{"product_id":"otis-ottley-and-the-school-in-the-sky-9781761181139","title":"Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky","description":"\u003cp\u003eOtis Ottley is an ordinary boy who yearns to go to the magic school in the sky. And he will stop at nothing to make it happen. A funny and warm middle-grade novel about finding the magic in everyday life, from a much-loved, award-winning Australian author.\u003c\/p\u003eOtis Ottley lives in the shadow of the Manor School for Magic. Literally. It's an island hovering over his town, and he's determined to reach it.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile many kids dream of roaming the prestigious institution's halls, casting spells and conjuring spectacles, Otis has a specific mission: to seek magical help remembering something extremely important. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe odds are stacked against him, but Otis will break into magic school. Or at the very least, he will break a few rules trying. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA wonderful middle-grade novel, brimming with magic, from a much-loved Prime Minister's Literary Award-winning author.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Hilarious and heartwarming ... Otis and his friends and family are an absolute delight.' - JACLYN MORIARTY \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e'Kostakis writes with seamless charisma and wit, infusing Otis's voice with an infectious energy that will keep kids reading (and laughing).' - BOOKS \u0026amp; PUBLISHING \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerfect for: \u003cbr\u003e- Readers aged 9+ seeking an entertaining read with a touch of magic \u003cbr\u003e- Young readers who wish they could go to magic school \u003cbr\u003e- Teachers and librarians seeking a fun and heartwarming middle grade fiction novel with meaningful themes for upper primary, lower secondary\u003ch4\u003eDetails\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eISBN13: 9781761181139\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormat: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNumber of Pages: 160\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdition: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication Date: 01 Sep 2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublisher: Allen \u0026amp; Unwin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePublication City, Country: Sydney, Australia\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions (cm): 19.8(H)x12.8(L)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight (gm): \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h4\u003eWill Kostakis is one of Australia's most renowned authors for kids and young adults. First published at nineteen, he writes whip-smart comedies that break (then mend) hearts. His latest young adult novel, \u003ci\u003eWe Could Be Something\u003c\/i\u003e is a moving family epic that won the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Young Adult Literature. \u003ci\u003eOtis Ottley and the School in the Sky\u003c\/i\u003e is his middle grade debut.\u003ch4\u003eReviews\u003c\/h4\u003e","brand":"Will Kostakis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49241061916889,"sku":"9781761181139","price":17.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0502\/9530\/8441\/files\/9781761181139.jpg?v=1789301180","url":"https:\/\/www.arielbooks.com.au\/products\/otis-ottley-and-the-school-in-the-sky-9781761181139","provider":"Ariel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}