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Alex Evans struggles under her mother's strict rules following her father's death, but her life takes a dramatic turn when she discovers her true identity as a dragon. With flames erupting from her mouth, she embarks on a journey to the legendary island of Skralla, where she trains with other dragon children to harness her powers. Meanwhile, the formidable Drak Midna, a dragon cursed in human form, poses a threat to the world. Alex must rise to the challenge to prevent catastrophe and embrace her destiny.

Domino is an eleven-year-old girl with a strange affliction- if she goes anywhere near magic, it will kill her. All her life she's been trapped in a floating laboratory, safe from magic but not from the cruel children and the crueler Science Barons who live there. Domino believes the Barons are trying to invent a cure for her magic allergy, but when a mysterious wizard arrives and unleashes total chaos, she discovers that everything she's been told is a lie. Domino escapes to the wondrous city of Abzalaymon, its streets filled with marvels she's never seen, from automobiles to televisions to hulking thunder lizards. But the Science Barons are on her trail, and Domino must brave a hidden realm of magic if she is to defeat their sinister plot, and uncover a secret that might just save the world- the Secret of the Moonshard.

In this sequel, characters face challenging dilemmas that put their loyalties to the test. The story continues to weave a captivating narrative, appealing to middle-grade readers who enjoy imaginative tales reminiscent of Wildwood and The Invention of Hugo Cabret. Themes of friendship, trust, and adventure drive the plot, making it an engaging read for young audiences.

The seas have parted to reveal the remains of humanity's lost empire and opened a path from Shipwreck Island to the Enemy's City. Now only Ellie Lancaster and her orphan friends can prevent a terrible war. As Kate marches north at the head of her army, panic infests the City as the Enemy's strength grows. For the parting of the seas has also uncovered the Eternity Engine, a dreadful machine from before the Drowning, with the power to remake the world - or destroy it forever . . . Perfect for fans of His Dark Materials and Vashti Hardy.

The breathtaking adventure continues in the sequel to the much-loved Orphans of the Tide. Orphans Ellie and Seth have crossed an endless ocean in search of freedom and peace. Arriving on the shores of a colourful tropical island ruled by a mysterious queen, it seems they might just have found the perfect new home. But there is trouble brewing in paradise and soon Ellie and Seth find themselves caught up in a dangerous struggle for power - and forced to confront terrible truths from their past . . . Praise for Orphans of the Tide: 'Unputdownable' - Times 'Enthralling' - Daily Express 'Sumptuously atmospheric . . . tirelessly inventive' - Daily Telegraph

Záhadný chlapec. Odhodlaná dívka. Hrozba, která se blíží. Město je jediné místo, jaké kdy mladá vynálezkyně Ellie poznala. Vždycky jí říkali, že za hranicemi ostrova není nic k vidění a ona tomu věřila. Pak ale příliv vyvrhne na jednu ze střech velrybu… a v jejím břiše tajemného chlapce. Občané Města tvrdí, že jde o Nepřítele – boha, který potopil svět – a má v plánu zničit vše ostatní. V jeho nevinu věří jen Ellie.Jenže Nepřítel na sebe může vzít jakoukoliv podobu a městští Inkvizitoři ho chtějí za každou cenu zničit. Aby chlapce zachránila, musí Ellie dokázat, o koho se opravdu jedná. I kdyby to mělo znamenat odhalení jejího vlastního tajemství…