Magicalia: Race of Wonders
Feel the magic, conjure the impossible! A girl channels her emotions to summon incredible creatures and rescue her dad in sensational science-packed fantasy
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Walker Books Ltd
Published:2nd May '24
Should be back in stock very soon
“Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds in this sensational science-packed fantasy” LoveReading4Kids
From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a SPECTACULAR FANTASY series for 9+ set in a world of MAGICAL CREATURES shaped by emotions, perfect for fans of POKÉMON, Skandar and Impossible Creatures.
FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE.
When her dad is kidnapped by a woman with a giant hamstoceros, Bitsy and best friend Kosh are swept into a secret world of ancient meteorites and strange beasts called magicores, each conjured using a different emotion. Using a powerful bestiary called Magicalia, the friends must quickly become conjurors themselves, before following a trail of clues that will take them from London to India to Paris, in a race to rescue Bitsy’s dad from a mysterious villain…
Full of unexpected twists, secret organizations and a sparkling of science, this is thrilling fantasy adventure for readers 9+. And don't miss the next books in the series: Magicalia: Thief of Shadows and Magicalia: Storm of Chaos.
PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:
“Full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures.” Swapna Haddow, bestselling author of Dave Pigeon
“Readers of all ages will want a ‘magicore’ of their own!” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander
“Adventures aplenty, with oodles of scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews
"Hugely inventive." The Bookseller
Fun, fast and ferociously readable, I loved every minute of Bitsy’s and Kosh's adventures with the magicores. Pokémon meets Diana Wynne Jones in this outstanding start to a fantastic series. Already one of my favourite books of 2024! * Elle McNicoll *
Jennifer Bell makes the impossible seem possible in this fantastical, pacy and hugely impressive story that’s filled with around-the-world adventure, intricate world building and magical creatures that are conjured from different emotions. It’s an absolute triumph! * Mel Taylor-Bessent *
Spectacular! A world-beating feat of imagination, as enthralling as it is exciting. Climb on board your ozoz, and hold on tight! * Sinéad O'Hart *
Magicalia had me gripped from chapter one, with thrilling twists and magical creatures at every turn. A spellbinding read. * Rachel Chivers Khoo *
Magicalia is a thrilling story with brilliant, loveable characters. Bell’s storytelling is wonderful and the world she creates bursts with technicolour – I absolutely raced through it. * Jasbinder Bilan *
- Short-listed for Wolverhampton Children's Book Award.
ISBN: 9781529506143
Dimensions: 196mm x 126mm x 26mm
Weight: 240g
352 pages