot with the ruthless billionaire Albion Freake, who will stop at nothing to become invincible . . .
Where are Effie and Maximilian? Are their disappearances connected?
And can Albion Freake’s deadly plan be stopped?
PRAISE FOR THE WORLDQUAKE SEQUENCE:
The most exciting debut in children's fiction since HARRY POTTER
Joanne Harris
This tale of magical education is a cracker . . . has its own distinctive style
Otherworldly . . . 'Getting lost in a book' takes on new meaning
Will whisk you off on a spectacular adventure
PRAISE FOR THE WORLDQUAKE SEQUENCE:
The most exciting debut in children's fiction since HARRY POTTER
Joanne Harris
An entrancing novel that stands on its prose . . . set in a dystopian future after a massive quake has annihilated modern technology . . . She is far too inventive a writer ever to let us feel we've been here before
Superb fantasy *****
Lively, inventive, phrase-making fantasy . . . revels in evocative spells, names and descriptions of quaint shops, fabulous food and delicious interiors . . . has something of J.K. Rowling's capacity to delight
PRAISE FOR THE WORLDQUAKE SEQUENCE:
The most exciting debut in children's fiction since HARRY POTTER
Joanne Harris
This tale of magical education is a cracker . . . has its own distinctive style
Otherworldly . . . 'Getting lost in a book' takes on new meaning
Will whisk you off on a spectacular adventure
