The Midnight Guardians
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A Waterstones Children's Book of the Month middle-grade fantasy full of myth and legend, set in England's "darkest hour" during the Blitz in WWII, from a #1 New York Times best-selling author.
When Col's childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians--a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat, and a miniature knight--Col must travel to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister. But there are forces at work even darker than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.
Ross Montgomery
Ross Montgomery is the author of award-winning books for children, and now, for adults. His novels have been twice shortlisted for the Costa Children’s Book of the Year and twice selected for the Waterstones’ Children’s Book of the Month, as well as chosen for the Sunday Times “Top 100 Modern Children’s Classics.” I Am Rebel, was a B&N “Our Monthly Pick” and was an immediate bestseller, chosen by Waterstones as their Children’s Book of the Year 2024. He lives in London with his wife, a baby, and a cat named Fun Bobby. The Murder at World's End is his first adult novel and was an instant national bestseller.
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