By Alexander Armstrong (author) Part of the Evenfall series
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Discover the thrilling children's debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes! For fans of Philip Pullman's Dark Materials, Skandar, Percy Jackson and Harry Potter.
An ancient magic. A deadly enemy. A reluctant hero.
12-year-old Sam's world is blown apart when he discovers that his family was once at the heart of a secret society - The Order of the Evening - that had long protected the world. Now a powerful enemy is closing in, destroying all in its path to find the Order's hidden palace of Bellasis and the source of its powerful magic. Only Sam can stop them. But first, he must bring the Order together again.
The clock is ticking. Dark forces are massing. Sam must undertake perilous journeys, determine friend and foe, and discover his true powers. For this boy holds the future of the world in his hands …
It's time to enter a world of magic, intrigue, danger and glory … if you dare!
Now also available: Evenfall: The Tempest Stone
“I longed to have a really good adventure book as a child – something that was gripping. Evenfall has some funny moments, some character comedy, but it’s first and foremost a thriller for children. It’s quite high adrenaline, quite dark. When I say I’m writing a book for middle-grade readers, I’m also writing a book that I want to read, in which I would absolutely want to turn the next page.
It’s a book I hope grown ups reading would want to know every bit as much what’s going to happen next as the children they’re reading to.” – Alexander Armstrong
'A Da Vinci Code for kids' - Richard Osman
'A triumph … a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of psychological realism, and a hero to whom every young reader is likely to relate.' The Telegraph
'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!' - Ben Miller
Growing up in the North East of England and now himself the father of four boys, Alexander Armstrong knows all about the power and the joy of sharing stories.
His debut novel for children, Evenfall: The Golden Linnet , is inspired by his childhood and the mystical history of the ancient North. It’s a story that has lived in his head (rent free, Alexander points out) for many years. He is delighted finally to share it with you. And to get the room back.
Alexander has been lucky enough to be part of some of the most successful programmes of recent times from Armstrong and Miller to Have I Got News for You via Classic FM, Doctor Who, Hey Duggee, Horrible Histories, Pointless and Danger Mouse.
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Discover the thrilling children's debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Evenfall: The Golden Linnet and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Evenfall: The Golden Linnet features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Adventure Stories, Crime & Mystery, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Thrillers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Epic fantasy / heroic fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Mythic fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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Evenfall: The Golden Linnet was written by Alexander Armstrong and published by Farshore an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Evenfall: The Golden Linnet has 337 pages
Yes it is part of Evenfall series
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