Race of Wonders

#1 Magicalia

Jennifer Bell

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Walker Books
01 July 2024

Children's & Educational; Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Animal stories (Children's&YA)

Series: Magicalia

“Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds in this sensational science-packed fantasy” LoveReading4Kids

From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a SPECTACULAR FANTASY series for 9+ set in a world of MAGICAL CREATURES shaped by emotions, perfect for fans of POKÉMON, Skandar and Impossible Creatures.

FEEL THE MAGIC. CONJURE THE IMPOSSIBLE.

When her dad is kidnapped by a woman with a giant hamstoceros, Bitsy and best friend Kosh are swept into a secret world of ancient meteorites and strange beasts called magicores, each conjured using a different emotion. Using a powerful bestiary called Magicalia, the friends must quickly become conjurors themselves, before following a trail of clues that will take them from London to India to Paris, in a race to rescue Bitsy’s dad from a mysterious villain…

Full of unexpected twists, secret organizations and a sparkling of science, this is thrilling fantasy adventure for readers 9+. And don't miss the next books in the series: Magicalia: Thief of Shadows and Magicalia: Storm of Chaos.

PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:

“Full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures.” Swapna Haddow, bestselling author of Dave Pigeon

“Readers of all ages will want a ‘magicore’ of their own!” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander

“Adventures aplenty, with oodles of scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews

""Hugely inventive."" The Bookseller

By: Jennifer Bell
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 196mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 26mm
Weight: 240g
ISBN: 9781529506143
ISBN 10: 152950614X
Series: Magicalia
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 July 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 13 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Londoner Jennifer Bell worked as a children’s bookseller at a world-famous bookshop before becoming an author. Her debut novel, The Uncommoners: The Crooked Sixpence, was an international bestseller. She is also the author of Agents of the Wild, an adventure series for younger readers; Wonderscape, which was selected as a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and is inspired by some of her favourite heroes from history and her love of gaming; and Legendarium, which celebrates incredible legends from around the world. Magicalia: Race of Wonders is the first in an exciting new fantasy series. Find out more about Jennifer at www.jennifer-bell-author.com or say hello on Twitter at @jenrosebell and Instagram @jenbellauthor.

Reviews for Race of Wonders (#1 Magicalia)

Fun, fast and ferociously readable, I loved every minute of Bitsy’s and Kosh's adventures with the magicores. Pokémon meets Diana Wynne Jones in this outstanding start to a fantastic series. Already one of my favourite books of 2024! * Elle McNicoll *