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The extraordinary sequel to The Balloon Thief: an epic journey into a world of shadows and trickery where the stakes are even higher …
After the battle of Al-Shaam – where the invading jinn army was defeated – Khadija, Jacob and their friends are heroes. Then, Khadija receives a letter: her sister, Talia, has been kidnapped and stolen into the magical realm of Al-Ghaib.
Accompanied by Darian – who has been different since jinniya Queen Bidhukh’s parting blow – Khadija embarks on a quest to rescue Talia.
But Al-Ghaib, where the sky is emerald green, is a place of trickery: Khadija will have to have all her wits about her if she’s to outfox her sister’s captor …
- The fiery sequel to the celebrated YA fantasy romance The Balloon Thief
- A dual narrative split between Khadija’s magical quest to rescue her sister, and Jacob’s embroilment in a political mysteryÂ
- Full of ancient djinn, epic adventure and heartrending romanceÂ
- Explores love, politics, equality and racism in a highly original South Asian-inspired fantasy world
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PRAISE FOR THE BALLOON THIEF:Â
‘An exhilarating adventure’ OBSERVER
‘Highly relevant yet utterly original’ LAUREN JAMES
‘A thrilling fantasy’ IRISH EXAMINER
