Discover a world of magical storytelling with Ross Montgomery. SHORTLISTED FOR THE COSTA
CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD WATERSTONES CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTHHIVE CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE
MONTHTOPPSTA CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE MONTHOne of our finest children's writers. Phil EarleA
master storyteller. Aisling FowlerAnother absolute triumph from one of my favourite children's
authors. Catherine Doyle Sometimes at the darkest hour hope shines the brightest...When Col's
childhood imaginary friends come to life he discovers a world where myths and legends are
real. Accompanied by his guardians - a six-foot tiger a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature
knight - Col must race to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister.But there are darker forces at
work even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King who is
determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT
GUARDIANSMontgomery's latest is an enthralling Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feel
of a Christmas classic. GuardianBeautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and
love underpinned by witty humour. Daily MailA magical slice of historical fantasy fiction. i
NewspaperThis lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children's book. Book of the
Week The Week JuniorRoss Montgomery's beautiful writing and epic storytelling weave together a
magical adventure set against the backdrop of World War Two. WRD MagazineSpectacular. A story
of real and rare power - The Midnight Guardians is one of the best books I've read in years.
Kiran Millwood HargraveThe Midnight Guardians is torch-under-the-duvet can't-stop-reading
magic. British folklore rebooted ... in an edge-of-your-seat heart-filled search for hope in
the darkest hour. Piers TordayEmbark on a mythic comic classic adventure with the finest
fellowship since Frodo set a hairy foot beyond the Shire. David SolomonsGlorious! I think this
is Ross Montgomery's best book yet: an adventure across WWII wintry Britain with a
Kindertransportee a boy dressed in shorts and his three imaginary friends. A joy of a joy of a
thing. Katherine RundellA gem of book jam-packed with heart and humour and one utterly unique
set of friends. Peter BunzlPure magic. Storytelling at its very best. Abi ElphinstoneBrilliant!
The Midnight Guardians is the perfect blend of humour adventure and emotion. Simply beautiful.
Lisa ThompsonFunny thrilling moving ... everything that is brilliant about children's
literature. A triumph. Sophie AndersonBrimming with imagination and warmth
