Description
The NEW YORK TIMES bestseller!
'The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world' - Rick Riordan, author of the Percy Jackson series
'A richly imagined world with characters I wish I could meet and magic that filled my dreams for days afterwards. I didn't want it to end - when is the next one out!?' - A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief
Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds for Marvellers from around the world. Ella discovers that being the first isn't easy but she finds friendship in fellow misfits Brigit, a girl who hates magic, and Jason, a boy with a fondness for magical creatures and support from her Elixirs teacher, Masterji Thakur.
Then the notorious Ace of Anarchy escapes prison, supposedly with a Conjuror's aid, and Ella finds herself as the prime suspect. Worse, Masterji Thakur mysteriously disappears while away on a research trip. With the help of her friends and her own growing powers, Ella must find a way to clear her family's name and track down her mentor before it's too late.
The perfect next read for fans of AMARI AND THE NIGHT BROTHERS and SKANDAR AND THE UNICORN THIEF!
The first installment in The New York Times bestselling fantasy adventure series for children (The New York Times, May 2022).
About the Author
Dhonielle Clayton loves magic. She loves it more than anything . . . even pizza or warm chocolate-chip cookies. So she reads millions and millions of books to find some in the real world, because magic makes everything much more interesting. She grew up in the Washington, DC, suburbs on the Maryland side and is a former secondary teacher and librarian. She is a New York Times bestselling author, the COO of the non-profit We Need Diverse Books and the owner of Cake Creative Kitchen. Find out more about her and the world of the Marvellers at themarvellersseries.com.
Reviews
The Marvellers deserves the highest compliment I can give a book: I want to live in this world. You can stop looking at admissions brochures for all those other schools of magic. The Arcanum Training Institute for Marvelous and Uncanny Endeavors is definitely where you want to apply. * Rick Riordan, New York Times bestselling author *
A richly imagined world with characters I wish I could meet and magic that filled my dreams for days afterwards. I didn't want it to end - when is the next one out?! * A. F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief *
An enthralling fantasy adventure full of bravery, love, and humor. * Kirkus, starred review *
[A] myriad [of] global cultural traditions with an intersectionally inclusive, fantastical adventure. * Publishers Weekly, starred review *
A gorgeous world filled with enchanting characters, The Marvellers will dazzle readers from beginning to end! * Kwame Mbalia, New York Times-bestselling author of Tristan Strong series *
A marvelous gift of a novel! With fantastical twists at every turn, Clayton has created a world that readers won't want to leave. The Marvellers is magical! * Angie Thomas, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of The Hate U Give *
The Marvellers is a rich, enchanted melting pot of magic, thrills, and color . . . filled with heart, wit, and humor. Reinventing the magic school trope is a tall order, but author Dhonielle Clayton is well up to the task . . . A tantalizing introduction to an exhilarating fantasy universe * Soman Chainani, New York Times-bestselling author of The School for Good and Evil series *
A rich, diverse and fascinating book! -- Liam James * BookWormHole *
The book is suitable for a keen reader with a love of intricate fantasy worlds and words, who will not easily be informationally overwhelmed. The more perceptive the reader the more they will enjoy this magical masterpiece. * Elizabeth Negus, Armadillo *
This thrilling, empowering story ... proves to be a wondrous, world-building invention, a place full of rich, exciting and diverse characters where secrets abound. Clayton delivers an enthralling adventure filled with courage, love, wit and warmth whilst exploring themes of family, prejudice, bullying, acceptance, and learning to take responsibility. * Wigan Today *
Book Information
ISBN 9781800785472
Author Dhonielle Clayton
Format Paperback
Page Count 416
Imprint Piccadilly Press
Publisher Bonnier Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 303g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 23mm
