Description
Take flight to save the secret city in the sky, in the heart-stopping finale to the soaring Starminster trilogy.
London Overhead, the secret city hidden in the stars, is the only place where Astrid has ever felt at home. But when the enchantments protecting it mysteriously start to glitch, the safety all of the Librae who live there is threatened.
As the grown-ups abandon the city, Astrid refuses to give up her wings and go back to her old life on the ground. It's up to Astrid and her friends to save their home, but they'll have to unravel the darkest secrets of London Overhead, before time runs out, and the magic is gone forever...
A magical fantasy adventure for 2026
About the Author
Megan Hopkins is a Northern Irish writer who grew up in Belfast, Stuttgart, Chesterfield and Nairobi. She now lives in Kent with her husband and two young children. She is a secondary school English teacher with an MA in English Literature and Creative Writing from the Open University. She is a member of the Sevenoaks Bookshop Writing Group and was longlisted for WriteMentor's Novel in Development Award 2022. Megan has always dreamt of flying. STARMINSTER was her opportunity to live that dream and share it with everyone who longs for endless skies.
Reviews
Praise for Starminster:
'A soaring adventure that reaches new heights of magic and mystery' Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song
'A heartfelt debut glittering with magic, joy, and adventure' Natasha Hastings, author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair
'A soaring adventure with magic and mystery at its heart, Starminster captured me from the first page' Rachel Khoo, author of The Wishkeeper's Apprentice
'A soaring triumph of a debut, packed full of adventure and mystery. It blew me away' Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star
'A beautifully written story full of imagination, adventure and edge-of-your-seat excitement. I loved it.' Hannah Gold, author of Finding Bear
'A wonderfully imagined story set above and below the London skyline, Starminster is a magical debut full of wonderfully supportive friendships, fabulous worldbuilding and a whole lot of heart.' Clare Povey, author of The Bastien Bonlivre Adventures
Book Information
ISBN 9780008626952
Author Megan Hopkins
Format Paperback
Page Count 288
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Series Starminster
Weight(grams) 270g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 18mm