Join Alex in an incredible adventure of secrets, magic and genies from author of The Ice Garden, Guy Jones! PRAISE FOR THE ICE GARDEN: 'A beautiful book that touches on friendship and the unbreakable bond between the protective parent and her child.' THE SUN 'Elegant, assured, sad and hilarious.' GUARDIAN Alex loves magic tricks - and he's good at them, too. But when he stumbles into eccentric Mr Olmos's back garden, he sees a kind of magic he can't explain: three tiny ...
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Join Alex in an incredible adventure of secrets, magic and genies from author of The Ice Garden, Guy Jones! PRAISE FOR THE ICE GARDEN: 'A beautiful book that touches on friendship and the unbreakable bond between the protective parent and her child.' THE SUN 'Elegant, assured, sad and hilarious.' GUARDIAN Alex loves magic tricks - and he's good at them, too. But when he stumbles into eccentric Mr Olmos's back garden, he sees a kind of magic he can't explain: three tiny flames floating in the air. Soon, Alex and Mr Olmos are swept up in a great adventure of secrets, genies and an ancient, bitter rivalry ... The second middle-grade standalone novel by the acclaimed author of The Ice Garden. A magical-realist adventure with a genie at it's heart and the feel of an instant classic, gorgeously written and beautifully observed. Themes of trickery, trust and ambition with the unforgettable friendship between Alex and the elderly Mr Olmos taking centre stage.
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New in new dust jacket. New, Publisher overstock, may have small remainder mark. Excellent condition, never read, purchased from publisher as excess inventory.