Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power

Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power

Children's, Age 9-12
Paperback Published on: 02/11/2023
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Synopsis

The first in an extraordinary middle-grade fantasy series that takes the traditional "chosen one" narrative and flips it on its head. Think Nevermoor and The School for Good and Evil, but with a thrilling twist!

"A wonderful debut, bursting with magic." Jess French, author of Beastlands: Race to Frostfall Mountain

A boy with no memory. A world searching for a hero.

Casander Darkbloom has no memory, lives outside a curiosity shop, and experiences random surges of uncontrollable energy in his limbs. When he inexplicably brings a stuffed raven to life, he unravels a strange and thrilling magical world. A world waiting for Cas to save it.

Cas is the Foretold, the one prophesied to defeat the malevolent Master of All. Under the protection of Wayward School, Cas must learn to master his magical abilities. But, as he soon discovers, all may not be quite as it seems – and Cas will need to take control of his own destiny if he is to find the strength to fight the powers of evil.

Spectacular and imaginative, this thrilling fantasy novel celebrates difference and how what makes us unique is also our greatest strength.

"This is fantasy at its best; a bold, beautiful world, characters who tug on your heart threads, and a fast-paced, intricately developed story about power and magic in all its forms." Clare Povey, author of The Unexpected Tale of Bastien Bonlivre

  • Publisher: Walker Books Ltd
  • ISBN: 9781529506280
  • Number of pages: 384
  • Weight: 261g
  • Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 21 mm

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Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
A cracking magical fantasy for middle grade readers
As a young child, the anticipation of special events such as Christmas or my birthday was what Mr S describes as pleasantly painful – the countdown to some... READ MORE
Jacqui  Sydney
Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
A brilliant, highly imaginative book!
I haven't enjoyed a book as much as Casander Darkbloom in a while, even though I read fantastic children's books all the time. I loved this story more with... READ MORE
Philippa Rose
Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
Hold on to your hat!
Casander Darkbloom & the Threads of Power is a recommended read. Casander is stuck in a loop of waking up each day without memories of what he has been... READ MORE
Nicola G
Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
Embracing Your Differences
When I tell you I finished this book in one sitting, that only tells you part of the story. I haven’t been able to concentrate enough to read for over a mo... READ MORE
Schizanthus  Nerd
Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
Wow! Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power has just cast a spell on us
Wow! Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power has just cast a spell on us. We were hooked by the first page, by the end of the first chapter we knew we ... READ MORE
Jennie Clarke
Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
A Mystical World
Firstly, what a great title...Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power...by author P.A. Staff. Secondly, what amazing cover art by illustrator Nathan C... READ MORE
Agapanthus.books.100
Casander Darkbloom and the Threads of Power
cant wait for more!
This was a fantastic, fast-paced book full of fantastic, life-like characters, each very different from one another and stand out too. I love that it focus... READ MORE
erica cochrane