The Hatmakers
A magical adventure of courage and creativity
Tamzin Merchant author Paola Escobar illustrator
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Penguin Random House Children's UK
Published:6th Jan '22
Should be back in stock very soon
In The Hatmakers, Cordelia embarks on a magical quest to rescue her father while uncovering dark secrets threatening her family’s legacy.
Step into a captivating world with The Hatmakers, a magical adventure that enchants readers of all ages. Cordelia, the protagonist, hails from a lineage of extraordinary milliners who blend alchemy and enchantment into their exquisite creations. In her universe, the art of Making—crafting magical items like hats, cloaks, and gloves—is a rare and treasured skill, preserved by only a handful of Maker families. The story unfolds as Cordelia embarks on a quest to rescue her father, Prospero, who has mysteriously vanished at sea while searching for hat-making ingredients aboard his ship, the Jolly Bonnet.
As Cordelia navigates her journey, the stakes rise when she discovers that an age-old rivalry among the Maker families is re-emerging. With her Uncle Tiberius and Aunt Ariadne preoccupied, she realizes that the fate of her family and their craft hangs in the balance. The narrative is rich with humor, magic, and a sense of rebellious hope, inviting readers to join Cordelia as she unravels the mysteries surrounding her father’s disappearance and the dark forces threatening her world.
The Hatmakers is adorned with stunning black-and-white illustrations by Paola Escobar, enhancing the whimsical atmosphere of the story. This delightful tale is not only an adventure but also a celebration of creativity and the bonds of family, making it a must-read for fans of magical storytelling.
A wildly inventive tale, full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. Charming from first page to last. I loved it -- Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper's Island
An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart -- Anna James, author of Pages & Co
Imaginative . . . Entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are conjured in transporting detail * The Times *
A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Magical elements, complicated plot twists and colourful characters will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans * Kirkus *
A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *
Absolutely wonderful -- Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
An engaging ode to the bonds of family and friendship, the power of teamwork, and the magic that we all have inside ourselves * Booklist *
Action-packed . . . Engaging * Publishers Weekly *
ISBN: 9780241426319
Dimensions: 199mm x 130mm x 24mm
Weight: 306g
384 pages