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The Magician Next Door

A fantastical adventure story for children aged 6, 7, 8, 9 who love magic, flying houses and stories about friendship
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Brief Description
A magical tale for readers aged 7+ from the author of The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice, with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout. “A charming story brimming with magic and wonder." – Hannah Gold "Original, exciting and full of warmth, magic and heart, this is a tale that will sweep... Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
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A magical tale for readers aged 7+ from the author of The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice, with gorgeous black-and-white illustrations throughout.

“A charming story brimming with magic and wonder." – Hannah Gold

"Original, exciting and full of warmth, magic and heart, this is a tale that will sweep you away." – Sinéad O’Hart

Late one night, a flying house crash-lands in ten-year-old Callie's garden. It is the home of magician Winnifred and all of her magical artefacts. Winnifred asks for Callie's help in finding her lost Wanderdust—until she realises it is Callie's sadness that is causing her malfunctioning magic.

With Winnifred's most precious magical possessions at risk from malicious fairies and dangerous giants, can Callie and her friend Sam find the Wanderdust in time to save the magician?

Praise for The Magician Next Door

“Sparkling with magic and heartfelt wonder." – Jennifer Bell

“Charming, heart-warming and fantastical. A gorgeous story about the importance of friendship and the magic of the memories we carry within us.” – Mel Taylor-Bessent

“An absolute modern classic – cosy and full of delights, with a beautifully drawn landscape and real emotional heart." – Zohra Nabi

“A thrilling and magical adventure story, with just the right amount of threat for younger children." – Irish Independent

"This is storytelling at its magical best." – Jenny McLachlan

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781529507911

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 March 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Alice McKinley
  • Illustrated by Alice McKinley

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 160g

Pages: 208

About the Author

Rachel Chivers Khoo was born in Belfast and spent most of her childhood sheltering in her local library from the endless Northern Irish rain. She studied English Literature at Oxford before working in book publishing. The Wishkeeper's Apprentice was her debut novel. You can say hello to Rachel online (Twitter: @Rach_Khoo; Instagram: @RachelChiversKhoo).
Alice McKinley writes and illustrates children’s books in her studio at the bottom of her garden. She has worked with Andersen Press, Little Tiger Press, Nobrow and Wonderbly.

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