They say magic is long gone … but is it?
A chain of fantastical mishaps in schoolboy Bert’s dull life spiral out of control – but then he’s rescued by Finch, a plucky girl-adventurer with metal legs. Soon they’re sailing through the clouds on a pirate airship bound for the forgotten land of Ferenor. Magic is their destination, for reasons Bert will soon discover …
“Full of creative details, mysterious characters, and forbidden magic”
– School Library Journal
“An absorbing combination of swashbuckling and mystery”
– Kirkus Reviews
“A return to classic childhood adventure tales”
– Waterstones Bookseller Review
York Culture Award Finalist: Excellence in Writing 2017
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Here’s the idea: longform fiction is usually made up of scenes. And if you want to create something special, you need to understand what makes scenes tick. Written with humour and insight by published children’s author and host of the Writing Children’s Fiction podcast A.P. Winter, Writing Children’s Fiction: Sceneplay is a detailed but accessible guide to generating stronger scenes, stronger sequences, and stronger stories. It is based on the premise that good writing isn’t about following rigid rules, but being able to create two to three pages of magic at a time. This advice is not aimed at picture books – the focus is on middle grade fiction, but you will find useful lessons for fiction in the 5 to 8 age range, and for YA and ‘grownup’ prose too. Featuring a wealth of examples and writing exercises, it’s the book that every aspiring longform children’s author should own.
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