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The Rise of the Remarkables: The Thaumagician's Revenge

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The Rise of the Remarkables: The Thaumagician's Revenge by Gareth Ward is a thrilling adventure set in a world where extraordinary individuals, known as Remarkables, navigate challenges and rivalries. The story centres around a young apprentice learning the ropes of thaumaturgy, a magical science, while dealing with the vengeful schemes of a formidable foe. Packed with intrigue, magic, and bravery, this enchanting tale explores themes of friendship and perseverance.
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You might enjoy this book if you love thrilling adventures set in a fantastical world filled with magic and wonder. Perfect for young readers intrigued by a story packed with unique characters, clever twists, and a blend of mystery and imagination, it offers an exciting escape that keeps you guessing at every turn.

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The Rise of the Remarkables: The Thaumagician's Revenge

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The next crackingly paced, steampunk thrill ride from award-winning master of the genre, Gareth Ward.


Following on from the dramatic events of the first book in "The Rise of the Remarkables" duology, Brasswitch and Bot, we find Wrench and Bot on the hunt for Plum with the aid of Thirteen. Plum is more dangerous than ever and appears to be recruiting more aberrations – determined to re-open the rupture. Meanwhile, the events of the Minster Schism have drained Wrench of her magic and she begins lessons with Master Tranter in attempt to re-kindle her powers. It is here that she meets Vexanna, Thirteen’s new apprentice thaumagician. They will all have their roles to play, as Wrench works to discover the truth about her past – and make it to her future alive.

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The Rise of the Remarkables: The Thaumagician's Revenge is praised for its action-packed and dramatic narrative combined with a sense of humour. This steampunk novel, ideal for middle-grade students, skilfully blends adventure, mystery, and magic set in the Victorian era.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760652227

Publisher: Walker Books Australia

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: Walker Books Australia

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 309g

Pages: 352

About the Author

Gareth Ward, a.k.a. The Great Wardini is a magician, hypnotist, storyteller, bookseller and author. He has worked as a Royal Marine Commando, Police Officer, Evil Magician and Zombie. He basically likes jobs where you get to wear really cool hats. He currently resides in Hawke’s Bay, New Zealand where he runs two independent bookshops, Wardini Books and Wardini Books Napier, with his wife Louise. He has a goldfish called Luna, a dog called Tonks and is certain his letter from Hogwarts has been lost in the post.

His first novel, The Traitor and the Thief, a rip-roaring young adult Steampunk adventure, won the 2016 Storylines Tessa Duder Award, the 2018 Sir Julius Vogel Award for Best Youth Novel, a 2018 Storylines Notable Book Award and was a finalist in two categories at The New Zealand Book Awards for Children and Young Adults. His second novel, The Clockill and the Thief, was released in August 2019 and won the Sir Julius Vogel award for Best Youth Novel.

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