Maggie Blue and the White Crow

Anna Goodall author

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Guppy Publishing Ltd

Published:2nd Mar '23

£12.99

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Maggie Blue and the White Crow cover

The thrilling second book about Maggie Blue and Hoagy, as they try and live a normal life in the real world - but the Dark World won't let them go, and when a white crow appears they become drawn back into the mystery and terror of a world where Maggie is more important than she knows...

The sequel to MAGGIE BLUE AND THE DARK WORLD finds Maggie trying to forget all about the her terrifying experience when saving her friend, Ida. But the Dark World can't, and won't, let her go – and she and cat Hoagy finds themselves drawn there yet again in the second thrilling story in this Costa-shortlisted series.Maggie Blue is adjusting to a quieter life, back living with her aunt Esme and hanging out with friends Ida and Will as well as her beloved Hoagy the cat. She tries to forget about the events of the previous year - but she's being watched, and one day a small white bird appears. Where has the white crow come from, and why won't it leave Maggie alone? Little does she know that the Dark World is waiting for her to return... and when Cynthia her mum is kidnapped and taken there, Maggie only has no choice but to go back. With the help of Hoagy and some new friends by her side, Maggie must go back to the place that she never wished to see again, if she's ever to see her mum - or gain control of her own life - again.

Stunning and immersive * E L Norry *
Deeply thoughtful, inventive and sophisticated fantasy… a gripping action adventure. * Nicki Thornton *
Finding light in a dark world has never been more relevant than it is today. Explores themes of identity and mental health with a deft and sensitive touch. * Lancashire Post *
[An] endearing, relatable thirteen-year-old heroine, in this beautifully-written book, with all the atmosphere, style and invention of classic children’s fantasy. * Lovereading *

Maggie Blue is back for her second adventure and the stakes are even higher. Another thrilling and distinctive fantasy adventure.

- Books for Keeps

* Books for Keeps *
Fraught with conflict, perilous journeys and unravelling secrets. Masterfully constructed… [with] underlying themes of mental health and the exploitation of the natural world. * Just Imagine *

ISBN: 9781913101817

Dimensions: 198mm x 129mm x 25mm

Weight: unknown

288 pages