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Books > Arts & Architecture > Performing arts > Other public performances & spectacles > Conjuring & magic
A spellbinding new fantasy novel from the author of The Apprentice
Witch series - perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne
Jones. 'A cosy, magical adventure which touches on the problems
associated with fast fashion.' THE BOOKSELLER 'Enchanting' THE WEEK
JUNIOR Hen dreams of joining the family spell-tailor business,
making magical homemade outfits. But the shop is struggling, thanks
to the cheap clothing factory that has opened nearby. Stumbling
upon a stitch - one that can sew memories into seams - Hen thinks
he has the answer that will save them. Instead, he's shocked to be
banned from sowing forever. What is going on? And can he unravel
the mystery before it's too late? Combines James Nicol's trademark
cosy fantasy with an enchanting mystery - perfect for readers 8 and
up Explores the real magic of clothes as Hen, a spell tailor's
apprentice, struggles to master his family craft - and discovers a
new kind of stitch in the process A warm hug of a book - one to
curl up with in your favourite old jumper!
From the author of The Last Chance Hotel comes a brand new magical
mystery ... 'Blending magical adventure with Golden Age crime
mystery, this delightfully atmospheric spin-off from the author of
The Last Chance Hotel confirms Thornton's place as one of the most
original children's writers around.' WATERSTONES on book 1 Is
Oakmoss Hornbeam the unluckiest boy in the world? Or has someone
cursed him? When a black cat crosses his path, mysteriously blown
in by a storm, Oakmoss believes it's his worst omen yet. But
Nightshade, a cat of considerable talents, knows when it's game on
or game over. With the help of newshound Veena Vale and magical
crime investigator Dexter Stormforce, she sets out to become a
lucky charm for one very unlucky boy ... A magical murder mystery
story perfect for fans of Robin Stevens and Harry Potter By the
author of The Last Chance Hotel, chosen as Waterstones Book of the
Month and nominated for the CILIP Carnegie Award Follows on from
The Howling Hag Mystery, a series starring fan-favourite Nightshade
the cat as the star of her very own mystery! Praise for THE LAST
CHANCE HOTEL: 'A jolly, atmospheric mystery.' THE TIMES 'All kinds
of fun' THE OBSERVER '[A] mash-up of murder mystery and fantasy ...
full of great characters, plot twists and intriguing detail.' METRO
'Featuring magical antics, a talking cat and a locked-room murder
mystery, Seth's story reads like an old-school whodunnit with added
wizards and spells' BOOKTRUST
Make an eggshell turn a somersault, spin a coin so that it lands on
"heads," teach a bear to climb a string, and perform other acts of
scientific wizardry Martin Gardner, the master of mathematical
puzzles, shares more than 80 of his finest magic tricks, teaching
children and adults the scientific properties behind water, air,
fire, heat, motion, gravity, inertia, friction, electricity,
magnetism, sound, and light.
Fun and fascinating, the simple maneuvers require only basic
everyday props, and those requiring matches, knives, boiling water,
and other tricky items are marked with a symbol that lets kids know
they'll need assistance from an adult. Helpful drawings illustrate
each stunt.
Highly instructive book analyzes every phase of conjuring-from sleights, devices, misdirection an, controlling audience attention, to incorporating patter and the effective use of assistants. Includes 60 original routines, plus advice for their presentation. For novices and veteran conjurers alike.
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Magic
(Paperback)
Ellis Stanyon
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R388
Discovery Miles 3 880
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