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Troubletwisters: Troubletwisters 1
Series: TROUBLE TWISTERS
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See moreTwins Jaide and Jack Shield are about to discover a secret - that they're Troubletwisters and must defend the world against a dark, evil force. And they're about to discover the powers that go with that secret. The exciting, mysterious first book in a major series from fantasy masters Garth Nix and Sean Williams.
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When their home mysteriously explodes around their ears, twins Jack and Jaide are sent to stay with a grandmother they have never met, in a town they have never heard of.
Portland might seem boring and quiet, but it soon becomes apparent that Grandma X is more than a little eccentric, and there are very strange happenings in the town.
Talking cats, swarms of cockroaches, a miniature tornado trashing their room - the twins are about to find out what it means to be a Troubletwister!
Series: TROUBLE TWISTERS
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Troubletwisters: Troubletwisters 1
When their home mysteriously explodes around their ears, twins Jack and Jaide are sent to stay with a grandmother they have never met, in a town they have never heard of. Portland might seem boring and quiet, but it soon becomes apparent that Grandma X is more than a little eccentric, and there are very strange happenings in the town....Paperback$2600Elsewhere:$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Missing, Presumed Evil: Troubletwisters 4
Trouble is looming over the quiet coastal town of Portland. A door has been opened to the Evil Dimension, and twins Jack and Jaide are about to face their greatest challenge ever... In Missing, Presumed Evil, Jack and Jaide Shield finally learn what it means to be a warden in training as they pit their wits and gifts against mysterious...Paperback$2799Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Mystery of the Golden Card: Troubletwisters 3
The death of reclusive Young Master Rourke sets in train a series of events that seem innocent but steadily add up to something much more sinister. Jack and Jaide's father demands their help with a secret mission: to help find a lost golden card, the Card of Translocation, hidden somewhere inside the Rourke estate. He forbids them to breathe a...PaperbackSold Out
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
Troubletwisters: Troubletwisters 1 receives praise for its engaging blend of mystery and fantasy, capturing young readers with its intriguing plot and relatable characters. The inventive world-building and the authors' ability to maintain suspense and action throughout the story are highly appreciated. Some reviews mention that the pacing can feel uneven, but overall, the book is celebrated for being an entertaining read for its target audience.
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ISBN: 9781742373980
Publisher: A&U Children's
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 May 2011
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 356g
Pages: 328
About the Author
Garth Nix is best known for his award-winning fantasies Sabriel, Lirael and Abhorsen and the seven books of the Keys to the Kingdom series. Sean Williams is best known for his award-winning space opera series and is the author of Star Wars: The Force Unleashed, the Broken Land trilogy for young adults and the Books of the Change.
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