Thief of Shadows

#2 Magicalia

Jennifer Bell

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Walker Books
02 February 2025

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

Series: Magicalia

Bitsy and Kosh are on the run in the second page-turning adventure in the spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures and amazing science! Perfect for 8+ fans of Skandar, Impossible Creatures and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES...

When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove his innocence, Bitsy, Mateo and Kosh set out to find the real villain. But they have something the Shadowsmith desperately wants, something the conservatoire also needs for protection. Can Bitsy, Kosh and Mateo figure out the true culprit before time runs out and someone catches them?

Don't miss the other books in this outstanding fantasy series, Magicalia: Race of Wonders and Magicalia: Storm of Chaos!

PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:

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

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

“A super-exciting and unputdownable story.” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander

“Bursting with magic and adventure.” Mini Travellers

“An absolute winner.” School Library Journal

“Prepare to be swept across the world and into ones you never knew existed…” Read for Good

“Hugely inventive.” The Bookseller

""Electrifying.” Armadillo Magazine

“Spellbinding.” Red Reading Hub

“An amazing world of wonders and adventures.” Books Up North

“Wonderful … bursts with technicolour.” Jasbinder Bilan, bestselling author of Asha and the Spirit Bird

“Scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews

“Fun, fast and ferociously readable.” Elle McNicoll, bestselling author of A Kind of Spark

By: Jennifer Bell
Imprint: Walker Books
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 198mm, Width: 126mm, Spine: 24mm
Weight: 220g
ISBN: 9781529507454
ISBN 10: 1529507456
Series: Magicalia
Pages: 352
Publication Date: 02 February 2025
Recommended Age: From 9 to 12 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , Children / Juvenile
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 was 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 Thief of Shadows (#2 Magicalia)

exciting magical series * February Children’s Previews, The Bookseller * delivered on all fronts […] an exciting magical adventure * World’s Smallest Library * Featured * First News, Year Ahead 2025 *