Sinopsis

'A daring adventure . . . will engage even the most reluctant readers.' Kirkus 'Absolutely spellbinding.' Books for Topics 'A feast for every imagination and an unputdownable adventure.' Armadillo Magazine 'Full of magic.' Erika, Aged 12, Books up North 'A glorious adventure!' Books for Keeps 'A must-read.' The Bookbag An out of this world magical adventure with talking animals, risk-taking and friendship aplenty! A new standalone magical story from the best-selling author of the Explorers' Club series. Twelve-year-old Eli is an apprentice librarian at the largest library in the world. But when his grandmother falls ill, he enters the Glorious Race of Magical Beasts to raise money for her treatment. This annual race is always held in the most perilous places and is full of spiky dangers. Most participants seek out unicorns and dragons to help them on their conquest. But not Eli. He embarks on this journey with his...