Riddell delights in playing with fairy tales, and his imaginative characters and stories of the weak triumphing over the powerful will tickle young readers.
Literary Review
Any new book by the magnificent Chris Riddell is a huge cause for celebration and <i>Guardians of Magic</i> is certainly no exception. An exquisitely produced book, lavishly illustrated of course, leaves the reader in no doubt about the treat that awaits them . . . This story is simply a delight. Highly recommended!
Readingzone
A soaring tale of enchantment and adventure with truly magical illustrations. A new book by Chris Riddell is something to celebrate, especially one that gives his unique imagination free rein, as this does
LoveReading4Kids
An absorbing, original and supremely entertaining read
BookTrust
Riddell’s characteristic wit and humour shine through
Woman and Home
Inventive and witty. Rich with fairytale allusions, this should delight both kids and adults
Woman's Weekly
Exhilarating and original, this marks the beginning of an intriguing new fantasy trilogy
Children’s Books Ireland
Giants, tin men, rats, a wicked clockmaker, a Professional Princess, a Worpal sword, enchanted cello and a runcible spoon. All these and many more characters and items, evil, magical, good and bad inhabit the pages of Guardians of Magic by Chris Riddell
Newbury Today and Newbury Weekly News
Guardians of Magic is a brilliant magical adventure from the Costa Award-winning creator of Goth Girl, Chris Riddell. This fantastic quest is fully illustrated by Chris in black and white throughout.
Meet the Guardians of Magic: Zam, Phoebe and Bathsheba, three children who don’t yet know how powerful they are . . .
In a place where fairy tales don’t behave, and magic brings danger, enemies of magic are working together to destroy it. Unless the three brave Guardians fight back and believe in the impossible, soon magic and the mysterious cloud horses will be gone . . .
Continue The Cloud Horse Chronicles duology with Tiggy Thistle and the Lost Guardians.