Arkspire

''A triumph . . . The magic is mesmerising the humour masterful and the adventure magnificent.'' - A. F. Steadman bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief''Full of fabulous characters fantastic humour and breakneck thrills.'' - Jonathan Stroud bestselling author of Lockwood & Co. Glorious powerful magic; a city of twists turns and tricksters; extraordinary secrets which only one girl can uncover . . . welcome to the world of Arkspire. Arkspire is a city obsessed by magic. The five Arcanists - a group of all-powerful magicians - have protected the great city for as long as anyone can remember. Within the hustle and bustle of these cobbled streets lives Juniper Bell a thief who''d do anything for her family - even her unbelievably annoying sister Elodie. Then one night something incredible happens. A mysterious stolen relic (nothing to do with Juni ahem...) explodes revealing a mysterious creature Cinder - who appears to ''bond'' with Juni. The only creatures like that are allegedly dangerous enemies of the Arcanists . . . and it''s not long before they turn their attention to Juni. Soon Juni Cinder and everyone she loves are pulled into an extraordinary world of magic power and prestige - but also grave danger. It seems the world Juni thought she knew is nothing but a lie - and now only Juniper and Cinder can bring it down. A thrilling adventure and astonishingly illustrated new fantasy series from the bestselling author of Frostheart. Praise for the Frostheart series:''Wild funny lavishly illustrated and filled with excitement'' - The Guardian''A rip-roaring action adventure full of humour heart and unforgettable characters'' - The Bookseller ''Littler is an expert at pushing reluctant readers from one chapter to the next'' - The Times