Magicalia: Race of Wonders: Journey into a world of incredible creatures in science-packed fantasy adventure for kids 8-13 where emotions are living, breathing, magical beasts

From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a spectacular science-packed fantasy series for 8+ set in a world of magical creatures shaped by emotions, perfect for fans of Pokémon, Skandar and Impossible Creatures. JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES... 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:“Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds in this sensational science-packed fantasy.” LoveReading4Kids“Full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures.” Swapna Haddow, bestselling author of Dave Pigeon“A super-exciting and unputdownable story.” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander“Bursting with magic and adventure.” Mini Travellers“An absolute winner.” School Library Journal“Prepare to be swept across the world and into ones you never knew existed…” Read for Good“Hugely inventive.” The Bookseller"Electrifying.” Armadillo Magazine“Spellbinding.” Red Reading Hub“An amazing world of wonders and adventures.” Books Up North“Wonderful … bursts with technicolour.” Jasbinder Bilan, bestselling author of Asha and the Spirit Bird“Scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews“Fun, fast and ferociously readable.” Elle McNicoll, bestselling author of A Kind of Spark

"UP THERE WITH SKANDAR AND IMPOSSIBLE CREATURES. AN ABSOLUTE TRIUMPH!" MEL TAYLOR-BESSENT

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. Full of unexpected TWISTS, secret organizations and a sparkling of SCIENCE, this series will be irresistible to fans of POKÉMON, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

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…

PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:

"Fun, fast and ferociously readable." Elle McNicoll

"A world-beating feat of imagination!" Sinéad O''Hart

"Jennifer Bell makes the impossible seem possible ... an absolute triumph!" Mel Taylor-Bessent

“Thrilling twists and magical creatures at every turn.” Rachel Chivers Khoo

“Bursts with technicolour.” Jasbinder Bilan

"A proper rip-roaring adventure!" Dominique Valente

“A bold and exciting new world of magic.” Amy Sparkes

“Monstrously fun!" Andy Sagar

"Hooked from the very first page!" Swapna Haddow

“Witty, sharp, atmospheric and bold with an energy that never lets up.” Justin Somper

“A gloriously imaginative and thrilling adventure that guarantees to delight all young readers who ever wished for magic … I long to live in the world of Magicalia!” Lizzie Huxley-Jones

“Jennifer Bell does it again, conjuring a delightful, sometimes-cute, often-dangerous pantheon of magical creatures in this super-exciting and unputdownable story. Readers of all ages will want a ‘magicore’ of their own!” Thomas Taylor

"True magic ... Jennifer Bell’s story’s got wonders to spare, and this is just the beginning…” Sarwat Chadda

"Magicalia is a globe-trotting triumph! With a deftly-crafted new world at her fingertips, Jennifer Bell’s imagination knows no bounds. Rich in magic and filled with warmth, Bell’s storytelling prowess holds the power of an omega-level magicore!" Richard Pickard

"With twists and turns on almost every page, this hugely inventive adventure is deliciously addictive." The Bookseller

• | Author: Jennifer Bell
• | Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
• | Publication Date: May 02, 2024
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• | Binding: Paperback / softback
• | ISBN-13: 9781529506143
• | ISBN-10: 152950614X