Magicalia: Thief of Shadows

JOURNEY INTO A WORLD OF INCREDIBLE CREATURES...Over 50 unique species of magical beasts to discover!Bitsy and Kosh are on the run in the second page-turning adventure in the spectacular fantasy series from bestseller Jennifer Bell, bursting with incredible magical creatures and amazing science! Perfect for 8+ fans of Skandar, Impossible Creatures and Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them.When Kosh is accused of being the notorious thief the Shadowsmith, he and Bitsy must go into hiding before Kosh is arrested. Determined to prove his innocence, Bitsy, Mateo and Kosh set out to find the real villain. But they have something the Shadowsmith desperately wants, something the conservatoire also needs for protection. Can Bitsy, Kosh and Mateo figure out the true culprit before time runs out and someone catches them?Don't miss the other books in this outstanding fantasy series, Magicalia: Race of Wonders and Magicalia: Storm of Chaos!PRAISE FOR MAGICALIA:“Pokémon-esque creatures and energy abounds in this sensational science-packed fantasy.” LoveReading4Kids“Full of adventure, magic and incredible creatures.” Swapna Haddow, bestselling author of Dave Pigeon“A super-exciting and unputdownable story.” Thomas Taylor, bestselling author of Malamander“Bursting with magic and adventure.” Mini Travellers“An absolute winner.” School Library Journal“Prepare to be swept across the world and into ones you never knew existed…” Read for Good“Hugely inventive.” The Bookseller"Electrifying.” Armadillo Magazine“Spellbinding.” Red Reading Hub“An amazing world of wonders and adventures.” Books Up North“Wonderful … bursts with technicolour.” Jasbinder Bilan, bestselling author of Asha and the Spirit Bird“Scene-stealing monsters both mega and mini.” Kirkus Reviews“Fun, fast and ferociously readable.” Elle McNicoll, bestselling author of A Kind of Spark