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Published: 19th January 2023
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Published: 14th July 2023
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The Spectaculars: The Four Curses
By (Author) Jodie Garnish
Usborne Publishing Ltd
Usborne Publishing Ltd
14th July 2023
2nd March 2023
United Kingdom
Children
Fiction
Childrens / Teenage fiction: Action and adventure stories
Childrens / Teenage fiction: School stories
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Drama and performing arts
823.92
Long-listed for The Branford Boase Award 2023 (UK)
Paperback
384
Width 130mm, Height 198mm, Spine 24mm
322g
The Greatest Showman Nevermoor, The Spectaculars is the enchanting new adventure series that combines magic, theatre and danger with a large pinch of starstuff... When three figures arrive at Harper's window in a flying canoe, informing her that she is due to start her apprenticeship, Harper discovers she is a Spectacular - a magical performer, gifted special powers from the stars.Harper is thrilled to be part of the Spectaculars' travelling theatre and boarding school, until everything is plunged into great danger. With her new friends Trick and Thief, Harper sets out to save her school... But while dreams come true at the Wondria, nightmares might just be lurking in the wings.'A story of magic, friendship and theatre that shines star-bright' Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows'Beautifully written, imaginative and witty, The Spectaculars immerses you in a thrilling magical world with characters you fall in love with right from the start' Hannah Durkan, author of Zeina Starborn and the Sky Whale
Jodie Garnish is a playwright and performer, usually based in London. She studied Drama at the University of East Anglia before going on to train at Drama Studio London. She has had plays produced at various London theatres and at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, which were critically acclaimed. Her career as a performer, including in shows designed for young people, has allowed her to shape the world of The Spectaculars, as well as giving her good insight into what young people love.