By Alex Foulkes (author) , Nikolas Ilic (illustrator) Part of the Ministry of Mischief series
"This book contains just as much fun as the original and even more, packed with jokes and the right amount of gross stuff, I absolutely loved it."
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The second installment in the brilliantly funny and exciting Ministry of Mischief series, The Takeover takes place in the Humanrealm where the imps have become completely trapped, and it’s up to Joey to get them back to their home world!
What I love about Alex Foulkes’ stories is that they are exhilarating and hilarious but they have a lot of heart, and that is why she’s one of the most popular middle grade authors at the school library that I manage. Foulkes is a master at creating memorable characters that find a way into your heart, they all have their unique eccentricities and foibles and I think that’s the key, they are realistic even though they have been plunged into unimaginable situations.
In The Takeover , Joey and his friends have been away from Impworld for two weeks and a lot has changed. Essentially, the imps are now spreading good luck instead of misfortune. This is written brilliantly by Foulkes, who injects her amazing charm, wit and magic into each scene.
The problem surrounding Impworld is that the Sprite Queen and her sprite minions have infiltrated the land and overthrown the imp king. So it’s up to Joey and Harry and their new imp friends to get the king back on the throne. Once again, Foulkes writes these scenes with Harry and his friends beautifully, both the impworld and the Humanrealm are brimming with life.
It’s very easy to get lost in these worlds, and I mean it in a good way. This book contains just as much fun as the original and even more, packed with jokes and the right amount of gross stuff, I absolutely loved it. It’s a testament to a great author when word of mouth spreads around a school to read a particular author, and Alex Foulkes has more than enough magic in her writing to make this happen. I highly recommend this fantastic series.
Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween!
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Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires , illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween!
Joey and Harry are back in another epic adventure with the imps from the Ministry of Mischief! This time, though, the imps are trapped in the Humanrealm and only Joey can help them return! Back through the magical portal door, Impworld has changed in the fortnight the gang has been away. The imps have stopped bringing their usual misfortune to humans and instead are spreading good luck.
And all because the Sprite Queen and her sprites have overthrown the imp king! Will Joey, Harry and the imps be able to get him to take back control? After all, can we really be lucky if all we have is good fortune?
Praise for Rules for Vampires: 'Fans of fast-paced, well-written gothic romps will devour Rules for Vampires ' Phil Earle, bestselling author of When the Sky Falls 'Deliciously dark, fangtastically feisty and gloriously gothic!' Laura Ellen Anderson, author of Amelia Fang 'Brilliant! It's a deadly funny, twisty, gothic romp with the loveliest vampire. Sara Ogilvie's illustrations are the perfect match' Jenny McLachlan, bestselling author of Land of Roar 'Wonderfully atmospheric, humorous and touching' Radiya Hafiza, author of Rumaysa
Alex Foulkes is from Stoke-on-Trent in the Midlands of England, and lives with her boyfriend and their dog, Mac, who is just small enough to sit on the back of a broomstick (very convenient!). She has worked as a teaching assistant and a school librarian. When she's not reading and reading and reading, she's writing her very own stories with chills, thrills, and maybe even a talking spider!
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Step into a land where being bad is one BIG adventure. The second title in a series filled with naughty magical creatures and unexpected friendships from Alex Foulkes, the bestselling author of Rules for Vampires, illustrated by Nikolas Ilic. Perfect for Halloween!Joey and Harry are back in another epic adventure with the imps from the Ministry of Mischief!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Ministry of Mischief: The Takeover and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Ministry of Mischief: The Takeover features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Star Books, Horror & Ghost Stories, Funny, Mystery / Mythology, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Supernatural and mythological creatures, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Ministry of Mischief: The Takeover was written by Alex Foulkes and published by Simon & Schuster Children's an imprint of Simon & Schuster UK
Ministry of Mischief: The Takeover has 341 pages
Yes it is part of Ministry of Mischief series
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