The Elemental Detectives by Patrice Lawrence (Elemental Detectives, Book 1)

The Elemental Detectives by Patrice Lawrence (Elemental Detectives, Book 1)

Step into a London where magic crackles just beneath the cobblestones. Elemental spirits roam the city: fiery Dragons in the furnaces, airy Fumis in the chimneys, watery Chads in the rivers and canals, and earthbound Magogs deep in the ground. For centuries, humans have trampled through their world, leaving noise, mess and pollution in their wake—until some of the Elements decide they’ve had enough.

The Shepherdess, a vengeful figure who can move between everyday London and its hidden supernatural twin, unleashes a mysterious sleeping sickness with one goal: to bring the city to its knees. As London begins to fall under her spell, Marisee and Robert—young Elemental Detectives—must follow a trail of magic and menace through ghost-filled Hyde Park, along the coiled Serpentine and into the darkest corners of the city. To stop London from slumbering forever, they’ll need quick wits, courage, and the help of some very unusual allies.

At 432 pages, The Elemental Detectives is a big, bold, fast-paced fantasy mystery, perfect for readers who love richly imagined worlds, cracking adventure and stories where history and magic are woven together. Ideal for fans of Nevermoor, Neverwhere and Mortal Engines, this is the thrilling first book in a major new series.

Publisher: Scholastic

Date Published: 01/09/2022

ISBN: 9780702315626

Number of pages: 432

Binding:

• Paperback

Book genres:

• Action & adventure
• Fantasy
• Supernatural

Target audience:

• Teens & young adults
• Young Readers (Ages 9-12)
• Children