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Name: Magicalia: Island of Secrets
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Impossible Creatures meets Pokémon in this science-packed fantasy adventure for kids 8-12

By Jennifer Bell

Series: Magicalia

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Journey into a world of incredible creatures… The spectacular final book in the science-packed fantasy series for ages 8+ where emotions are living, breathing, magical beasts! For fans of Pokémon, Impossible Creatures and Skandar From the internationally bestselling author of The Uncommoners and Wonderscape A perfect... Read More

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Journey into a world of incredible creatures… The spectacular final book in the science-packed fantasy series for ages 8+ where emotions are living, breathing, magical beasts!

For fans of Pokémon, Impossible Creatures and Skandar

From the internationally bestselling author of The Uncommoners and Wonderscape

A perfect introduction for readers who are just beginning to explore the world of fantasy and adventure… "An absolute winner and new classic." School Library Journal on Magicalia

When a huge energy surge reveals the location of the Island of Secrets – the place farthingstone was first discovered – the race is on to reach it before the evil villain Riddlejax. As the conjuring world prepares for war, friends Bitsy, Kosh, and Mateo must draw on the help of incredible magicores as they follow a trail of riddles that leads them straight to the heart of the final battle.

Read all the books in this incredible series and meet all the magicores to discover your favourite:

- Magicalia: Race of Wonders

- Magicalia: Thief of Shadows

- Magicalia: Storm of Chaos

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"Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!" - Mel Taylor-Bessent From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a spectacular new fantasy series for ages 9 and up. Set in a world of magical creatures, ancient meteorites, and secret organisations, Magicalia is irresistible to fans of Pokémon, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, and Fantastic...

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Magicalia: Storm of Chaos

"Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!" - Mel Taylor-Bessent The third thrilling adventure in a spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures, dramatic locations, and amazing science. Fans of Pokémon, Skandar, and Impossible Creatures won't be able to put this book down! FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE. An incredible new...

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Magicalia: Island of Secrets

Journey into a world of incredible creatures… The spectacular final book in the science-packed fantasy series for ages 8+ where emotions are living, breathing, magical beasts! For fans of Pokémon, Impossible Creatures and Skandar From the internationally bestselling author of The Uncommoners and Wonderscape A perfect introduction for readers who are just beginning to explore the world of fantasy and...

By Jennifer Bell

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Magicalia: Thief of Shadows

“Up there with Skandar and Impossible Creatures. An absolute triumph!” Mel Taylor-Bessent Bitsy and Kosh are on the run in the second page-turning adventure in the spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magicores and amazing science! Perfect for 8+ fans of Skandar, Impossible Creatures and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE...

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529522471

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 11 March 2027

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 352

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About the Author

Londoner Jennifer Bell worked as a children's bookseller at a world-famous bookshop before becoming an author. Her debut series, The Uncommoners, was an international bestseller and has been translated into sixteen different languages. She is also the author of Agents of the Wild, a wildlife-rescue series for younger readers, and the time-travel duology Wonderscape and Legendarium. Her latest fantasy series, Magicalia, is about a secret world of amazing creatures conjured from different emotions.

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