Emerald Atlas

#1 Books of Beginning

John Stephens

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Corgi
01 May 2012

Fantasy; Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Urban Fantasy; Young Adult Fantasy; Young Adult Fantasy

Series: The Books of Beginning

The first thrilling book in the most exciting children's fantasy series since Harry Potter.

The first thrilling book in the most exciting children's fantasy series since Harry Potter.

They were taken from their beds one frozen night, when the world was covered in snow. The silhouette of a tall, thin man has haunted Kate ever since.

Ten years on, Kate, Michael and Emma have grown up in a string of miserable orphanages, and all memories of their parents have faded to a blur. Arriving at Cambridge Falls,

the children quickly realise there is something different about this place - and Kate feels sure she has seen the dark, crooked house before.

As they explore, they discover an old, empty leather book. The moment they touch it, an ancient magical prophecy is set irrevocably in motion, and the children are thrown into a dangerous alternate reality of dark enchantments and terrifying monsters.

Only they can prevent the terrible event that will ruin Cambridge Falls - and stop the world from falling into complete devastation.

By: John Stephens
Imprint: Corgi
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: 1
Dimensions: Height: 197mm, Width: 130mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 298g
ISBN: 9780552564021
ISBN 10: 0552564028
Series: The Books of Beginning
Pages: 432
Publication Date: 01 May 2012
Recommended Age: From 9 to 11 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , 9-11 years , Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

John Stephens received his MFA in Creative Writing from the University of Virginia in 1998. He then moved to Los Angeles, where he has worked as a writer-producer on Gilmore Girls and The O.C. John Stephens is taking leave from his television career to pursue his passion for writing for children. The Emerald Atlas is his first novel.

Reviews for Emerald Atlas (#1 Books of Beginning)

Dark magic aplenty -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller A magical, roller-coaster of a read -- Vanessa Lewis The Bookseller Ambitious, entertaining, magical and whimsical, this marks a strong beginning to a new trilogy, invoking just a little Harry Potter and Series of Unfortunate Events along the way Realms of Fantasy magazine, USA It's bright and energetic and has some exciting set pieces -- Patrick Ness Guardian Stephens spins a tightly paced, engaging yarn The New York Times