Magicalia: Thief of Shadows
Journey into a world of incredible creatures in science-packed fantasy adventure; Friends summon magical beasts to save the world from a dangerous thief
Binding: Paperback
Imprint: Walker Books
Bitsy and Kosh are on the run in the second page-turning adventure in the spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures and amazing science! Perfect for 8+ fans of Skandar, Impossible Creatures and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.
JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES...
When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove his innocence, Bitsy, Mateo and Kosh set out to find the real villain. But they have something the Shadowsmith desperately wants, something the conservatoire also needs for protection. Can Bitsy, Kosh and Mateo figure out the true culprit before time runs out and someone catches them?
Don't miss the other books in this outstanding fantasy series, Magicalia: Race of Wonders and Magicalia: Storm of Chaos!
PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:
“Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds in this sensational science-packed fantasy.” LoveReading4Kids
“Full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures.” Swapna Haddow, bestselling author of Dave Pigeon
“A super-exciting and unputdownable story.” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander
“Bursting with magic and adventure.” Mini Travellers
“An absolute winner.” School Library Journal
“Prepare to be swept across the world and into ones you never knew existed…” Read for Good
“Hugely inventive.” The Bookseller
"Electrifying.” Armadillo Magazine
“Spellbinding.” Red Reading Hub
“An amazing world of wonders and adventures.” Books Up North
“Wonderful … bursts with technicolour.” Jasbinder Bilan, bestselling author of Asha and the Spirit Bird
“Scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews
“Fun, fast and ferociously readable.” Elle McNicoll, bestselling author of A Kind of Spark
Creators
Londoner Jennifer Bell worked as a children’s bookseller at a world-famous bookshop before becoming an author. Her debut novel, The Uncommoners: The Crooked Sixpence, was an international bestseller. She is also the author of Agents of the Wild, an adventure series for younger readers; Wonderscape, which was selected as a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and is inspired by some of her favourite heroes from history and her love of gaming; and Legendarium, which celebrates incredible legends from around the world. Magicalia is her exciting new fantasy series about magical creatures conjured from emotions. Find out more about Jennifer at www.jennifer-bell-author.com or say hello on Instagram @jenbellauthor.
Reviews
exciting magical series
February Children’s Previews, The Bookseller
Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds this sensational science-packed fantasy sequel… Thief of Shadows is a fabulous feast of fantastical fiction for Middle Grade readers who relish richly-imagined worlds, characters you can really root for, and the thrills and spills of high-stakes high jinks fuelled by a gripping race-against-time plot… Providing much appeal for fans of Skandar, what sets this series apart is the relatable relationship between characters, an infectious sense of working together to solve big problems, and creatures that defy fantasy conventions.
LoveReading4Kids
delivered on all fronts […] an exciting magical adventure
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First News, Year Ahead 2025
This sequel is as adventurous and exciting as the first book […] Jennifer Bell writes such fantastic stories.
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