Author: Nimmo, Jenny.
Publication year: 2008
Language: English
Media type Paperback
Publisher: Egmont Books Ltd : [distributor] HarperCollins Distribution Serv
Resource type: Physical
ISBN: 9781405240451 (pbk.) : 1405240458 (pbk.) :
Extent: 384 p. ; 22x14 cm.
Description: The enchanter Count Harken - the shadow in the painting of the Red King - is determined to stop Billy from discovering a life-changing family secret. His incredible power reaches out from the dark, magical land of Badlock, through space and time, to wreak revenge on Charlie and his friends. This is the seventh thrilling magical adventure starring Charlie Bone!The enchanter Count Harken - the shadow in the painting of the Red King - is back and determined to stop Billy from discovering a life-changing family secret. His incredible power reaches out from the dark, magical land of Badlock, through space and time, to wreak revenge on Charlie and his friends.Charlie's ancestor, Otus Yewbeam, has been imprisoned in Badlock by Count Harken. Otus is a giant, married to Amoret, the Red King's daughter. But, he is no match for the shadow's troll army, led by the sinister Oddthumb.Charlie is sucked into a painting of Badlock and tries to rescue Otus, and reunite him with Amoret. But can he out
"* The Time Twister, Vol II: 'The story is lively, accomplished and dramatic and the writing has an engaging directness and warmth' Helen Dunmore, Daily Telegraph; 'Addicts of Jenny Nimmo, of whom I'm proud to be numbered, will rush to buy The Time Twister... Classic Nimmo territory' Independent * The Blue Boa, Vol III: 'There's an excitement and originality about her writing in both the words she uses and the stories she tells that make her books a constant delight' Julia Eccleshare, Books for Keeps; 'Another irresistible volume of Jenny Nimmo's excellent and highly acclaimed series' Waterstones Quarterly * The Hidden King, Vol V: "This book has been far the best I have read all year! The imaginary plot was full of adrenalin and excitement. All five books have been fantastic! You must read it!!!!!!!!!!" Melika, 11".
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