Evenfall: The Golden Linnet

Name: Evenfall: The Golden Linnet
Brand: Gardners Books Ltd
SKU: 9780008552695
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By Alexander Armstrong

Series: Evenfall

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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S DEBUT FICTION BOOK * THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK * ‘A Da Vinci Code for kids’ – RICHARD OSMAN ‘A triumph … a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of... Read More

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THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S DEBUT FICTION BOOK *

THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK *

‘A Da Vinci Code for kids’ – RICHARD OSMAN

‘A triumph … a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of psychological realism, and a hero to whom every young reader is likely to relate.’ THE TELEGRAPH ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!’ – BEN MILLER

“A fabulous quest story … a total page turner.” – TOPPSTA READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Discover the thrilling children’s debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies, and fearsome foes!

For fans of Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials, Skandar, Percy Jackson, and Harry Potter.

………

An ancient magic. A deadly enemy. A reluctant hero.

12-year-old Sam’s world is blown apart when he discovers that his family was once at the heart of a secret society that had long protected the world. Now, a powerful enemy is closing in, destroying all in its path to find the Order’s hidden palace of Bellasis and the source of its powerful magic. Only Sam can stop them. But first, he must bring the Order together again.

The clock is ticking. Dark forces are massing. Sam must undertake perilous journeys, determine friend and foe, and discover his true powers. For this boy holds the future of the world in his hands …

Evenfall: The Golden Linnet reached number 5 in the TCM top 5000 Children’s chart Week w/e 14-SEP-2024.

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Evenfall: The Golden Linnet

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008552695

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 September 2025

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Farshore

Contributors:

Illustrated by Tom Roberts
Illustrated by Tom Roberts

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 352

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Alexander Armstrong Best Sellers at Book Hero Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational In Stock Books In Stock Kid's Books New Zealand's Best Selling Books Series: Evenfall Teen Thrills Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

About the Author

Alexander Armstrong is a multi-talented actor, writer, comedian, presenter and singer. From Armstrong and Miller to Have I Got News for You via Classic FM, Doctor Who, Pointless and Horrible Histories. He has, in a variety of capacities, been telling stories in some of the most successful television shows of the last two decades.

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