By Francesca Gibbons (author) , Chris Riddell (illustrator) Part of the A Clock of Stars series
"More adventure and excitement in a wonderful magical world"
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Imogen and Marie first followed the Shadow Moth through a door into another magical world by mistake. In this new adventure, they go through on purpose; after all, they need to prove to grown-ups, and particularly their mum’s boyfriend Mark, that Yaroslav and its creatures are real. But things, don’t go to plan and once again they find themselves trapped when the door closes behind them.
What’s worse, boring, irritating, bossy Mark is on the wrong side of the door too, then Marie is kidnapped by the beautiful but ruthless Anneshka. Imogen won’t go home without her little sister and Mark is no help, so she turns to her friend Milo, now King Miroslav, ruler of Yaroslav.
In their quest to save Marie they’re joined by Perla and her wildcat Konya. The adventures that befall this small gang are full of excitement and danger as they encounter all sorts of people and creatures, many of them magical, some friendly, some definitely not. There are constant surprises and, despite the tension and perils they face, lots of humour too. Francesca Gibbons has created a rich and enormously enjoyable story, one of those that readers will be truly sorry to finish.
You can read reviews from our Kids Reader Review Panel for the first book in this trilogy, The Shadow Moth.
The thrilling sequel to the bestselling middle-grade debut of autumn 2020, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize.
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Imogen and Marie return through the door in the tree to a whole new Yaroslav. Miro is king, but hates it. Anneshka is no longer Queen. . . and hates it. When Anneshka hears a prophecy that she will rule the Greatest Kingdom, she seizes Marie, believing her to be key to fulfilling it, and heads over the mountains.
Imogen and Miro chase after them, in hot pursuit. But what they find in the lands beyond will change everything again, and see them facing dangers they could never have imagined, both human and otherwise.
Beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Riddell, exciting and funny, the Clock of Stars trilogy is a timeless fantasy from the most astonishing new voice in middle grade.
Praise for The Shadow Moth:
An utterly wonderful, timeless magical adventure packed with all the best things about children's fiction. - Anna James, author of Pages & Co.
A Clock of Stars: The Shadow Moth fluttered straight into my heart. Sometimes you pick up a book and know - from the very first pages - that you're reading an instant classic. This is one of those books. Prepare to be spellbound. - Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo
Utterly irresistible and hugely imaginative, the first instalment of a thrilling, funny fantasy series finds two misbehaving sisters plunged into a magical kingdom to face a deadly threat. - Waterstones Best Books of 2020
...a sparkling debut... boasts a funny, engaging voice, a strong sibling dynamic and a bold, intransigent heroine - Guardian
Francesca Gibbons worked as a copywriter at a marketing agency before leaving to focus on her career as a children's author. The Shadow Moth is her debut novel. It was inspired by the gardens she visited as a child, and her love of folklore and monsters. It is the first book in the Clock of Stars trilogy.
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The thrilling sequel to the bestselling middle-grade debut of autumn 2020, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize. Imogen and Marie return through the door in the tree to a whole new Yaroslav.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Beyond the Mountains and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Beyond the Mountains features in the following genres: Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Beyond the Mountains was written by Francesca Gibbons and published by HarperCollins an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Beyond the Mountains has 497 pages
Yes it is part of A Clock of Stars series
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