From the internationally bestselling author of Wonderscape and The Uncommoners, comes a spectacular science-packed fantasy series for 8+ set in a world of magical creatures shaped by emotions, perfect for fans of Pokémon, Skandar and Impossible Creatures.

JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES...

When her dad is kidnapped by a woman with a giant hamstoceros, 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 bestiary 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…

Full of unexpected twists, secret organizations and a sparkling of science, this is thrilling fantasy adventure for readers 9+. And don't miss the next books in the series: Magicalia: Thief of Shadows and Magicalia: Storm of Chaos.

PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:

“Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds in this sensational science-packed fantasy.” LoveReading4Kids

“Full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures.” Swapna Haddow, bestselling author of Dave Pigeon

“A super-exciting and unputdownable story.” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander

“Bursting with magic and adventure.” Mini Travellers

“An absolute winner.” School Library Journal

“Prepare to be swept across the world and into ones you never knew existed…” Read for Good

“Hugely inventive.” The Bookseller

"Electrifying.” Armadillo Magazine

“Spellbinding.” Red Reading Hub

“An amazing world of wonders and adventures.” Books Up North

“Wonderful … bursts with technicolour.” Jasbinder Bilan, bestselling author of Asha and the Spirit Bird

“Scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews

“Fun, fast and ferociously readable.” Elle McNicoll, bestselling author of A Kind of Spark

Details

ISBN13: 9781529506143
Format: Paperback / softback
Number of Pages: 352
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Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
Publication City, Country: London, United Kingdom
Dimensions (cm): 19.6(H)x12.6(L)x2.6(W)240
Weight (gm): 240

Author Biography

Londoner Jennifer Bell worked as a children’s bookseller at a world-famous bookshop before becoming an author. Her debut novel, The Uncommoners: The Crooked Sixpence, was an international bestseller. She is also the author of Agents of the Wild, an adventure series for younger readers; Wonderscape, which was selected as a Waterstones Children's Book of the Month and is inspired by some of her favourite heroes from history and her love of gaming; and Legendarium, which celebrates incredible legends from around the world. Magicalia is her exciting new fantasy series about magical creatures conjured from emotions. Find out more about Jennifer at www.jennifer-bell-author.com or say hello on Instagram @jenbellauthor.

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 *