Description
William, Mary and Alice Constant have come to spend Christmas with their uncle as their parents are working abroad. Little by little, they discover that things in this remote old house are not quite what they seem. There are powerful forces at work, calling to the children from across the centuries; forces that pull them up the hidden steps in the chimney to the secret room where the magician lives.
Book One of the Magician's House Quartet. Welcome to Golden House, where past meets present, and Magic and Fantasy dwell within.
About the Author
William Corlett grew up in Yorkshire. After training at RADA, he worked as an actor in the theatre and on television before devoting himself full-time to writing. His teen-novel The Gate of Eden was successfully dramatised in the 1970s, and he won an Emmy for his dramatisation of The Magician's House for the BBC.
Reviews
A remarkable magical fantasy * The Sunday Times *
One of the best-written and most exciting series of novels for young readers * Good Housekeeping *
A gripping and addictive first book in series of four. William Corbett empowers his characters and creates an atmosphere which is sure to thrill readers who enjoy fantasy titles * Through the Looking Glass *
Book Information
ISBN 9781849417969
Author William Corlett
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 192g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 17mm
Book One of the Magician's House Quartet. Welcome to Golden House, where past meets present, and Magic and Fantasy dwell within.
About the Author
William Corlett grew up in Yorkshire. After training at RADA, he worked as an actor in the theatre and on television before devoting himself full-time to writing. His teen-novel The Gate of Eden was successfully dramatised in the 1970s, and he won an Emmy for his dramatisation of The Magician's House for the BBC.
Reviews
A remarkable magical fantasy * The Sunday Times *
One of the best-written and most exciting series of novels for young readers * Good Housekeeping *
A gripping and addictive first book in series of four. William Corbett empowers his characters and creates an atmosphere which is sure to thrill readers who enjoy fantasy titles * Through the Looking Glass *
Book Information
ISBN 9781849417969
Author William Corlett
Format Paperback
Page Count 272
Imprint Red Fox
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 192g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 17mm
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