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The Lost Magician

By Piers Torday
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Set in the aftermath of World War II, The Lost Magician follows siblings Simon, Patricia, Evelyn, and Larry as they discover a magical library in a seemingly ordinary country house. Inside, they uncover realms of adventure, wonder, and danger where their courage and teamwork are tested. The story explores the timeless battle between knowledge and ignorance, offering young readers an engaging blend of fantasy and moral lessons.
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If you enjoy immersive adventures and the charm of discovering magical worlds reminiscent of classic fantasies, this enchanting tale will captivate your imagination. Perfect for children who love tales of bravery and the extraordinary, it offers a heart-warming journey that balances real-world emotions with fantastical elements.

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The Lost Magician

'If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.' A spellbinding adventure from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Last Wild trilogy.

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If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.

The new spellbinding fantasy adventure from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Last Wild trilogy.

1945. They have survived the Blitz, but when Simon, Patricia, Evelyn and Larry step through a mysterious library door, it is the beginning of their most dangerous adventure yet. They discover the magical world of Folio, where an enchanted kingdom of fairy knights, bears and tree gods is under threat from a sinister robot army.

The many stories of the Library are locked in eternal war, and the children's only hope is to find their creator - a magician who has been lost for centuries.

What they find will change not just their own lives, but the fate of the world, for ever...

An ode to the world of NARNIA, The Lost Magician is a classic in the making from one of the UK's most talented children's authors.

Praise for Piers Torday:

'The new master of books for children who like magic and modernity with their lust for adventure' - The Times

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The Lost Magician by Piers Torday has been praised for blending magic with modern adventure. Critics commend Torday for his understanding of sibling dynamics, the imaginative power of healing, and handling themes of grief. Acknowledged as one of the prominent contemporary children's writers, his work is compared to classics, featuring a vivid narrative style that captivates young readers.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781784294502

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Quercus Children's Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 352

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Piers Torday Young Adult

About the Author

Piers Torday began his career in theatre and then television as a producer and writer. His first book for children, The Last Wild, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Award, nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Medal and is being adapted for the stage by the Unicorn and National Theatre. His second book, The Dark Wild, won the Guardian Children's Fiction Prize. Other titles include There May Be A Castle (People's Book Award finalist), which was adapted for the stage by the Little Angel Theatre, The Lost Magician (Teach Primary Book Award) and Midnight Treasure, the New Statesman Children's Book of the Year. He recently adapted The Box of Delights for the RSC. Other stage adaptations include Christmas Carol and The Wind in the Willows (Wilton's Music Hall).

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