The Midnight Folk (HarperCollins Childrens Classics)

(Paperback)

Publishing Details

Classifications

Physical Properties

Description

Two of the greatest childrens books ever written The Times on Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.

You ought to know about the treasure, Kay for until it is restored or traced, no man of our name ought to rest.

Determined to recover the long-lost family treasure, Kay finds himself in a race against the evil Abner Brown. Abner has his witch friends and his dark magic to help him, but Kay has the very special Midnight Folk.

In a breathtaking, magical quest, which side will find the treasure first

John Masefields classic childrens book is considered to be one of the great works of modern childrens fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blakes stunning artwork The Magic Folk and its prequel The Box of Delights are a must-read for any child.

Reviews

Two of the greatest childrens books ever written The Times on Box of Delights and The Midnight Folk.

Author Bio

Quentin Blake is one of the best-loved storytellers in the world. His books include dozens of modern classics and he has collaborated with an incredible range of authors, perhaps most famously Roald Dahl. Quentin was appointed the first UK Children's Laureate in 1999, was created CBE in 2005, and received a knighthood for 'services to illustration' in the New Year's Honours for 2013.