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Spellhound: A Dragons of Hallow Book

Lian Tanner author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Allen & Unwin

Published:6th Jul '23

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Spellhound: A Dragons of Hallow Book cover

There are Three Great Secrets in Hallow, a country that loves secrets almost as much as it loves green jellybabies. No, I'm not going to tell you anything more about them. I am a loyal citizen of Hallow, and would never betray-

Oh, you have jellybabies?

Green ones?

Well, I suppose I could tell you a little more.

Come closer. Open your ears and your heart, and pass the green jellybabies.

I will tell you a story about an enormous magical pup, a child Queen and a very small minch-wiggin with the unfortunate title of Destroyer-of-Dragons.

A fascinating tale filled with falsehoods, fortitude and friendship (and just the right number of green jellybabies), from the award-winning author of A Clue for Clara and Museum of Thieves.

'Constant laughs, a fresh new world and characters to cheer: this book made me beam.' Jaclyn Moriarty

'Full of secrets and mystery, with wonder on every page.' Kate Temple

'Perfect twisty plot and pace, constant laughs, a fresh new world, and characters to cheer: this book made me beam. I loved it!' Jaclyn Moriarty, the award-winning author of the Kingdoms and Empires books

'Full of secrets and mystery, with wonder on every page.' Kate Temple, author of The Dangerous Business of being Trilby Moffat


'Full of twists and turns and secrets, like the very best kind of book! I loved it!' Deborah Abela, author ofThe Book of Wondrous Possibilities


'Lian has created an unforgettable mystical world so unlike anything I have ever encountered. I laughed aloud on every page. This is a true delight!' Zanni Louise, author ofQueenie in Seven Moves



'This highly engaging fantasy adventure is set in a unique magical world filled with delightful, quirky characters. There are many twists and turns, particularly as it comes to its startling conclusion, but there is also plenty of humour. Full-page illustrations by Sally Soweol Han scattered throughout the text add to the charm.' Books + Publishing


'Spellhound is the first book in Dragons of Hallow, a fast-paced adventure series full of instantly likeable creatures and characters, and packed with page-turning intrigue from the very first lines.This book is such a dynamic read - words jump from the page and the dialogue is delightfully punchy. By dropping little hints that keep us guessing throughout, Tanner completely immerses her readers in the storyline.Dragons of Hallow is a delightfully pleasing and whimsical fantasy series that will be a treat for readers who love Cressida Cowell and Katrina Nannestad. I, for one, can't wait for the next installment!' Better Reading

  • Winner of Best Children's Fiction 2023 (Australia)

ISBN: 9781761180057

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: 308g

352 pages