A dazzling mystery from the bestselling author of theMysterious Benedict Society, now a major TV series on Disney+! 'A timeless fantasy ... a stretching and satisfying read'THE GUARDIAN'Full of great excitement and wonderful invention' THENEW YORK TIMES'This captivating page-turner, with layers of secrecy andintrigue, is a compelling read' BOOKTRUSTWhen Reuben discovers an old pocket watch, he soon realizes itholds an incredible power: it can turn you invisible for fifteenminutes.He can't resist the lure of disappearance: for a time, he canvanish from the despotic regime of New Umbra. But the watch's poweris even more extraordinary than he imagines.Soon, he's on the run from New Umbra's ruler, The Smoke, who'sdetermined to possess it for himself ... A dazzling new story from Trenton Lee Stewart, authorof the New York Times bestselling Mysterious BenedictSociety series – now on Disney+Fantastical elements and a truly original setting formthe backdrop for this twisty-turny mysteryIncludes quirky interiors illustrations
