Nicol, James – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk Henley-on-Thames Sat, 06 Jul 2024 14:34:42 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/cropped-Bell-Background-Blue-32x32.png Nicol, James – The Bell Bookshop https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk 32 32 The cloud thief https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-cloud-thief/ Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=38900 Mara's village needs more rain. Without it, the crops and animalswill suffer. 

But in a world where clouds are brought and sold, the only wayMara can get one is to steal it. But when is it right to do somethingwrong?

And is she brave enough to take on the cloud makers and theirgreedy trade?

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A gorgeously cosy fantasy novel from the acclaimed author of The Apprentice Witch  series and  The Spell Tailors  – perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones.

Mara’s village needs more rain. Without it, the crops and animals will suffer.  

But in a world where clouds are brought and sold, the only way Mara can get one is to steal it. But when is it right to do something wrong?

And is she brave enough to take on the cloud makers and their greedy trade?

  • A spellbinding new fantasy from the acclaimed author of the Apprentice Witch  trilogy and  The Spell Tailors
  • Set in a unique magical world, where clouds are made, bought, and sold
  • For fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones – with an eco twist!
  • Explores important themes such as climate change, animal rights and inequality in an engaging child-friendly and accessible way

PRAISE FOR THE APPRENTICE WITCH:  

‘Reminded me of the best of the Worst Witch books’ ABI ELPHINSTONE

‘A charming tale of magic, bravery and friendship, reminiscent of Diana Wynne Jones.’ GUARDIAN

‘Entirely more charming, adventurous, and full of heart than a book has any right to be.’ TRENTON LEE STEWART

‘A delightful, witty and vivid story’ KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE

]]> The Spell Tailors https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/product/the-spell-tailors/ Thu, 01 Sep 2022 00:00:00 +0000 https://www.bellbookshop.co.uk/?post_type=product&p=25582 Hen dreams of becoming a spell tailor, stitching spells into clothing. But when he stumbles upon a new kind of stitch, he's banned from sewing. What is the power of the stitch that can sew memories into clothes - and could it be the very thing to save the family business?]]>  

A spellbinding new fantasy novel from the author of The Apprentice Witch series – perfect for fans of Studio Ghibli and Diana Wynne Jones.

‘A cosy, magical adventure which touches on the problems associated with fast fashion.‘  THE BOOKSELLER

‘Enchanting‘ THE WEEK JUNIOR

Hen dreams of joining the family spell-tailor business, making magical homemade outfits.  

But the shop is struggling, thanks to the cheap clothing factory that has opened nearby.

Stumbling upon a stitch – one that can sew memories into seams – Hen thinks he has the answer that will save them.  Instead, he’s shocked to be banned from sowing forever.  

What is going on? And can he unravel the mystery before it’s too late?

  • Combines James Nicol’s trademark cosy fantasy with an enchanting mystery – perfect for readers 8 and up
  • Explores the real magic of clothes as Hen, a spell tailor’s apprentice, struggles to master his family craft – and discovers a new kind of stitch in the process
  • A warm hug of a book – one to curl up with in your favourite old jumper!
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