n epic, thrilling adventure from Pointless star and bestselling children’s author – perfect for children aged 9-12 – now published in paperback!THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S DEBUT FICTION BOOK *THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN’S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK *For fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson, Philip Pullman’s Dark Materials and Harry Potter, discover the thrilling children’s debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes!‘A Da Vinci Code for kids’ – RICHARD OSMAN‘A triumph … a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of psychological realism, and a hero to whom every young reader is likely to relate.’ THE TELEGRAPH ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!’ – BEN MILLER“A fabulous quest story … a total page turner.” – TOPPSTA READER REVIEW ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐………An ancient magic. A deadly enemy. A reluctant hero.12-