By Henry Chancellor (author)
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Fantastical adventures abound in this spirited, richly-layered epic. If you were to judge this book by its beautiful cover, you may well expect an exciting, character-driven adventure with a classic flavour, and you’d be exactly right. Henry Chancellor’s epic (both in scope and size) Jack Joliffe Goes Forth tells the exhilarating tale of a 12-year-old girl (“Why am I called Jack?
I don’t know. That is one of the many mysteries in my life”) who’s unexpectedly summoned to be a Royal Keeper at St James’s Palace. The novel is narrated in Jack’s jaunty, whimsical voice as she discovers the strange, secret world that exists beneath the palace. A world of fantastical creatures (dragons, fairies and jabberwocks), and a young prince who insists he doesn’t want to become king.
A world in which Jack finds herself embroiled in palace intrigue and ancient magic. Though smartly paced and packed with action, at almost 600 pages, this is most likely to be enjoyed by more committed readers, with the glorious hardback format and characterful illustrations making it an ideal gift for 9+-year-olds who like to be well and truly absorbed by fantastical adventures set in richly-detailed worlds.
Joanne Owen, A LoveReading4Kids Ambassador
Jack Joliffe Goes Forth by Henry Chancellor
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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Jack Joliffe Goes Forth and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-10 years old
Jack Joliffe Goes Forth features in the following genres: Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Recommendations, Indie Books We Love, Indie Author Books
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Jack Joliffe Goes Forth was written by Henry Chancellor and published by One Line Books
Jack Joliffe Goes Forth has 575 pages
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