Thief of Shadows

When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove his innocence, Bitsy, Mateo and Kosh set out to find the real villain. But they have something the Shadowsmith desperately wants, something the conservatoire also needs for protection. Can Bitsy, Kosh and Mateo figure out the true culprit before time runs out and someone catches them?
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. Pokémon meets Diana Wynne Jones in this outstanding start to a fantastic series. Already one of my favourite books of 2024!”
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read.”
“Magicalia is a thrilling story with brilliant, loveable characters. Bell’s storytelling is wonderful and the world she creates
– I absolutely raced through it.”
“From the very first line I was hooked, it’s brimming with fun, magic and is
! Loved it.”
“A
new world of magic.”
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that I devoured it in a single day!”
“We were hooked from the very first page! Magicalia is packed full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures that had Family Haddow begging for “just one more chapter” before bed. This one is
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. It is witty, sharp, atmospheric and bold with an energy that never lets up. The richness of invention in this book is dazzling to behold and matched by the strong hand of a master storyteller. Prepare to embark on a thrilling quest. Magicalia is conjured from pure joy.”
“A
that guarantees to delight all young readers who ever wished for magic … I long to live in the world of Magicalia!”
“Jennifer Bell does it again, conjuring a delightful, sometimes-cute, often-dangerous pantheon of magical creatures in this
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… Jennifer Bell’s story’s got wonders to spare, and this is just the beginning…”
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! With a deftly-crafted new world at her fingertips, Jennifer Bell’s imagination knows no bounds. Rich in magic and filled with warmth, Bell’s storytelling prowess holds the power of an omega-level magicore!”