by James de la Rue (Illustrator), D. D. Everest (Author)
Archie Green receives a mysterious present on his birthday. Deep within an ancient wooden box he finds an old book, written in a language he doesn't recognise. With the book comes a Special Instruction - Archie must travel to Oxford to return the book to the Museum of Magical Miscellany. Soon Archie will meet family that he never knew he had, and discover the world of the Flame Keepers - a community devoted to finding and preserving magical books. But the magical book under Archie's protection is dangerous, and dark spirits hunt it out. With the help of his cousins, Archie must do everything he can to uncover the book's hidden powers and save the Flame Keepers from evil. Welcome to a wonderful, magical world where bookshelves are enchanted, librarians are sorcerers and spells come to life.
Format: Hardcover
Pages: 320
Edition: Main
Publisher: Faber & Faber
Published: 04 Sep 2014
ISBN 10: 0571309054
ISBN 13: 9780571309054
Children’s book age: 9-11 Years
Book Overview: Archie Greene and the Magician's Secret, by D. D. Everest, is a phenomenal magical fantasy where bookshelves are enchanted, librarians are sorcerers and spells come to life, from an astonishing debut author.