''A triumph . . . The magic is mesmerising, the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent.'' - A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief''Full of fabulous characters, fantastic humour and breakneck thrills.'' - Jonathan Stroud, bestselling author of Lockwood & Co.Glorious, powerful, magic; a city of twists, turns and tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover . . . welcome to the world of Arkspire.Arkspire is a city obsessed by magic. The five Arcanists - a group of all-powerful magicians - have protected the great city for as long as anyone can remember. Within the hustle and bustle of these cobbled streets lives Juniper Bell, a thief who''d do anything for her family - even her unbelievably annoying sister, Elodie.Then one night, something incredible happens. A mysterious stolen relic (nothing to do with Juni, ahem...) explodes, revealing a mysterious creature, Cinder - who appears to ''bond'' with Juni. The only creatures like that are allegedly dangerous enemies of the Arcanists . . . and it''s not long before they turn their attention to Juni.Soon Juni, Cinder and everyone she loves are pulled into an extraordinary world of magic, power and prestige - but also grave danger. It seems the world Juni thought she knew is nothing but a lie - and now only Juniper and Cinder can bring it down.A thrilling adventure and astonishingly illustrated new fantasy series, from the bestselling author of Frostheart.Praise for the Frostheart series:''Wild, funny, lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement'' - The Guardian''A rip-roaring action adventure, full of humour, heart and unforgettable characters'' - The Bookseller ''Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next'' - The Times
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