Magic Hour

A fast-paced, time-twisting, magical adventure whereEVERY SECOND COUNTS."I really couldn't put The Magic Hour down. Theconcept is genius, the characters are unforgettable, and the adventureis thrilling. A book I'll be recommending to everyone!"- A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and The UnicornThief."Get ready for a rip-roaring, time-twisting, mind-meltinglybrilliant adventure! Lose yourself in The Magic Hour,an adventure so thrilling, hours feel like seconds!" - Ben Miller,bestselling author of The Boy Who Made The World Disappear."The Magic Hour is twisty, fun, gripping andfull of delicious and daring science and adventure." - Vashti Hardy,betselling author of Brightstorm.Eleven-year-old Ailsa Craig is always late! To everything - herown birth, school, and even her own house exploding! Although itis certainly better to be late for that than early...But then one day, Ailsa discovers the secret of a lifetime: Anextra hour in the day. The Magic Hour which exists in a fantastical,parallel Edinburgh, accessed at twilight. As she explores thisextraordinary place where anything seems possible, Ailsa can'tbelieve her luck. Her grades improve and life seems to be on theup - even the popular kids start liking her.But messing with time, can have desperate consequences. When Ailsadiscovers that the extra time comes at a terrible cost, shemust battle the sinister forces at work and save herself, her parentsand the world.What would you do with an extra hour in the day? A funny, high-octane, race-against-time adventure thatis perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief,Amari and the Night Brothers, Pages & Co andNevermoor.Beautifully illustrated and brought to life by AlessiaTrunfio.From award-winning and celebrated creator of Spooksand Versailles, David Wolstencroft.