The Chosen Ones

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The Chosen Ones

By: Scarlett Thomas

Narrated by: Roger Allam

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THERE IS MAGIC BEYOND THE REALWORLD . . .

EFFIE TRUELOVE has learned to travel through magical books to the Otherworld.
MAXIMILIAN UNDERWOOD, Effie's classmate, is more interested in the dark and forbidden Underworld.

When Effie and Maximilian both mysteriously vanish, their friends Raven, Lexy and Wolf don't know where to turn for help. Raven is a witch and her horse, Echo, has revealed that Effie is in deep danger and time is running out.

To make things worse, Raven's mother, the author Laurel Wilde, is caught up in a plot with the ruthless billionaire Albion Freake, who will stop at nothing to become invincible . . .

Where are Effie and Maximilian? Are their disappearances connected?
And can Albion Freake's deadly plan be stopped?

Scarlett ThomasRoger AllamCanongate BooksWorldquake

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Magic

Science Fiction & Fantasy Magic

Critic reviews

"A quest to create a magical book is at the centre of this thought-provoking fantasy novel . . . Wonderfully bibliophilic"

"Fascinating characters, a dramatic denouement, and an intriguing books-and-libraries subtext contribute to the success of this second book of the Worldquake series. A rich, original, and imaginative sequel for fantasy fans"

"PRAISE FOR THE WORLDQUAKE SEQUENCE: The most exciting debut in children's fiction since HARRY POTTER" (JOANNE HARRIS)

"This tale of magical education is a cracker . . . has its own distinctive style"

"Otherworldly . . . 'Getting lost in a book' takes on new meaning"

"Will whisk you off on a spectacular adventure"

"An entrancing novel that stands on its prose . . . set in a dystopian future after a massive quake has annihilated modern technology . . . She is far too inventive a writer ever to let us feel we've been here before"

"Superb fantasy *****"

"In this children's debut from adult fantasy writer Thomas, a young girl inherits a magical library and discovers you can – quite literally – become lost in a book . . . The first book in the Worldquake Sequence augurs well for what is to follow"

"Lively, inventive, phrase-making fantasy . . . revels in evocative spells, names and descriptions of quaint shops, fabulous food and delicious interiors . . . has something of J.K. Rowling's capacity to delight"

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I’m a big fan of Scarlet Thomas’ work and saw these children ‘s books as an opportunity to get some more. The second book in the series is not quite up to the first. I found this a bit muddled in parts and quite a confusing list of characters. But still very enjoyable- and picking up on her usual themes of time, reality and magic in the everyday. Competently read but I was sure about the voice representation given the age and gender of the main character. But still I give it four out if five because it’s Scarlet!