Magicalia (Signed)

From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a spectacular new fantasy series inspired by astronomy, science and Pokémon, irresistible to fans of Nevermoor, Skandar and the Unicorn Thief and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.

When her dad is kidnapped, Bitsy and best friend Kosh are swept into a secret world of ancient meteorites and strange beasts called magicores, each conjured using a different emotion. Using a powerful beastiary called Magicalia, the friends must quickly become conjurors themselves, before following a trail of clues that will take them from London to India to Paris, in a race to rescue Bitsy’s dad from a mysterious villain…

Reviews

'Fun, fast and ferociously readable, I loved every minute of Bitsy’s and Kosh's adventures with the magicores. Pokémon meets Diana Wynne Jones in this outstanding start to a fantastic series. Already one of my favourite books of 2024!' Elle McNicoll

'Jennifer Bell makes the impossible seem possible in this fantastical, pacy and hugely impressive story that’s filled with around-the-world adventure, intricate world building and magical creatures that are conjured from different emotions. It’s an absolute triumph!' Mel Taylor-Bessent

'Spectacular! A world-beating feat of imagination, as enthralling as it is exciting. Climb on board your ozoz, and hold on tight!' Sinéad O'Hart

'Magicalia had me gripped from chapter one, with thrilling twists and magical creatures at every turn. A spellbinding read.' Rachel Chivers Khoo

'Magicalia is a thrilling story with brilliant, loveable characters. Bell’s storytelling is wonderful and the world she creates bursts with technicolour – I absolutely raced through it.' Jasbinder Bilan

'From the very first line I was hooked, it’s brimming with fun, magic and is a proper rip-roaring adventure! Loved it.' Dominique Valente

'A bold and exciting new world of magic.' Amy Sparkes

'Magicalia is a monstrously fun adventure – so full of joy and thrill and magic that I devoured it in a single day!' Andy Sagar

'We were hooked from the very first page! Magicalia is packed full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures that had Family Haddow begging for "just one more chapter" before bed. This one is a 2024 must read.' Swapna Haddow

'Jennifer Bell’s Magicalia: Race of Wonders is an absolute tour-de-force. It is witty, sharp, atmospheric and bold with an energy that never lets up. The richness of invention in this book is dazzling to behold and matched by the strong hand of a master storyteller. Prepare to embark on a thrilling quest, which weaves its way between our recognisable, contemporary world and an equally believable, beautifully realised, fantasy realm. Bitsy and Kosh are immediately likeable heroes, with a warm, authentic friendship. Riddlejax is a genuinely scary adversary, ready to seize his spot amongst the iconic villains of children’s literature. Central to Jennifer Bell’s stunning new series are the wondrous beasts known as Magicores, each one conjured from a different emotion. And, like a Springle, Magicalia is conjured from pure joy.' Justin Somper

'Jennifer Bell does it again, conjuring a delightful, sometimes-cute, often-dangerous pantheon of magical creatures in this super-exciting and unputdownable story. Readers of all ages will want a "magicore" of their own!' Thomas Taylor