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Return to the spellbinding world of Cordelia Hatmaker in this soaring magical sequel to The Hatmakers. Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic & Harry Potter. Ever since Cordelia discovered the hidden map in her father’s precious telescope, she’s been searching the streets of London by starlight & trying to uncover its secrets. She’s sure that her missing father is out there somewhere, & that if she follows his map, she’ll finally discover the truth about his disappearance. She never expects to stumble upon a secret society of Mapmakers – or to learn that magic isn’t limited to the few Maker families, but is instead is all around, if you just know where to look... But danger is lurking around every corner, & Cordelia must convince the rival Maker families to work together for once – not only to bring her father home, but to save the very essence of magic itself... A gorgeous adventure from exceptional new storytelling talent, Tamzin Merchant, featuring beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar. Praise for The Hatmakers ‘ Wildly inventive... full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic & rebellious hope. I loved it’ Catherine Doyle ‘ Imaginative’ The Times ‘ An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic & heart’ Anna James ‘ Absolutely wonderful’ Emma Carroll ‘A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history & magic... Will appeal to Philip Pullman & Harry Potter fans’ Kirkus ‘A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail’ The Bookseller

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