'A triumph . . . The magic is mesmerising the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent.'
- A. F. Steadman bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'Full of fabulous
characters fantastic humour and breakneck thrills.' - Jonathan Stroud bestselling author of
Lockwood & Co. Glorious powerful magic a city of twists turns and tricksters extraordinary
secrets which only one girl can uncover . . . welcome to the world of Arkspire. Arkspire is a
city obsessed by magic. The five Arcanists - a group of all-powerful magicians - have protected
the great city for as long as anyone can remember. Within the hustle and bustle of these
cobbled streets lives Juniper Bell a thief who'd do anything for her family - even her
unbelievably annoying sister Elodie. Then one night something incredible happens. A
mysterious stolen relic (nothing to do with Juni ahem...) explodes revealing a mysterious
creature Cinder - who appears to 'bond' with Juni. The only creatures like that are allegedly
dangerous enemies of the Arcanists . . . and it's not long before they turn their attention to
Juni. Soon Juni Cinder and everyone she loves are pulled into an extraordinary world of magic
power and prestige - but also grave danger. It seems the world Juni thought she knew is nothing
but a lie - and now only Juniper and Cinder can bring it down. A thrilling adventure and
astonishingly illustrated new fantasy series from the bestselling author of Frostheart.Praise
for the Frostheart series: 'Wild funny lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement' - The
Guardian'A rip-roaring action adventure full of humour heart and unforgettable characters' -
The Bookseller 'Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next'
- The Times
