Sophie's talent for epic storytelling is second to none and this beautiful book is no exception

“Nathanael Lessore is an award-winning writer whose funny and inclusive books for tweens and early teens have been on our radar for a while

But Pinchbeck's bargain isn't a fair one

“A thought-provoking reflection on attitudes to disability

friendship and finding a place to belong

The Vanishing Trick Past Pack Parakeet level (8-12) Sophie's talent for epic storytellingMagical, spooky, historical fiction for kids aged 8+ This book gave us goose bumps! Leander is an orphan, making his way in the world on just his wits. So when he meets Madame Pinchbeck, a mysterious woman who promises to give him a job and a home in return for his mother's precious locket, he leaps at the chance. But Pinchbeck's bargain isn't a fair one. And Leander isn't the only child she has captured. Along with his new friends, Charlotte and