The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst

Name: The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781760875060
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By Jaclyn Moriarty

Series: A Kingdoms and Empires Book

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The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty is a delightful children's book set in a whimsical world of magic and mystery. The story follows a young girl named Esther who is often overshadowed by her sisters. When her school receives a new teacher and magical events unfold, Esther discovers her courage and unique capabilities to confront the challenges they face. The narrative is a blend of adventure and self-discovery, filled with charming characters and unexpected twists.
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You might enjoy this book if you love a mix of magic, adventure, and clever humour. It offers a delightful tale with a strong, resourceful young heroine, perfect for those who enjoy stories of courage and friendship set in an imaginative and enchanting world.

The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst

This CBCA Honour Book is a magical tale of mystery and adventure that proves that sometimes even ordinary middle children can be heroes, from the bestselling author of The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone and the award-winning The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars.

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HONOUR BOOK: 2021 CBCA Book of the Year, Younger Readers

SHORT-LISTED: 2021 Prime Minister's Literary Awards, Children's Literature

SHORT-LISTED: 2021 Queensland Literary Awards, Children's Book Award

Long ago, the little Prince of Cloudburst was stolen from the seashore by a Water Sprite. Now, ten years later, the prince has found his way home. The King and Queen are planning the biggest party in their Kingdom's history to welcome him.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Kingdoms and Empires, Esther Mettlestone-Staranise is looking forward to another year at Katherine Valley Boarding School. But she arrives to find a number of strange and unsettling changes. For one, her new teacher is rumoured to be an Ogre. Two mysterious students have joined the school, and one of Esther's classmates is an undercover Spellbinder. Most disturbingly, the mountains surrounding the school—usually a delight of glaciers, teashops, lakes and Faeries—are now crowded with wicked Shadow Mages.

As secrets and dangers escalate, Esther must find the answers to several puzzles. Why is her teacher behaving so oddly? Which of Esther's classmates is the Spellbinder, and can they really protect the school from gathering hordes of Shadow Mages? Could the Stolen Prince of Cloudburst be connected?

How can Esther—who is not talented like her sisters, nor an adventurer like her cousin, but just Esther—save her family, her school and possibly her entire world?

Series: A Kingdoms and Empires Book

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The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst by Jaclyn Moriarty is praised for its engaging tale told through the authentic voice of a 12-year-old, addressing themes like truth, resilience, and the role of safe adults without being didactic. It’s highlighted for its cleverness, emotional resonance, and ability to stand alone while offering a rich fantasy world reminiscent of Terry Pratchett’s Discworld, infused with humour and satire. The blend of danger, humour, and heroism delivers a splendid and entertaining adventure.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760875060

Publisher: A&U Children's

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 29 September 2020

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Contributors:

Illustrated by Kelly Canby

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 138.0mm

Height: 208.0mm

Weight: 692g

Pages: 544

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jaclyn Moriarty Series: A Kingdoms and Empires Book Young Adult

About the Author

Jaclyn Moriarty is the author of novels for children, young adults and adults, including the internationally bestselling Feeling Sorry for Celia and Finding Cassie Crazy, and the Colours of Madeleine trilogy. The first book in that trilogy, A Corner of White, won the NSW Premier's Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction, the Queensland Literary Award for Young Adult Fiction, and was short-listed for the Western Australian Premier's Awards. In the US, it was a Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor book, was short-listed for the Nebula (Andre Norton prize), and was a Kirkus Best Book of the Year. The second in the trilogy, The Cracks in the Kingdom, also won both the NSW and Queensland Literary Awards, was short-listed for the Victorian Premier's Awards, and won the Aurealis Award for Best Young Adult Fantasy. The Kingdoms and Empires books, a series of standalone books for 10 to 14-year-olds, include The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone, The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars and The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst. The first two books in the series have won and been short-listed for a number of prizes. A former media and entertainment lawyer, Jaclyn grew up in Sydney, lived in the US, the UK and Canada, and now lives in Sydney again.