The Lost Book of Magic

#3 Grandest Bookshop in the World

Amelia Mellor

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Affirm Press
01 October 2024

Children's & Educational; Classic fiction (Children's&YA); Fantasy & magical realism (Children's&YA); Historical fiction (Children's&YA)

Series: Grandest Bookshop in the World

ABBEY'S BOOKSELLER PICK ----- Times are tough in drought-stricken Melbourne, but Pearl and Vally are horrified to learn that their father wants to relocate Cole’s Book Arcade to Sydney. When Pearl is offered enough magic to save the bookshop, she doesn’t think twice, but what has she gotten herself into? The only way Vally can save her is to approach their old enemy, the Obscurosmith, but that also comes at a cost.

This engrossing adventure – full of action, riddles and magic – concludes a trilogy, but can be read alone. Ages 8-12 Lindy

It's 1895, Melbourne is in crisis, and Pearl and Vally Cole's father has suggested the unthinkable: it might be time to close the grandest bookshop in the world.

When a ghostly visitor offers Pearl magic that could save her home, she seizes her chance. But her new friend is not what he seems, and the unstoppable magic in the palm of her hand comes at a terrible cost.

Vally can see just one way to save Pearl before she is lost forever. He must call upon the sinister magician who nearly destroyed the Cole family two years ago. But the Obscurosmith only performs the impossible for a price ...

Reunite with old friends, solve fiendish puzzles, and find five lost treasures from across the globe in this sweeping adventure that concludes the story of The Grandest Bookshop in the World.

By: Amelia Mellor
Imprint: Affirm Press
Country of Publication: Australia
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 128mm,
Weight: 414g
ISBN: 9781922863973
ISBN 10: 1922863971
Series: Grandest Bookshop in the World
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 01 October 2024
Recommended Age: From 8 to 12 years
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Amelia Mellor began her writing career as her secondary school's resident playwright in Year 11. As part of her creative writing course at the University of Melbourne, she completed a thesis on the reinvention of the Industrial Revolution in children's fantasy literature. Her debut novel, The Grandest Bookshop in the World, has won an Australian Book Industry Award, an Indie Book Award, a NSW Premier's Literary Award and a Booksellers' Choice Award. When she isn't writing, Amelia enjoys hiking, gardening and drawing. She can be found at authorameliamellor.com or walking the streets of Melbourne.

Reviews for The Lost Book of Magic (#3 Grandest Bookshop in the World)

'This is a stunning conclusion to a favourite series of middle grade books, full of enchantment, history and unforgettable characters'. - Readings Monthly 'Original, entertaining and gripping'. - Good Reading 'This is going to be really popular in the Your Kids Next Read community ... It's really beautiful'. - Your Kids Next Read