New Releases by Jenny Nimmo

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain''s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke''s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty''s Darkmouth. An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.

NOW SHOWING AS A MAJOR BBC FAMILY ADAPTATION - SUNDAYS AT 6:05PM AND ON CCBC ON THURSDAYS AT 5PM A spine-tingling magical fantasy trilogy from the author of Charlie Bone, Jenny Nimmo. On his ninth birthday, Gwyn is given a brooch and told to cast it into the wind. Later he discovers the wind has sent something back: the snow spider. So begins Gwyn''s journey as a magician. Against the shimmering backdrop of a magical domed city, Gwyn has to battle evil and heal a fractured family. Combining all of Jenny Nimmo''s trademark elements - unusual but compelling characters, stunning magic and a rich, vibrant story - The Snow Spider Trilogy includes the sequels Emlyn''s Moon and The Chestnut Soldier and is perfect for lovers of Jenny Nimmo''s other fantasy books such as Charlie Bone and The Secret Kingdom. ''Jenny Nimmo writes with incredible vigour and passion'' Guardian

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A spell-binding new children''s book from one of Britain''s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Eva Ibbotson, Inkheart, and the Charlie Bone series. The yellow letter arrived on a Saturday, otherwise Henry would have been at school. The envelope was such a bright, sunny colour, no one would have believed that it contained a bombshell. Less than 10 minutes after the arrival of the mysterious letter, Henry is on the run with his Auntie Pearl, possibly never to return home. Henry has a secret. He is twelve, but he hasn''t aged a day since the moment he was thrust a hundred years into the future. Now his secret has put him in danger. His only hope is the protection of the Guardians of the Lost. A wonderfully immersive fantasy book for children aged 9 and up. "A fast moving, dialogue-driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers for those first hooked into reading by Harry Potter." (The Bookseller on Midnight for Charlie Bone).

Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain''s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke''s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty''s Darkmouth. An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy. The third instalment of the international best-selling series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone. Charlie''s Uncle Paton has dashed off to try to stop the Yewbeam aunts'' latest plan, but when Grandma Bone greets the arrival of Belle with delight, could this be what Paton left hoping to prevent? At Bloor''s, Emma finds art teacher Mr Boldova is the brother of the mysterious Ollie Sparks, made invisible by the blue boa. Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone series? Midnight for Charlie Bone Charlie Bone and the Time Twister Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa Charlie Bone and Castle of Mirrors Charlie Bone and the Hidden King Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock Charlie Bone and the Red Knight Also look out for The Snow Spider trilogy. ''Dark, funny, crackling with magic'' - author Artemis Cooper on Midnight for Charlie Bone ''A fast moving, dialogue driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers for those first hooked into reading by Harry Potter'' - Bookseller on Midnight for Charlie Bone Jenny Nimmo is the acclaimed author of the Charlie Bone series. She has won several significant awards for her children''s fiction, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Tir na n-Og Welsh Arts Council award for The Snow Spider. She lives in Wales with her husband, David.

The final installment in the thrilling Chronicles of the Red King series, from NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author Jenny Nimmo! Many years have passed since the end of Book Two, and we now meet King Timoken''s children, who, with their own magical endowments, stand divided between the forces of good and bad. Young Petrello and Tolomeo must fight to protect their siblings and their kingdom as an evil force invades the once-peaceful Red Castle. Readers will embark on one last adventure in the thrilling finale to Jenny Nimmo''s extraordinary Chronicles of the Red King trilogy.

The second book in NEW YORK TIMES and USA TODAY bestselling author Jenny Nimmo''s new series chronicling the origin and the adventures of Charlie Bone''s magical ancestor, the Red King!Timoken, a magician king, has found a new home in a castle in Britain. But when an evil steward takes control of the castle, he imprisons Timoken and wreaks havoc on surrounding villages. With the help of Gabar, the talking camel, Timoken escapes and embarks on a quest to find and rescue his friends, and build himself a kingdom to call home for good.In this brand-new series, bestselling author Jenny Nimmo takes readers on an extraordinary quest with one of her most powerful and mysterious characters, the one who started it all for Charlie Bone.

A magical fantasy that is fast-paced and easy-to-read. Charlie Bone has a special gift- he can hear people in photographs talking.The fabulous powers of the Red King were passed down through his descendants, after turning up quite unexpectedly, in someone who had no idea where they came from. This is what happened to Charlie Bone, and to some of the children he met behind the grim, gray walls of Bloor''s Academy. Charlie Bone has discovered an unusual gift-he can hear people in photographs talking! His scheming aunts decide to send him to Bloor Academy, a school for genius''s where he uses his gifts to discover the truth despite all the dangers that lie ahead.

The third book in the Children of the Red King series, CHARLIE BONE AND THE INVISIBLE BOY offers more magical fantasy that is fast paced and easy to read.This semester at Bloor''s Academy brings a few changes. There is a new art teacher, Mr. Boldova, and a new student named Belle, who lives with the Yewbeam aunts and seems to have strange power over them. Emma and Charlie soon discover Mr. Boldova''s secret identity: He is the older brother of Ollie Sparks, the boy who lives in the attic of Bloor''s Academy. Ollie had always been prying into matters that didn''t concern him, so Ezekiel Bloor had made him invisible. When Charlie and his friends find him, Ollie is alone and hungry, so they promise to help him become visible again.

The fifth book in the New York Times bestselling CHILDREN OF THE RED KING series!When Charlie turns twelve on New Year''s Eve, the Flame Cats give him a grave warning: Something ancient has awoken, and Charlie must be watchful. Soon Charlie learns that the shadow from the Red King''s portrait has been released, and that it will do anything to keep Charlie from finding his father. Meanwhile, pets are mysteriously vanishing from the city, and Olivia is in danger of revealing her newfound powers.

The sixth magical adventure in the NY TIMES bestselling CHARLIE BONE series!Life should be perfect for Charlie now that his parents have been reunited. But mystery and adventure always find him. This time Asa, a fellow classmate who changes into a beast at dusk and Charlie''s sometime enemy, is missing. His parents seek out Charlie for help, and now Charlie needs the help of the Flames to rescue his classmate. Manfred Bloor has also taken the new endowed student, Dagbert Endless, under his wing and Charlie is highly suspicious of the pair. Can the Flames and Charlie rescue Asa without being caught by Manfred and Dagbert?

The second book in the Children of the Red King series, TIME TWISTER offers more magical fantasy that is fast paced and easy to read.January 1916:Henry Yewbeam and his younger brother, James, have been sent to stay with their cousins at the Bloor''s Academy. It is one of the coldest days of the year, and all Henry wants to do is hide from his mean cousins and play marbles. He finds a nice, long hall and begins to roll his marbles. Then he discovers a marble that doesn''t look familiar to him. Suddenly a series of strange events takes place. Henry begins to disappear. He quickly scribbles on the floor GIVE THE MARBLE TO JAMES, and then he vanishes from the year 1916.

When Charlie is trapped in a magical painting he must battle an evil count thirsty for revenge. Will he be able to save himself and his friends? Find out in Book 7 of Jenny Nimmo''s bestselling series!The enchanter Count Harken is back to take his revenge on the Red King''s heirs, starting with Charlie Bone''s family! Charlie''s ancestor has been kidnapped and imprisoned in the dark, forbidding land of Badlock, and it''s up to Charlie to save him. Traveling through a painting to the terrifying countryside, Charlie and his best friend''s dog, Runner Bean, take up the quest. But when Runner Bean gets trapped, Charlie needs the help of his friends. Can they get past an army of trolls, rescue Runner Bean and Charlie''s ancestor, and get out before it''s too late?

Over 3.4 million Charlie Bone books in print!!!Charlie''s power is taking on a new dimension as he meets a new cast of characters, including Mr. Pilgrim''s replacement, Tantalus Ebony, and the mysterious new student Joshua Tilpin, who appears to be magnetic. But Charlie isn''t the only one dealing with changes . . . Billy has been adopted by a child-hating couple called the O''Gres, who carry a gray bag of oaths wherever they go, pressuring Billy to sign an oath of obedience, and locking him behind a force field in an odd place called The Passing House. Will Charlie be able to rescue Billy and uncover the mystery behind Joshua''s power?

A "New York Times"-bestselling author begins a thrilling new series about Charlie Bone''s magical ancestor. Timoken and his sister, Zobayda, under the protection of a forest jinni but pursued by evil virideed, straddle the world of men and the world of enchantments, seeking a home while remaining young by drinking a potion called Alixir.

The highly anticipated conclusion to the New York Times and USA Today bestselling Charlie Bone series! Charlie and his friends take on a powerful and dangerous magic in Book Eight of this extraordinary series. Wicked forces come to a head at Bloor''s Academy, and Charlie and his friends must use all their skills and magic to fight the evil and save Charlie''s parents. In his greatest adventure yet, Charlie must discover the fate of his family, the evil intentions of the Bloors, what has become of Septimus Bloor''s will, and, most important, the destiny of the Red King''s heirs. But are the Children of the Red King strong enough to defeat the darkness and find the answers?

Charlie and the Children of the Red King must call upon all of their strength to defeat the darkness and finally learn the fate of Charlie''s family, the evil intentions of the Bloors, what has become of Septimus Bloor''s will, and the destiny of the Red King''s heirs.

When Daisy can''t sleep in the big new bed in her unfamiliar new room, a group of tiny beasties tell her stories of their adventures to help ease her into dreams.

This fantastic book is packed with stories and activities, over 70 stickers and a giant poster!

Depuis que Charlie a le don d''entendre parler les photos, plus rien ne tourne rond. Fini la vie de garçon comme les autres. Si seulement il avait pu garder ça pour lui, il n''aurait pas été obligé d''aller dans une école sinistre, où se passent des choses plutôt inquiétantes. Que cachent ces ruines où une élève a disparu ? Qui est l''affreux Manfred Bloor aux yeux noirs ? Avec ses amis, Charlie a décidé de tirer cela au clair, au péril de sa vie.