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Midnight For Charlie Bone

by Jenny Nimmo

Interest age: 10+
Reading age: 10+

Published by Farshore, 2016

  • Adventure
  • Coming-of-age
  • Fantasy

About this book

Charlie is unnerved to discover that he can hear people in photographs talking. His aunts take an unhealthy interest in his gift and send him to the notorious Bloor's Academy, where he meets other children with 'endowments' (magical powers).

What happened to the girl in the photograph and why is everyone so interested in the metal case that Charlie has been given to look after? Charlie and his friends will need all their wits about them if they are to unravel the mystery before it is too late.

This gripping and imaginative fantasy has a fascinating cast of characters, and a tantalising 'to be continued' at the end will leave readers desperate for more.

About the author

Jenny Nimmois a British author of children's books, including many fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Born in England, she has lived mostly in Wales for forty years. She is probably best known for two series of fantasy novels: The Magician Trilogy (1986–1989), contemporary stories rooted in Welsh myth, and Children of the Red King (2002–2010), featuring Charlie Bone and other schoolchildren endowed with magical powers.

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