THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN'S DEBUT FICTION BOOK * THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN'S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK * `A Da Vinci Code for kids' - RICHARD OSMAN `A triumph . a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of psychological realism, and a hero to whom every young reader is likely to relate.' THE TELEGRAPH ????? 'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!' - BEN MILLER "A fabulous quest story . a total page turner." - TOPPSTA READER REVIEW ????? Discover the thrilling children's debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes! For fans of Philip Pullman's Dark Materials, Skandar, Percy Jackson and Harry Potter. ... An ancient magic. A deadly enemy. A reluctant hero. 12-year-old Sam's world is blown apart when he discovers that his family was once at the heart of a secret society that had long protected the world. Now a powerful enemy is closing in, destroying all in its path to find the Order's hidden palace of Bellasis and the source of its powerful magic. Only Sam can stop them. But first, he must bring the Order together again. The clock is ticking. Dark forces are massing. Sam must undertake perilous journeys, determine friend and foe, and discover his true powers. For this boy holds the future of the world in his hands . *Evenfall reached number 5 in the TCM top 5000 Children's chart Week w/e 14-SEP-2024
