A thrilling and utterly magical children's adventure story of courage, family and fate · An extraordinary MG fantasy with hints of the dark and Gothic - the perfect read for readers of THE SWIFTS by Beth Lincoln, NEVERMOOR by Jessica Townsend and GREENWILD by Pari Thompson, as well as fans of WEDNESDAY · Introducing a major new voice in children's fiction, publication will be supported by an unmissable marketing and publicity campaign, including a nationwide author tour, events, POS and signings · The second in a wonderful new series, from Northern writer, Philippa Leathley - the first book was brilliantly received and reviewed on publication Competition: Most Unladylike;Harry Potter;Wizards of Once;How to Train Your Dragon;Impossible Creatures;Mallory Vayle and the Curse of the Maggoty Skull. Katherine Rundell;Jessica Townsend;Lemony Snicket;Robin Stevens;Tamzin Merchant;Nazneed Ahmed Pathak;Cressida Cowell;A F Steadman;J K Rowling;Abi Elphinstone.