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Galloglass
Series: Worldquake
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The third in the thrilling Worldquake sequence,packed with adventure, Midwinter spells and missing cats
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EVERYTHING IS MADE OF MAGIC . . .
Effie Truelove and her friends Lexy, Wolf, Maximilian, and Raven must use their magical skills to defeat the Diberi, a corrupt organisation intent on destroying the worlds at Midwinter. However, during a visit to the Otherworld, Effie is mistaken and imprisoned for being a galloglass—a dangerous, selfish islander.
Can Effie and her friends reunite before total destruction is wreaked upon the universe?
Series: Worldquake
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After the worldquake, magic is seeping into our world. Effie Truelove is a new pupil at the Tusitala School for the Gifted, Troubled and Strange, with its twisted grey spires and an English teacher so frightening she gives the class nightmares. When her beloved grandfather is brutally attacked, Effie promises to look after his magical books. But then shady book-collector...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Galloglass
EVERYTHING IS MADE OF MAGIC . . . Effie Truelove and her friends Lexy, Wolf, Maximilian, and Raven must use their magical skills to defeat the Diberi, a corrupt organisation intent on destroying the worlds at Midwinter. However, during a visit to the Otherworld, Effie is mistaken and imprisoned for being a galloglass—a dangerous, selfish islander. Can Effie and her...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Chosen Ones
THERE IS MAGIC BEYOND THE REAL WORLD . . . 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...Paperback$1899Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks
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Galloglass by Scarlett Thomas is part of the Worldquake series, celebrated for its inventive exploration of blending reality with the literary and magical worlds. The story captivates with its clever humour and philosophical depth, drawing comparisons to the magical allure of Harry Potter. With its enchanting style and thought-provoking narrative about creating a magical book, the novel offers a compelling escape into a rich, fantastical realm while maintaining a unique voice that sets it apart from familiar tales.
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ISBN: 9781782119357
Publisher: Canongate Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 02 April 2020
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Canongate Books
Edition: Main
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 23.0mm
Width: 129.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 256g
Pages: 384
About the Author
Scarlett Thomas has always loved stories, magic and mysterious places. She tried (and failed) to write her first novel when she was six. Since then she has successfully written lots of novels, but this is her first series for children. She lives near the sea in an old house full of books, and is a professor in the English department of the University of Kent.
Galloglass is the third volume in the Worldquake Sequence.
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