Children's Fiction Fantasy & Magic
Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard
- Publisher
- Tundra Book Group
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2017
- Category
- Fantasy & Magic, Books & Libraries, Friendship
- Recommended Age
- 8 to 12
- Recommended Grade
- 3 to 7
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Paperback / softback
- ISBN
- 9780143189985
- Publish Date
- Apr 2017
- List Price
- $12.99
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Description
Now in paperback, the exciting follow-up to Jonathan Auxier's acclaimed Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes. You've met Peter Nimble. Now meet Sophie Quire in a new, unforgettable quest.
It's been two years since Peter Nimble and Sir Tode rescued the kingdom of HazelPort. In that time, they have travelled far and wide in search of adventure. Now Peter and Sir Tode have been summoned by Professor Cake for a new mission: find a 12-year-old bookmender named Sophie Quire. Sophie knows little beyond the four walls of her father's bookshop, where she repairs old books and dreams of escaping the confines of her dull life. But when a strange boy and his talking cat/horse companion show up with a rare and mysterious book, she finds herself pulled into an adventure beyond anything she has ever read.
About the author
Jonathan Auxier writes strange stories for strange children--including PETER NIMBLE & HIS FANTASTIC EYES and THE NIGHT GARDENER. Raised in Canada, Jonathan now lives in Pittsburgh with his wife and family.
Awards
- Nominated, Manitoba Young Readers’ Choice Award
- Nominated, Hackmatack Children’s Choice Book Award
- Short-listed, Sunburst Award
- Short-listed, Diamond Willow Award
- Short-listed, John Spray Mystery Award
- Winner, Sunburst Award For Excellence In Canadian Literature Of The Fantastic
Editorial Reviews
PRAISE FOR Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard:
"The fast-paced plotting, the natural conversations between friends and foes, and the message about word magic will hold readers at the edge of their seats from the opening page until the final scene." --Sal's Fiction Addiciton
PRAISE FOR Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes:
"Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes is as delightful a magical story as readers ages 9-14 will hope to find. Part hero quest, part orphan saga, and wholly captivating." --Wall Street Journal
PRAISE FOR The Night Gardener:
"Lots of creepiness, memorable characters, a worthy message ... make this cautionary tale one readers will not soon forget." --Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews
"Suspenseful and chilling, this novel is destined to become a classic." --Governor General's Award Committee
Other titles by
The Vanished Kingdom: The War of the Maps
The Vanished Kingdom, Book Three
The Vanished Kingdom: Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard (Revised Edition)
The Vanished Kingdom, Book Two
The Vanished Kingdom: Peter Nimble and His Fantastic Eyes (Revised Edition)
The Vanished Kingdom, Book One
The Fabled Stables: Belly of the Beast
The Fabled Stables: Trouble with Tattle-Tails
The Fabled Stables: Willa the Wisp
Sweep: The Story of a Girl and Her Monster
Animal totem : Les Bêtes Suprêmes : N° 4 - Le volcan de la désolation
Sophie Quire and the Last Storyguard
Part 2 in the Continuing Adventures of Peter Nimble
