LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
The utterly wonderful Cordelia Hatmaker needs all her courage, wit, insight and ingenuity in this the third of her magical adventures.
For the first time in her life, soon everyone will be allowed to express themselves using magical ingredients, free from the fear of arrest. But the sudden arrival of the disruptive, even piratical Troublemakers puts everything into doubt again and then they kidnap Prudence Oglethorne, daughter of the rigidly upright Sir Piers, leader of the Sensible party (motto: ‘make Britain sensible again’).
When Cordelia herself ends up on the wrong side of the law, rescuing Prudence seems the only way to win a pardon from the king. The littlest Hatmaker’s journey makes for exhilarating reading, with dangers, new friends, plot twists and magical surprises on almost every page.
Tamzin Merchant has magicked fresh air into the fantasy genre with this series, and this adventure is gloriously inventive, sailing all its readers into a brighter, bolder world.
Andrea Reece
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The Troublemakers Synopsis
Return to the spellbinding magical world of The Hatmakers in this sweeping, epic and exciting new adventure on the high seas - perfect for fans of Nevermoor, A Pinch of Magic and Harry Potter.
Cordelia Hatmaker has finally united the Maker families and restored the kingdom's trust in Maker magic. But mysterious outbreaks of chaotic magic are beginning to happen across London...
And then the unthinkable happens. Cordelia is accused of treason. As the guards close in, she must flee London at once. With her father Prospero, and friends Sam and Goose, Cordelia sets sail on her family's ship, the Little Bear, for the adventure of a lifetime. They're determined to solve the mystery of a missing girl, and to clear Cordelia's name once and for all. But soon they are in the dangerous territory of a band of legendary pirates: the Troublemakers, captained by a fierce and unstoppable pirate queen...
A breathtaking new adventure, featuring beautiful illustrations by Paola Escobar.
Tamzin Merchant says: ‘I feel like I’ve swallowed the Hatmakers’ entire supply of sunbeams! I am absolutely thrilled to be making two more books with my wonderful editor Nat and her brilliant team at Puffin. Creating the first two stories was such a joy and I am utterly delighted to be continuing Cordelia’s adventures with such a passionate group of story-makers. I can’t wait to share the next adventures with readers and booksellers who took Cordelia and her magical world into their hearts. Here comes trouble…’
Natalie Doherty, Puffin Editorial Director says: ‘I couldn’t be more delighted to be working with the phenomenally talented Tamzin on more stories set in her magical, atmospheric and adventure-packed alternate Georgian world. The response to The Hatmakers and its brilliant sequel, The Mapmakers, has been incredibly strong from readers, reviewers and booksellers alike, and the team at Puffin can’t wait to introduce The Troublemakers.’
Claire Wilson at RCW Literary Agency says: ‘It has been a joy to see Tamzin’s unique magic make its way out into the world over the last year, and to see the way readers and booksellers have taken Cordelia so warmly to their hearts. I am delighted to be looking ahead to two more irresistible books under the expert care of Natalie and the team and can’t wait for the story to continue.’
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9780241610398 |
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18th January 2024 |
| Author: |
Tamzin Merchant |
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Paola Escobar |
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Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK |
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Hardback |
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434 pages |
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The Hatmakers |
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Press Reviews
Tamzin Merchant Press Reviews
Praise for The Hatmakers:
'Wildly inventive . . . full of laugh-out-loud humour, enchanting magic and rebellious hope. I loved it' - Catherine Doyle
'Imaginative' - The Times
'An utterly charming adventure full of wildness, wit, magic and heart' - Anna James
'Absolutely wonderful' - Emma Carroll
'A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans' - Kirkus
'A magical children's fantasy set in pirate-infested Georgian England . . . Sumptuously written and wonderfully inventive' The Telegraph
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About Tamzin Merchant
Tamzin grew up in Australia, South Africa and Dubai before moving to England in her early teens, where she finally discovered the season of winter. She has been an actor since the age of 17, when she played the part of Georgiana Darcy in the 2005 adaptation of Pride and Prejudice.
Since then, her acting work has taken her around the world and on a journey through time. She has been a Tudor, a Victorian and a Jacobean. She survived the Blitz in 1940 and succumbed to pneumonia in Edwardian times. She's been an alien, a witch, a doomed Queen and a rebel Scottish warrior.
She has also written and directed several award-winning short films. Her latest role is as Imogen Spurnrose in Amazon's original series, Carnival Row.
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