'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
