The Greatest Kingdom

#3 Clock of Stars

Francesca Gibbons, Chris Riddell

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HARPER360
16 November 2022

Series: A Clock of Stars

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- This is the conclusion of what has been one of my favourite fantasy adventure stories! Imogen and Marie are settling back into ordinary life when greedy Anneshka discovers the access to this world, convinced it is the greatest kingdom she has been prophesised to rule. If that wasn't bad enough, the girls' almost-stepfather is very sick from something he literally picked up in the mines and a pair of baby velecours have appeared to wreak a bit of domestic havoc. The girls know that in order to solve the problems and thwart Anneshka they have to return through the door, if only they could find it... Characters from the first book (The Shadow Moth) reappear, old friends and foes turn up, and new denizens are introduced, and all-in-all this sparkling and pacy book, with Chris Riddell's fabulous illustrations, is a wholly satisfying reading experience! Lindy

The thrilling third volume in the bestselling middle-grade trilogy, beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Riddell

Step through the door in the tree and into another breathtaking adventure...

When Anneshka’s hunt for the greatest kingdom brings her into our world, Imogen and Marie know it’s bad news. But Anneshka isn’t their only problem. Mum’s boyfriend, Mark, is sick and getting sicker, thanks to the monsters he accidentally carried home.

Can the girls escape Anneshka and find a cure for Mark before it’s too late? Their quest will take them through the door in the tree and further than ever before, into the magical lands of Nedobyt beyond.

But there is more to this kingdom than meets the eye. Miro, Imogen and Marie must learn its secrets if they’re to save their families – and stop Anneshka once and for all...

By: Francesca Gibbons
Illustrated by: Chris Riddell
Imprint: HARPER360
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Volume: Book 3
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 129mm, Spine: 39mm
Weight: 450g
ISBN: 9780008355173
ISBN 10: 0008355177
Series: A Clock of Stars
Pages: 512
Publication Date: 16 November 2022
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Francesca Gibbons has been telling tall tales for as long as she can remember. She had the idea for The Shadow Moth when she was a child. Now it's the first book in her middle-grade trilogy, A Clock of Stars, due to be published by HarperCollins in October 2020. Fran did most of her growing up in Staffordshire. She read English at the University of Bristol and now lives in the Cotswolds with her husband. She also works as a freelance copywriter.

Reviews for The Greatest Kingdom (#3 Clock of Stars)

Praise for The Shadow Moth: An utterly wonderful, timeless magical adventure packed with all the best things about children's fiction. - Anna James, author of Pages & Co. A Clock of Stars: The Shadow Moth fluttered straight into my heart. Sometimes you pick up a book and know - from the very first pages - that you're reading an instant classic. This is one of those books. Prepare to be spellbound. - Carlie Sorosiak, author of I, Cosmo Utterly irresistible and hugely imaginative, the first instalment of a thrilling, funny fantasy series finds two misbehaving sisters plunged into a magical kingdom to face a deadly threat. - Waterstones Best Books of 2020 ...a sparkling debut... boasts a funny, engaging voice, a strong sibling dynamic and a bold, intransigent heroine Guardian