Song of the Quarkbeast

Name: Song of the Quarkbeast
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ISBN: 9781444707250

#2 Last Dragonslayer

Jasper Fforde

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Hodder & Stoughton
08 November 2012

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

Series: Last Dragonslayer

A long time ago Magic faded away, leaving behind only yo-yos, the extremely useful compass-pointing-to-North enchantment and the spell that keeps bicycles from falling over.

Things are about to change. Magical power is on the rise and King Snodd IV of Hereford has realised that he who controls Magic controls almost anything. Only one person stands between Snodd and his plans for unimaginable power and riches.

Meet Jennifer Strange, sixteen-year-old acting manager of Kazam, the employment agency for sorcerers and soothsayers. She may only have one functioning Wizard and her faithful assistant 'Tiger' Prawns to help her. But one thing is certain: she will not relinquish the noble powers of Magic to big business and commerce without a fight.

By: Jasper Fforde
Imprint: Hodder & Stoughton
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 199mm, Width: 132mm, Spine: 25mm
Weight: 225g
ISBN: 9781444707250
ISBN 10: 1444707256
Series: Last Dragonslayer
Pages: 320
Publication Date: 08 November 2012
Recommended Age: From 12 to 16 years
Audience: Young adult , Preschool (0-5)
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Jasper Fforde traded a varied career in the film industry for staring out of the window and chewing the end of a pencil. He lives and works in Wales and has a passion for aviation. Visit Jasper's website, www.jasperfforde.com, find him on Facebook, www.facebook.com/jasperffordebooks, and follow him on Twitter at twitter.com/jasperfforde.

Reviews for Song of the Quarkbeast (#2 Last Dragonslayer)

'Highly recommended. Very funny' Independent on THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER '[Fforde's] ripping yarn of magic in decline mashes up the usual spells-and-beasts motif with a satire on corporate cash and tabloid values.' i on THE LAST DRAGONSLAYER 'This year's grown-up JK Rowling' Sunday Times 'True literary comic genius' Sunday Express