Race of wonders - Jennifer Bell

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 Pokmon, 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:

"Pokmon-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