By Amy Wilson (author) , Eric Deschamps (illustrator) Part of the The Hexton Chronicles series
"There be much magic, mystery, and luxuriously lyrical storytelling in this first thrilling Hexton Chronicles novel."
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Deftly-paced and dancing with emotional depth through its first-person narrative, The Trouble With Magic , first book in Amy Wilson’s The Hexton Chronicles , opens with Fray fleetingly living a “nice safe life in Brigstone” when the pull of his Hexton birthplace and tangible magic of his grandfather’s Croxometer sees him cross the bridge to Hexton, armed with a letter of instructions (and warnings) from Old Skeg.
On arrival, the sense of mystery heightens. Hexton is, after all, where they know how to grow magic “to great, thundering resonance”. It’s also the place Fray’s family was banished from. Then comes escalating urgency when Fray realises that some folks regard his name and heritage as a curse, and when it becomes clear that the mysterious Croxometer, with its golden cogs and whirring dials, is a much-desired object.
While themes of family, friendship, and finding out who you and where you belong are threaded through the story, The Trouble With Magic is, above all, a beautifully-told magical adventure that will be adored by 9+-year-old fans of a certain fictional wizard , Kiran Millwood Hargrave’s lyrical adventures , and character-driven quests sparked by family secrets, and past mistakes.
The first in a rich and evocative magical fantasy series. Combining beautiful writing with a dark, sparkling adventure story, this book will stay with you long after you finish the last page! Perfect for fans of Anna James and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
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When Fray's hidden magic is revealed, he is forced back to Hexton - the magical town from which his family were banished.
With no one to trust and nowhere to turn, Fray must face people who see his very name as a curse, others who believe he might be the solution they've been searching for, and those desperate to get their hands on his mysterious Croxometer - one of the most powerful magical objects to ever exist.
And with the very essence of Hexton in danger, can Fray live up to his magical legacy while also finding the place where he belongs?
Editor Says: “It is so exciting to bring an author of Amy's calibre to the Nosy Crow fiction list. This is magical fantasy like we've never published before and I love the original take she has on it. Fray is a character who gives you all the feels!”
Amy Wilson has a background in journalism and lives in Bristol with her young family. She is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in Creative Writing and is the author of the critically acclaimed novels A Girl Called Owl – nominated for the CILIP Carnegie medal – and A Far Away Magic. Snowglobe is her third novel for Macmillan.
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The first in a rich and evocative magical fantasy series. Combining beautiful writing with a dark, sparkling adventure story, this book will stay with you long after you finish the last page!
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Hexton Chronicles: The Trouble with Magic and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Hexton Chronicles: The Trouble with Magic features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommendations, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
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The Hexton Chronicles: The Trouble with Magic was written by Amy Wilson and published by Nosy Crow
The Hexton Chronicles: The Trouble with Magic has 281 pages
Yes it is part of The Hexton Chronicles series
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