Arkspire

Product Description

‘A triumph... The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful & the adventure magnificent.’ – A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar & the Unicorn Thief ‘ Full of fabulous characters, fantastic humour & breakneck thrills.’ – Jonathan Stroud, bestselling author of Lockwood & Co. Glorious, powerful, magic; a city of twists, turns & tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover... welcome to the world of Arkspire. Arkspire is a city obsessed by magic. The five Arcanists – a group of all-powerful magicians – have protected the great city for as long as anyone can remember. Within the hustle & bustle of these cobbled streets lives Juniper Bell, a thief who’d do anything for her family – even her unbelievably annoying sister, Elodie. Then one night, something incredible happens. A mysterious stolen relic (nothing to do with Juni, ahem…) explodes, revealing a mysterious creature, Cinder – who appears to ‘bond’ with Juni. The only creatures like that are allegedly dangerous enemies of the Arcanists... & it’s not long before they turn their attention to Juni. Soon Juni, Cinder & everyone she loves are pulled into an extraordinary world of magic, power & prestige – but also grave danger. It seems the world Juni thought she knew is nothing but a lie – & now only Juniper & Cinder can bring it down. A thrilling adventure & astonishingly illustrated new fantasy series, from the bestselling author of Frostheart. Praise for the Frostheart series: ‘ Wild, funny, lavishly illustrated & filled with excitement’ – The Guardian ‘A rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart & unforgettable characters’ – The Bookseller ‘ Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next’ – The Times