Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds

Name: Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds
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SKU: 9781760501815
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The Jane Doe Chronicles #1

By Jeremy Lachlan

Series: The Jane Doe Chronicles

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Summary

Jane Doe and the Cradle of All Worlds by Jeremy Lachlan follows the story of Jane Doe, a young girl whose life on the tiny island of Bluehaven is marked by mystery and adventure. When her father's disappearance sparks chaos, Jane must embark on a perilous journey into an unfathomable labyrinth. This magical realm challenges her wits and courage as she battles to uncover the secrets of the Cradle and save both her father and the world.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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Description

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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

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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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

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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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

Available
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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....

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$25⁹⁹

Available
Ships 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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

Available
Ships 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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Set

$59⁹⁹

Available
Ships 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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

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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

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Jeremy Lachlan Series: The Jane Doe Chronicles Young Adult Young Adult Mystery & Thriller

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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

Available
Ships 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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

Available
Ships 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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

Available
Ships 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....

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$25⁹⁹

Available
Ships 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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

Paperback

$22⁹⁹

Available
Ships 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...

By Jeremy Lachlan

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$59⁹⁹

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