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''A daring adventure . . . will engage even the most reluctant readers.'' Kirkus
Absolutely spellbinding.' Books for Topics
A feast for every imagination and an unputdownable adventure.' Armadillo Magazine
Full of magic.' Erika, Aged 12, Books up North
A glorious adventure!' Books for Keeps
A must-read.' The Bookbag

An out of this world magical adventure with talking animals, risk-taking and friendship aplenty! A new standalone magical story from the best-selling author of the Explorers'' Club series.

Twelve-year-old Eli is an apprentice librarian at the largest library in the world. But when his grandmother falls ill, he enters the Glorious Race of Magical Beasts to raise money for her treatment.

This annual race is always held in the most perilous places and is full of spiky dangers. Most participants seek out unicorns and dragons to help them on their con

The Glorious Race of Magical Beasts

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    A Paperback / softback by Alex Bell, Tim McDonagh

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      Publisher: Faber & Faber
      Publication Date: 01/02/2024
      ISBN13: 9780571382231, 978-0571382231
      ISBN10: 0571382231
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      Description

      Book Synopsis

      ''A daring adventure . . . will engage even the most reluctant readers.'' Kirkus
      Absolutely spellbinding.' Books for Topics
      A feast for every imagination and an unputdownable adventure.' Armadillo Magazine
      Full of magic.' Erika, Aged 12, Books up North
      A glorious adventure!' Books for Keeps
      A must-read.' The Bookbag

      An out of this world magical adventure with talking animals, risk-taking and friendship aplenty! A new standalone magical story from the best-selling author of the Explorers'' Club series.

      Twelve-year-old Eli is an apprentice librarian at the largest library in the world. But when his grandmother falls ill, he enters the Glorious Race of Magical Beasts to raise money for her treatment.

      This annual race is always held in the most perilous places and is full of spiky dangers. Most participants seek out unicorns and dragons to help them on their con

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