{"product_id":"9780241586143","title":"Arkspire","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAuthor: Jamie Littler\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eInterest age: from c 8 years\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ch5\u003ePublished on 6 July 2023 by Penguin Random House Children's UK (Puffin) in the United Kingdom as part of 'the Arkspire' series.\u003c\/h5\u003e\u003ch4\u003ePaperback | 384 pages, Fully illustrated throughout\u003cbr\u003e130 x 197 x 27mm | 310g\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e'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 \u0026amp; Co.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGlorious, powerful, magic; a city of twists, turns and tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover . . . welcome to the world of Arkspire.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArkspire 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoon 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA thrilling adventure and astonishingly illustrated new fantasy series, from the bestselling author of Frostheart.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePraise 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\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jamie Littler","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57006310654277,"sku":"9780241586143","price":7.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0994\/3721\/6069\/files\/9780241586143.jpg?v=1769612189","url":"https:\/\/stripyduckbookshopcafe.co.uk\/products\/9780241586143","provider":"The Stripy Duck Bookshop Café","version":"1.0","type":"link"}