By Peter Bunzl (author) , Maxine Lee-Mackie (illustrator) Part of the Magicborn series
"The first in a sumptuous and enthralling new historical-fantasy adventure series"
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June 2022 Book of the Month | A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month May 2022
The magic which fuels this thrilling adventure will keep readers spell bound from start to finish! Set in a far off time and in a far off land the story tells of two children, Tempest and Peter. Both have one green eye and one blue eye. Both have lost their parents. And both are in great danger because they are MagicBorn which means that the Royal Sorcerer is determined to track them down…There is much wickedness in this world which Tempest and Peter must survive but also much kindness which helps to keep them safe. And throughout it all there’s thrumming magic which means that anything can happen.
The Curse is changed. You'll never know. The truth is lost. The lie will grow. The year is 1726 and the Royal Sorcerer of England is on the hunt for those who are magicborn.
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When Tempest is captured after accidentally unleashing a power she didn't know she had, she is taken to Kensington Palace alongside a boy like her, Peter. Trapped, Tempest and Peter find their magic flickering to life - and with it, long-buried memories. For they are the lost prince and princess of Fairyland, bound by a deadly curse and now the fairies are coming to get them. A battle is building - one only they can end. But who will survive?
The first in a sumptuous and enthralling new historical-fantasy adventure series from the bestselling author of The Cogheart Adventures.
'This is glorious storytelling rich in magic, adventure, danger and intrigue.' - The Bookseller
'Enthralling storytelling.' - Abi Elphinstone, author of Ever Dark
'A roller coaster of a story that left me breathless at the magical mayhem and characters...created. It's unlike anything I've read before. Superb!' - Yaba Badoe, author of Lionheart Girl
Peter Bunzl is a bestselling children’s author who writes about clockwork, hope and magic. Peter’s books have been translated into 16 languages and sold nearly half-a-million copies worldwide. He’s been nominated for numerous awards, including: the Carnegie, the Waterstones Book Prize, the Branford Boase and the Books are My Bag Readers Award. Peter grew up in London in a rambling Victorian house with 3 cats, 2 dogs, 1 little sister, an antique dealer dad and an artist mum. He always wanted to tell stories, and as a child found inspiration visiting film and TV sets where his mum worked as a costume designer. Before becoming an author, Peter studied animation at the National Film & Television School. He worked on 2 BAFTA-winning TV shows and wrote and directed several successful short films. He lives in London with his partner and their cat and dog.
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The Curse is changed. You'll never know.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Magicborn and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Magicborn features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Historical Fiction, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Magicborn was written by Peter Bunzl and published by Usborne Publishing Ltd
Magicborn has 363 pages
Yes it is part of Magicborn series
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