Heart-stopping fantasy from the Costa-shortlisted and critically acclaimed author of the bestselling The Midnight Guardians.
Step into a world of faery tricks and hidden danger...
When an evil faerie steals Yanni's baby sister and swaps her for a Changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back.
For faeries delight in tricks and rescuing her won't be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, and the reluctant Changeling, Yanni must travel to goblin palaces and battle-swept oceans, discovering ancient treasures and secrets along the way.
Yanni will need every drop of courage and even a few tricks of his own, if he's to outwit the faerie and save his sister...
Ross Montgomery brings the magical world of British folklore to life in this contemporary fantasy novel. Bursting with Ross's trademark charm, humour and heart, and with echoes of David Bowie's Labyrinth, The Chime Seekers is perfect listening for fans of Emma Carroll, Piers Torday and David Solomons.
PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS
Waterstones Children's Book of the Month for Christmas 2020
Hive Children's Book of the Month for November 2020
A Toppsta Children's Book of the Month for November 2020
'An enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feels of a Christmas classic.' Children's Books of the Year, Guardian
'Beautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour." Daily Mail
'A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction." i Newspaper
'This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children's book.' Book of the Week, The Week Junior
"'A mythic, comic, classic adventure." David Solomons
"Glorious! A joy of a joy of a thing." Katherine Rundell
'A gem of book, jam-packed with heart and humour and one utterly unique set of friends.' Peter Bunzl
"Pure magic. Storytelling at its very best." Abi Elphinstone
'A real triumph of the imagination.' Editor's Choice, The Bookseller
Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest...
When Col's childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians - a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight - Col must race to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister.
But there are darker forces at work, even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.
