Wednesday Weeks and the Tower of Shadows BK1

CBCA's Notable Younger Reader's Book 2022
By: Denis Knight, Cristy Burne
Series: Wednesday Weeks
For Ages: 8+ years old
For Grades: 4 - 6
Format: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 256
Published: 30th April 2021
Publisher: Lothian Children's Books
Dimensions (cm): 19.8 x 14.0 x 1.9

A seriously smart and funny new series about a reluctant sorcerer's apprentice who would rather study science than magic, which asks the question: In a world of magic, can science save the day? Perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Artemis Fowl and The Witching Hours.

In a world of magic, can science save the day?

Wednesday Weeks never wanted to be a sorcerer's apprentice. She'd rather study science than magic. But when her cloak-wearing, staff-wielding grandpa is captured by a power-hungry goblin king, Wednesday must find a way to embrace her magical heritage and rescue him from the dreaded Tower of Shadows.

Luckily, she's not alone. Her best friend Alfie is a prime-number fan and robotics expert who's all-in on Wednesday's epic plan involving parallel universes, swords of power, and a wise-cracking talking skull.

But it's going to take more than science, magic, and the world's cutest robot to take down this bad guy. Because the goblin king is playing for the ultimate prize - and Wednesday and Alfie just walked into his trap...