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Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
The Jane Doe Chronicles #1
Series: The Jane Doe Chronicles
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Step inside. Don’t look back. Forward is the only way. His Dark Materials meets Mad Max in this unforgettable blockbuster adventure series about the world between the worlds, and one girl who is destined to save them all.
⭐ WINNER: ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children
⭐ LONGLISTED: Indie Book Awards: Best Children's Book
⭐ BEST BOOK for 12-Year-Olds by Dymocks
When a fierce quake strikes the remote island of Bluehaven, and her father disappears, Jane Doe is thrown headfirst into an epic quest to bring him home.
But this ain’t no ordinary rescue mission. Her father is lost in a place between worlds; a dangerous labyrinth of shifting rooms, infernal booby traps and secret gateways. And Jane has to find him fast, because someone else is searching for him, too. A man who knows her father’s secrets. A man who has an army. Along with a sidekick named Violet and the enigmatic Hickory, Jane is about to discover that this adventure is even bigger on the inside than it looks...
This is the blockbuster adventure the worlds have been waiting for!
Perfect for:
- Independent readers aged 10+ seeking fantasy/adventure with plenty of humour and heart
- Parents, teachers, and librarians seeking entertaining middle-grade fiction
- Readers looking for excellently layered and compelling LGBTQI representation
- Fans of bestselling series such as Nevermoor, Wings of Fire, Percy Jackson, Artemis Fowl, and Skulduggery Pleasant
Discover all the books in the Jane Doe Chronicles now:
- Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
- Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls
- Jane Doe and the Quill of All Tales
- Jane Doe and the God of All Hours (coming in 2025)
Series: The Jane Doe Chronicles
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Jane Doe and the Quill of All Tales
A dangerous new world. An epic new quest. A thrilling new blockbuster entry in the best-selling middle-grade series, The Jane Doe Chronicles. Jane Doe and the Quill of All Tales introduces us to Jane Doe, who is no ordinary girl. A child of three ancient gods, she can control the Manor, a sacred labyrinthine realm between worlds. However, it seems...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
Step inside. Don’t look back. Forward is the only way. His Dark Materials meets Mad Max in this unforgettable blockbuster adventure series about the world between the worlds, and one girl who is destined to save them all. ⭐ WINNER: ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children ⭐ LONGLISTED: Indie Book Awards: Best Children's Book ⭐ BEST BOOK for...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jane Doe and the God of All Hours
A lost girl. A nefarious god. A secret path to save the worlds. In the explosive finale to the beloved and best-selling Jane Doe Chronicles, Jane faces an impossible battle against an all-powerful enemy – and the fate of every Otherworld hangs in the balance. Jane Doe has vanished. Her friends have scattered. The God-King has claimed the Otherworlds, victorious....Paperback$2599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls
Strap in. Hold on tight. The follow-up to the award-winning Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds is here! Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls finds Jane in more danger than ever before. Her father is still imprisoned. The Manor – the hallowed world between worlds – is still dying. The villainous Roth is still searching for...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Jane Doe Chronicles: Books 1-3
STEP INSIDE. DON’T LOOK BACK.FORWARD IS THE ONLY WAY. When a fierce quake strikes the remote island of Bluehaven and her father disappears, Jane Doe is thrown headfirst into an epic quest to bring him home. But this is no ordinary rescue mission. Jane’s father is lost in a dangerous labyrinth between worlds, and she isn’t the only one desperate...Set$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls
Strap in. Hold on tight. The follow-up to the award-winning Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds is here! Jane Doe is in more danger than ever before. Her father is still imprisoned. The Manor – the hallowed world between worlds – is still dying. The villainous Roth is still searching for the mythical, all-powerful Cradle Sea. Worst of...PaperbackSold Out -
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
Step inside. Don’t look back. Forward is the only way. His Dark Materials meets Mad Max in this unforgettable blockbuster adventure series about the world between the worlds, and one girl who is destined to save them all. ⭐ WINNER: ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children ⭐ LONGLISTED: Indie Book Awards: Best Children's Book ⭐ BEST BOOK for...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?
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds is praised for its thrilling narrative, inventive universe, and dynamic characters. Reviewers highlight its fast-paced adventure, engaging plot, and the charming lead character of Jane, often drawing comparisons to Indiana Jones for its high-stakes quests and action-packed sequences. The book's atmospheric and intricately crafted world captivates readers, promising an exciting journey filled with mystery and wonder.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781760501815
Publisher: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 August 2018
Country: Australia
Imprint: Hardie Grant Children's Publishing
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 148.0mm
Height: 208.0mm
Weight: 388g
Pages: 432
About the Author
Jeremy Lachlan was born and raised on Wiradjuri country, in Griffith, New South Wales, Australia. A former bookseller, he completed his honours degree in creative writing at the University of Canberra, and now calls Sydney home. His debut novel, Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds, was the Australian Book Industry Award winner for Book of the Year for Older Children, and its sequel, Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls, was shortlisted for the same award. The Jane Doe Chronicles have been published locally and internationally. But all this pales in comparison to the $100 he once took home in a karaoke competition.
He came up with the idea for the Jane Doe Chronicles while lost in the Cairo Museum.
Also by Jeremy Lachlan
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Jane Doe and the Quill of All Tales
A dangerous new world. An epic new quest. A thrilling new blockbuster entry in the best-selling middle-grade series, The Jane Doe Chronicles. Jane Doe and the Quill of All Tales introduces us to Jane Doe, who is no ordinary girl. A child of three ancient gods, she can control the Manor, a sacred labyrinthine realm between worlds. However, it seems...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
Step inside. Don’t look back. Forward is the only way. His Dark Materials meets Mad Max in this unforgettable blockbuster adventure series about the world between the worlds, and one girl who is destined to save them all. ⭐ WINNER: ABIA Book of the Year for Older Children ⭐ LONGLISTED: Indie Book Awards: Best Children's Book ⭐ BEST BOOK for...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jane Doe and the God of All Hours
A lost girl. A nefarious god. A secret path to save the worlds. In the explosive finale to the beloved and best-selling Jane Doe Chronicles, Jane faces an impossible battle against an all-powerful enemy – and the fate of every Otherworld hangs in the balance. Jane Doe has vanished. Her friends have scattered. The God-King has claimed the Otherworlds, victorious....Paperback$2599Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls
Strap in. Hold on tight. The follow-up to the award-winning Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds is here! Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls finds Jane in more danger than ever before. Her father is still imprisoned. The Manor – the hallowed world between worlds – is still dying. The villainous Roth is still searching for...Paperback$2299Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
The Jane Doe Chronicles: Books 1-3
STEP INSIDE. DON’T LOOK BACK.FORWARD IS THE ONLY WAY. When a fierce quake strikes the remote island of Bluehaven and her father disappears, Jane Doe is thrown headfirst into an epic quest to bring him home. But this is no ordinary rescue mission. Jane’s father is lost in a dangerous labyrinth between worlds, and she isn’t the only one desperate...Set$5999Unit price /UnavailableAvailableShips in 4-6 weeks -
Jane Doe and the Key of All Souls
Strap in. Hold on tight. The follow-up to the award-winning Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds is here! Jane Doe is in more danger than ever before. Her father is still imprisoned. The Manor – the hallowed world between worlds – is still dying. The villainous Roth is still searching for the mythical, all-powerful Cradle Sea. Worst of...PaperbackSold Out
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