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Artezans: The Whispering World: Book 2 - An epic magical fantasy adventure

L.D. Lapinski

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Magic is back . . . and it's out of control. Return to the extraordinary world of Artezans, in the electrifying sequel to Artezans: The Forgotten Magic by acclaimed middle-grade author, L.D. Lapinski.

Praise for Artezans: The Forgotten Magic

'A stupendous, witty, humane fantasy. Lapinski's done it again - an inventive, compelling world and characters I would die for. LD Lapinski is a genius!' Louie Stowell, author of 'Loki: A Bad God's Guide' series

Elodie and Ed Crane are twin Artezans, possessors of Hidden and Unseen magic. They wield powers that have exploded beyond all understanding and an ominous shared destiny. While Ed has the power to control dreams, Elodie can hear the thoughts of every living thing around her. Bombarded by the incessant chatter, Elodie struggles with overwhelming noise. But that's far better than the sinister Whispers she hears.

The twins set off to seek out lost Artezan Masters, but shipwrecked on a remote isle that's not marked on any map, they await an uncertain rescue as storms rage around them. The islanders are welcoming, but all is not as it seems. Troubled new friend, Laurie, knows more than they are willing to tell. And as The Whispers grow louder, Elodie fears the nightmarish legends of the past are closer than anyone realises.

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Praise for Artezans: The Whispering World: Book 2 - An epic magical fantasy adventure

  • . . . this spirited, compassionate adventure resonates for our time - Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week, praise for Artezans: The Forgotten MagicLapinski triumphantly returns to magic with this rollicking adventure. Dreams, nightmares, and Scottish myth woven together into the perfect fantasy. I can't wait for more.I was swept away by the Crane twins, and this timeless story of finding out who you are, with a magical twist. Brilliant, funny and just a little bit scary - the perfect blend! - Lizzie-Huxley Jones, praise for Artezans: The Forgotten MagicI'm in awe of L.D.'s dream-like writing, every page crackles with magic and they have created a world I'm already desperate to return to. Artezans is nothing short of phenomenal. - Siobhan McDermott, praise for Artezans: The Forgotten MagicI stayed up until about 2am reading which I can't remember having done for a long time. It's excellent: inventive, emotionally charged, equal parts funny and frightening, and utterly enthralling in the way all LD's books are. I really think they're one of the most exciting middle grade writers working today. - Harry Woodgate, praise for Artezans: The Forgotten Magic

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L.D. Lapinski

L.D. Lapinski

L.D. Lapinski lives in the Scottish Highlands with their family, a lot of books, and a cat called Hector. They are the author of The Strangeworlds Travel Agency and Artezans trilogies, the standalone novel Jamie, The Biggest Christmas Secret Ever and Stepfather Christmas. They have also written for BBC's Doctor Who books, and write stories for grown-ups as Lucy Lapinska.

L.D. collects tattoos and Sanrio merch, enjoys watching the wildlife from their office window, and when they grow up would like to be a free-range guinea pig farmer.

You can find them on social media @ldlapinski or at ldlapinski.com

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