Piers Torday

Kay Harker is heading home for the school holidays. Recently orphaned, he knows this Christmas will be different but nothing could prepare him for the journey that lies ahead. On the train he meets an old magician, Cole Hawlings, who charges Kay with safeguarding a wondrous device that has time-travelling powers. Its an instrument that Coles nemesis, the wicked sorcerer Abner Brown, will stop at nothing to steal for himself. And so when the old man mysteriously disappears, Kay faces the fight of his life. He must protect both the Box of Delights and, with it, the people he loves. The Box of Delights is a magical and festive adventure in which one boy must confront the secrets of the past to defeat the evil in his present. The future of Christmas itself depends upon him. Adapted for the stage for the first time by Piers Today, John Masefields much-loved classic The Box of Delightspremiered at Wiltons Music Hall in December 2017.One of the greatest childrens books ever written.The Times

A breathtaking new fantasy world from the award winning author of The Last Wild In an empire of vampirs and werwolves Tibor and Roza are hunting a treasure more valuable than gold For readers who loved Katherine Rundell s Impossible Creatures or S F Said s Tyger

From the winner of the Guardian Childrens Fiction PrizeThis is a story about a boy named Kester. He is extraordinary, but he doesnt know that yet. All he knows, at this very moment, is this: 1. There is a flock of excited pigeons in his bedroom. 2. They are talking to him. 3. His life will never be quite the same again... Kester lives in a land in quarantine. A deadly virus has killed all the animals except pests and its expected to be equally dangerous to humans. But when Kester realises he can talk to the pests, he finds they have great hope invested in him.A captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages.

FROM THE WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN CHILDRENS FICTION PRIZEA thrilling animal adventure for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Katherine RundellThis is the story of a boy named Kester. He has rescued the last wild animals in the world, and saved his capital city from destruction. But now he must face his greatest challenge yet, because:1. The only blue whale on the planet has brought news from across the ocean2. A mysterious steel dome has risen from the Four Towers3. Out there, somewhere, a brave mouse holds the key to the future...

Can one hare alone change the world? The captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages. A stunning paperback edition from the bestselling, much-loved author, Piers Torday.One stormy, snowy night, a pure silver calf is born on an ordinary muddy farm by the light of the moon. This is the legendary Mooncalf, whose arrival has been foretold since the dawn of time.According to a dream passed down from animal to animal, if the calf dies, a great terribleness will come - rising seas, a plague, skies raining down fire, the end of all things... and Little Hare vows to persuade all the animals to protect Mooncalf, whatever the cost.But its easier said than done, and soon Little Hare realises that he is the only one who can save the world...A stunning prequel to the award-winning, bestselling The Last Wild trilogy, touching on timely themes of climate change, friendship, and above all, hope.Piers Torday is the new master of books for childrenThe Timesan unforgettable story of hope and friendship The Bookseller

WINNER OF THE GUARDIAN CHILDRENS FICTION PRIZE 2014.A thrilling animal adventure for fans of Roald Dahl, David Walliams and Katherine RundellTwelve-year-old Kester thought he had discovered the last wild animals in the land. He thought his adventure was over. He was wrong. Below the sparkling city of Premium, deep underground, a dark wild remains: animals who believe the time is right to rise up against their human enemies. And soon Kester realises: he is the only one who can stop them. Kester Jaynes saved the animals. Can he save the humans too?

Political chaos, MPs turning on each other, expediency and skulduggery at the highest echelons of government? No, not Brexit, but a brilliant political satire from the bestselling author of SALMON FISHING IN THE YEMENTHE DEATH OF AN OWL will ring true with anyone who has ever hated politicians or fallen out of love EVENING STANDARDA pleasure to readDAILY EXPRESSAndrew Landford, MP is driving home one night along a dark country lane when a barn owl flies into his windscreen. It is an accident, nothing more. But Andrew sits on a parliamentary committee concerned with the protection of endangered species, and the death of the owl threatens to destroy his hopes of reaching No. 10. Also in the car is Andrews old Oxford friend and political adviser, Charles Fryerne. Will they be able to keep the crime under wraps, or will circumstances conspire against them? Paul Tordays last novel, and completed by his son Piers, this is a timely reminder that in politics, nothing is sacred...A pleasure to readDaily ExpressSkeweringly accurateEvening StandardA compelling blend of morality and satireSunday MirrorWitty and well-crafted - a delightful gothic fantasyGuardian

Gorgeously illustrated and with a classic feel, this story celebrates bravery, hope and the marvels of the natural world. When the dark rider on a horse arrives, Marlos bravery is the only thing standing between Tree Thing and certain destruction ... An unmissable tale from award-winning Piers Torday.Once, in a faraway land, a green thing squeezed out of the earth. The mysterious Tree Thing, which changes Marlos life forever.Nothing grows in Marlos valley, and its a struggle to survive. But when his squirrel Rinti finds a glowing emerald acorn, it grows into a miraculous Tree Thing.Tree Thing changes everything, bringing life and hope. And when the shadowy Rider arrives with an axe, Marlo needs all his bravery and ingenuity to stand between triumph and disaster.From the acclaimed, award-winning Piers Torday comes an unforgettable fable for all ages, a brilliantly illustrated story for young and old.

Letters from a longed-for pet provide comfort and entertainment for a lonely boy in a heartfelt and gently humorous tale from bestselling author Piers Torday. Jamie is in hospital waiting for a life-changing operation. And to make a difficult time even harder, hes fallen out with his dad and refuses to speak to him when he comes to visit. To keep his spirits up, nurse Shirley suggests he writes a letter to the dog he desperately wants to adopt from the local dogs home. But imagine his surprise when Dog writes back!

A breathtaking new fantasy world from the award-winning author of The Last Wild. In an empire of vampirs and werwolves, Tibor and Roza are hunting a treasure more valuable than gold ... For readers who loved Katherine Rundells Impossible Creatures or S.F. Saids Tyger.Tibor is a werwolf, adopted by his guardian, a powerful vampir. He and his friend Roza are on the deadliest of quests, and one that will test their very immortality. And theyre not the only ones hunting for the Midnight Treasure. Battling with bears, wrestling with vampirs and racing against the clock, Tibor and Roza must decide who to trust. And whether they will dare reveal the secrets ... of the Midnight Treasure. From the award-winning Piers Torday comes this spectacular, irresistible treasure hunt: there will be clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes, fights, betrayals ... but above all there will be courage and hope.

If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.The second incredible instalment of a spellbinding fantasy adventure from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Last Wild trilogy.It is 1984 and forty years since Simon, Patricia and Evelyn and Larry first stepped through a magical library door into the enchanted world of Folio. When Patricias daughter, Jewel, makes a mysterious discovery in an old bookshop, she begins a quest that will make her question everything she thought she knew. Summoned to Folio, she must rescue a missing prince, helped only by her pet hamster and a malfunctioning robot.Their mission to the Frozen Sea will bring them face-to-face with a danger both more deadly and more magnificent than they ever imagined.What Jewel discovers will change not just who she thinks she is, but who we all think we are...

A remarkable story about love, loss and the power of the imagination, from an award-winning, celebrated writer for children.On a frozen Christmas Eve, Mouse Mallory and his family set off across a snow-white valley to visit his grandparents.They never arrive.As the wheels skid off the icy road, Mouse is thrown from the car. When he wakes, he finds himself in a magical landscape, with only a talkative sheep and a very bossy horse for company.And they tell him: this is your story now.So begins Mouses extraordinary quest through a world of wonder. A world of monsters, minstrels, dangerous knights and mysterious wizards; a world of terrifying danger but also more excitement than Mouse has ever known.All to find a castle, somewhere, beyond.But why is Mouse looking for a castle? As thoughts of his family back at the car begin to surface, Mouse realises this might be the most important journey he will ever make ...This is a novel about love and death. Its about the power of stories to change the way we view the world - and its about the power of a child to change their own world. Emotionally arresting but ultimately uplifting, this is a remarkable novel for our times.

A breathtaking fantasy world from the award-winning author of The Last Wild. In this spellbinding follow-up to Midnight Treasure, adventure with Tibor and Roza into an empire of vampirs and werwolves. For readers who loved Katherine Rundells Impossible Creatures or S.F. Saids Tyger.Praise for Midnight Treasure: Stop the hunt for your next epic read because this is a treasure of a fantasy book. High stakes, big heart, frightfully good A.F. Steadman, author of the Skandar seriesIn a world of vampirs and werwolves, Tibor and Roza are heirs to the throne. Theyre the only people alive who can defeat the vampir emperor, the White Prince.If only they could agree on how.Join them on their epic treasure hunt for the long-lost Wolf Crown. Can they outwit the White Princes spies, dragons and werwolves - before its too late?From the award-winning Piers Torday comes this spectacular, irresistible treasure hunt: there will be clues, spells, imprisonments and escapes, fights, betrayals ... but above all there will be courage and hope.

If you can imagine it, it exists ... somewhere.The new spellbinding fantasy adventure from the bestselling, award-winning author of The Last Wild trilogy.1945. They have survived the Blitz, but when Simon, Patricia, Evelyn and Larry step through a mysterious library door, it is the beginning of their most dangerous adventure yet. They discover the magical world of Folio, where an enchanted kingdom of fairy knights, bears and tree gods is under threat from a sinister robot army. The many stories of the Library are locked in eternal war, and the childrens only hope is to find their creator - a magician who has been lost for centuries. What they find will change not just their own lives, but the fate of the world, for ever ...An ode to the world of Narnia, The Lost Magician is a classic in the making from one of the UKs most talented childrens authors. Praise for Piers Torday:the new master of books for children who like magic and modernity with their lust for adventure - The Times

Unanovelamaravillosagalardonada con elGuardian Childrens Fiction Prize.Ésta es la historia de un niño llamado Kester.Es un niño muy especial, aunque él aún lo ignora.Ahora mismo, lo único que sabe es esto: 1. En su habitacion hay una bandada de palomas alborotadas. 2. Le estan hablando. 3. Su vida nunca volvera a ser como antes...Criticas: Una novela escrita con un estilo muy grafico y trepidante [...]. Muy recomendable.The TimesIngeniosa, llena de risas, lagrimas y suspense.TheSunday TimesMe ha entusiasmado.TheGuardianMas vale que la segunda entrega llegue pronto.TheObserverUn libro maravillosamente extraño y extrañamente maravilloso.Financial Times

From the winner of the Guardian Children s Fiction Prize This is a story about a boy named Kester He is extraordinary but he doesn t know that yet All he knows at this very moment is this 1 There is a flock of excited pigeons in his bedroom 2 They are talking to him 3 His life will never be quite the same again Kester lives in a land in quarantine A deadly virus has killed all the animals except pests and it s expected to be equally dangerous to humans But when Kester realises he can talk to the pests he finds they have great hope invested in him A captivating animal adventure destined to be loved by readers of all ages

Una fascinant novel·la d'aventures i fantasia que et farà pensar...Aquesta és la història d'un nen anomenat Kester. És extraordinari, però ell encara no ho sap. Tot el que sap en aquest moment és que

Unanovelamaravillosagalardonada con elGuardian Children's Fiction Prize.Ésta es la historia de un niño llamado Kester.Es un niño muy especial, aunque él aún lo ignora.Ahora mismo, lo único que sabe es esto:1. En su habitacion hay una bandada de palomas alborotadas.2. Le estan hablando.3. Su vida nunca volvera a ser como antes...Criticas:Una novela escrita con un estilo muy grafico y trepidante [...]. Muy recomendable.The TimesIngeniosa, llena de risas, lagrimas y suspense.TheSunday TimesMe ha entusiasmado.TheGuardianMas vale que la segunda entrega llegue pronto.TheObserverUn libro maravillosamente extraño y extrañamente maravilloso.Financial Times

Segon volum de la trilogia de L’últim animal salvatge. Una fascinant trilogia d’aventures i fantasia que et farà pensar.Aquesta és la història d’un nen anomenat Kester. Ha rescatat les últimes criatu