The Summoner's Handbook

Name: The Summoner's Handbook
Brand: Hachette New Zealand Ltd
SKU: 9781444947700
Price: 37.99 NZD
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By Taran Matharu

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The Summoner's Handbook by Taran Matharu offers an imaginative exploration of the lore and magic within the summoner world. The narrative delves into the history and insights of summoning, detailing the creatures, spells, and challenges a summoner may encounter. It's an informative and adventurous companion for young readers keen on exploring the foundations of summoning magic.
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Format: Hardback

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Enter the world of the Summoner with this beautifully designed special edition handbook, including a complete illustrated Demonology and an exclusive new story - the never-seen-before diary of the Summoner who inspired the series hero, Fletcher. A perfect Christmas gift for all Summoner fans!

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Enter the world of the Summoner with this beautifully designed special edition handbook, including a complete illustrated Demonology and an exclusive new story.

"The ability to summon is passed down through the blood..."

Summoner: One who is gifted with the ability to summon demonic creatures that are emotionally connected to their human counterparts.

As brought to life in the bestselling Summoner series, the magic of summoning is also an art, with a story of its own. The Summoner's Handbook reveals the epic journal of James Baker, who inspired the series hero, Fletcher, to discover his own summoning abilities.

Along with a complete illustrated demonology, a guide to the basics of summoning and glorious artwork from the world of the Hominum Empire, you'll learn everything a Summoner should know, and more.

Beautifully rendered in two tone colours and full of detailed sketches, this hardback is the perfect treat for new and old fans of the New York Times bestselling SUMMONER series.

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?

The Summoner's Handbook by Taran Matharu, aimed at children, explores the enchanting world of summoning with captivating lore and practical insights. Readers appreciate the book for its detailed illustrations and engaging storytelling, providing a vivid expansion to the Summoner universe. It serves as an excellent companion for fans of the series, granting depth and background to the spellbinding adventures.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444947700

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 04 October 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 181.0mm

Height: 246.0mm

Weight: 637g

Pages: 224

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Children's Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Taran Matharu

About the Author

Taran was born in London in 1990 and found a passion for reading at a very early age. His love for stories developed into a desire to create his own, writing his first book at nine years old.

At twenty-two, while taking time off to travel, Taran began to write Summoner, taking part in Nanowrimo 2013. Thanks to Wattpad.com and updating daily, its popularity dramatically increased, reaching over three million reads in less than six months. After being featured by NBC News, Taran decided to launch his professional writing career and has never looked back.

The Summoner series has now been published in 15 territories and is a New York Times Bestseller. The Contender series is his second epic trilogy.

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