Spellstone

An edge-of-your-seat fantasy adventure about friendship, sacrifice and the true meaning of magic, from the twice Costa-shortlisted author of The Midnight Guardians. żA hugely talented and accomplished storyteller.ż Sophie Anderson Evie is used to not being noticed. But when she meets the mysterious Wainwright, she discovers that going unnoticed might just be what makes her unique. Recruited into a secret magical organization, Evie finds herself at the heart of an ancient and magical battle. Evil is returning to the land, and Evie is the only person who can stop it. But how can she defeat the most dangerous magician in the world, when she doesnżt even know her own powers? Don't miss Ross's other fantasy novels: The Midnight Guardians The Chime Seekers PRAISE FOR SPELLSTONE żThe very definition of a page-turner: riveting, punchy, with surprises around every bend. Ross is a flawless storyteller.ż Carlie Sorosiak żAnother absolute triumph from one of my favourite childrenżs authors. Spellstone is both heartfelt and humorous, while fizzing with magic and fun.ż Catherine Doyle żA cinematic roller-coaster ride of a book, magical through to its shining core.ż Katharine Orton żInfused with magic, adventure and imagination. This is Ross Montgomery on top form, and the result is spectacular.ż Katya Balen żA magical book that is both clever and gripping. A joy!ż Lisa Thompson żMontgomery's playful imagination floods every page, creating a magical adventure full of high stakes, charming characters and unexpected twists.ż Joseph Elliott żA spellbinding adventure, brimming with original magic and the most charming cast of characters.ż Jenny Pearson żSparkling with magic, danger and that wonderful Montgomery wit, Spellstone is one to jump into, full throttle. A fabulous, crackling adventure.ż Amy Wilson żRoss Montgomery just gets better and better! Crackling with magic and swirling with mystery, Spellstone had me enchanted from the first page.ż Jennifer Bell żMagical storytelling ż bold and brilliant.ż Sophie Anderson żA brilliantly inventive tale of good versus evil that weaves magic and mystery with a cast of loveable characters. I loved every page of it.ż Struan Murray From the extraordinarily vivid opening scene to the heart-stopping climax, every page proves you're in the hands of a master storyteller. I couldn't put it down! Aisling Fowler żRoss is one of our finest childrenżs writers, and this is a magnificent piece of fantasy storytelling. Gripping, quirky and with characters you wonżt forget.ż Phil Earle PRAISE FOR THE CHIME SEEKERS żCracking adventure from the wildly imaginative Montgomery.ż Daily Mail Funny, terrifying, full of folkloric strangeness hiding in everyday corner, this sparkling homage to David Bowie's Labyrinth is just as satisfying as last year's The Midnight Guardians. Guardian [A] whirlwind adventure. Daily Telegraph Richly imaginative. The Week Junior żA quest like no other: Ross Montgomery is on spectacular form in this brilliant, edge-of-your seat story.ż Emma Carroll Fast-paced and hilarious. Ross Welford Deliciously creepy, wonderfully imaginative. Sophie Anderson żVery page-turny, with enough funny bits to stop it being too scary.ż Philip Reeve żAll the hallmarks of an instant classic.ż Carlie Sorosiak żA fantastic adventure with shades of Jan