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FROM THE CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED AUTHOR OF THE OTHERS, A TALE OF MAGIC AND EVIL.
Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson and Katherine Rundell
Time 1899. Mason makes the world’s best ice cream but a sinister and dangerous stranger wants to destroy his business. But then Mason receives an invite to the mysterious manor of Darlington the Miraculous, a Wish Maker who creates stunning bubbles that can float wishes to the skies and make them come true. Darlington has his own reasons for wanting to fulfil Mason’s wish- they share some very special magical gifts- but he hasn’t reckoned with the sinister stranger!

Publisher Review

Praise for The Others by Sarah Merrett 'An action-packed and imaginatively powerful tale filled with wonder, lovable aliens, a dastardly professor and epic battles.' Lancashire Evening Post 'Highly entertaining' Five stars ***** The Telegraph 'For those craving a voyage beyond the stars, this tale is an absolute orbit of wonder' Scott Evans, The Reader Teacher 'Eerie and exciting- it will shock and surprise you. Like a middle-grade H.G.Wells!' Kieran Larwood, The World of Podkin OneEar 'A compelling adventure. Reuben lives in an observatory where his grandma searches the heavens for extra-terrestrial life. But why must he wear sunglasses all the time? And where has the unconscious, luminous girl he finds come from? Thrilling stuff, brimming with empathy.' Amanda Craig New Statesman 'A fantastical and unique historical sci-fi that shoots for the stars. Highly original, this is an adventure story that instantly grabs your attention: strange, celestial and enormously engrossing.' Chris Soul