The Magic Hour - David Wolstencroft, Scholastic

A fast-paced, time-twisting, magical adventure where EVERY SECOND COUNTS. &quot,I really couldn't put The Magic Hour down. The concept is genius, the characters are unforgettable, and the adventure is thrilling.A book I'll be recommending to everyone!&quot, - A. F. Steadman, bestselling author of Skandar and The Unicorn Thief.&quot,Get ready for a rip-roaring, time-twisting, mind-meltingly brilliant adventure! Lose yourself in The Magic Hour, an adventure so thrilling, hours feel like seconds!&quot, - Ben Miller, bestselling author of The Boy Who Made The World Disappear. &quot,The Magic Hour is twisty, fun, gripping and full of delicious and daring science and adventure.&quot, - Vashti Hardy, betselling author of Brightstorm. Eleven-year-old Ailsa Craig is always late! To everything - her own birth, school, and even her own house exploding! Although it is certainly better to be late for that than early...But then one day, Ailsa discovers the secret of a lifetime: An extra hour in the day. The Magic Hour which exists in a fantastical, parallel Edinburgh, accessed at twilight. As she explores this extraordinary place where anything seems possible, Ailsa can't believe her luck.Her grades improve and life seems to be on the up - even the popular kids start liking her. But messing with time, can have desperate consequences. When Ailsa discovers that the extra time comes at a terrible cost, she must battle the sinister forces at work and save herself, her parents and the world.What would you do with an extra hour in the day? A funny, high-octane, race-against-time adventure that is perfect for fans of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief, Amari and the Night Brothers, Pages &amp,amp, Co and Nevermoor. Beautifully illustrated and brought to life by Alessia Trunfio. From award-winning and celebrated creator of Spooks and Versailles, David Wolstencroft.