Publication Date: 9 November 2023

The Blurb

Fairy Tree, tall and grand, open a path to Fairyland.

The year is 1826, and the four Belle siblings arrive at their new home in Tambling Village. Acton, the youngest member of the Belle family, immediately befriends a bright, red robin, leading him to discover a hidden key. That night, when the clock strikes thirteen, Acton is called to Fairyland. For in finding the key, Acton has become the Chosen One and must steal the Glimmerglass Crown, for the cruel Fairy Queen.

When Cora, Elle and Bram realise their brother has been taken, they set out on a quest to rescue him. But Fairyland is full of dangers…and to overcome the Queen, and her deadly curse, they will need courage, cunning and a great deal of hope.

The Review

What a joy it is to be back in the Magicborn world. 100 years after leaving Tempest and Thomas, we are returned to Tambling Village, and embark on a whole new epic adventure with four brave siblings.

Filled with twists, riddles, and dark magic, we are taken on a quest of two halves as the siblings are separated, and work to break the curse that plagues their family.

The Fairy Queen is more dangerous than ever in her search for ultimate power over all realms, while her subjects are too frightened to do anything but bow to her whims.

We are treated to two fantasy worlds in Glassborn – Fairyland and the Dead Lands – both vividly brought to life, drawing us onto the siblings’ quest with them. I love the blurring of boundaries between the children’s bedtime stories and the worlds they find themselves in, and the characters they meet along the way.

A spellbinding adventure that’s impossible to put down, and a must for lovers of fantasy, fae and magic.

Great for fans of:

• The Lost Magician by Piers Torday
• The Chime Seekers by Ross Montgomery
• A Pinch Of Magic by Michelle Harrison

Huge thanks to Usborne for sending me a finished copy, and for inviting me to take part in the Blog Tour. Do make sure you check out all of the other stops.