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Escape from the castle of illusions
Bell, Alex2025
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Total copies: 2
Bess and her friends must venture into the Land of Fairy Tales to stop Queen Cinderella from finding her magic slipper. Trouble is brewing at the Odditorium, where the gateway to the Land of Fairy Tales is about to open. For, as Bess knows only too well, fairy tales are nothing like the ones from the storybooks. Queen Cinderella wants her stolen magic slipper back and nothing will get in her way.It soon becomes clear that Bess's only choice is to travel to the Land of Fairy Tales and face Cinderella. With her friends by her side, she is determined to finish what her grandfather started by venturing to the queen's legendary castle of illusions.But as Bess and her friends fall victim to a series of sneaky tricks and enchantments, time is running out in their quest to find their happily ever after. And there's a chance they may never escape unless they defeat the evil fairy-tale queen once and for all...
Main title:
Escape from the castle of illusions / Alex Bell ; illustrated by Beatriz Castro.
Author:
Bell, Alex, authorCastro, Beatriz, illustrator
Edition:
Original.
Imprint:
London : Rock the Boat, 2025.
Collation:
293 p. : Some B & W illus ; 198 x 129 mm. 266 gm.
Series:
Train of dark wonders ; 3
Audience:
Young People.Reading grade level: 9-11.Interest age level: 9-12.Interest grade level: KS2 KS3.
Biography/History:
Alex Bell has written multiple books for both adults and young people, including Frozen Charlotte, a Zoella Book Club pick, and The Polar Bear Explorers' Club. After training as a lawyer, she now works at the Citizens Advice Bureau. Alex lives in Hampshire with her husband, sons and demanding Siamese cat.
ISBN:
9780861546046 (pbk. :)
Language:
English
Subject:
Children's storiesChildren's / Teenage category fictionChildren's / Teenage fiction: Action & adventure storiesChildren's / Teenage fiction: Horror & ghost stories, chillersChildren's / Teenage fiction: FantasyChildren’s / Teenage emotions: Courage, bravery, hopeAdventure stories (Children's / Teenage)Fiction 9+Fantasy and Magic
BRN:
939052