Midnight for Charlie Bone
Midnight for Charlie Bone by Jenny Nimmo, published by Egmont UK Limited in 2016, is a captivating entry in the realm of juvenile fiction. This edition, comprising 304 pages, introduces readers to Charlie Bone, a boy who discovers he possesses a unique ability to hear voices from photographs. Following the death of his father, Charlie lives with his mother and grandmother, but his life takes a turn when he is sent to Bloor’s Academy, a school for children with magical talents. Here, he faces challenges from the strict environment and the malevolent head boy, Manfred, while uncovering a secret legacy tied to his newfound powers.
In this first installment of a fantasy series, readers will find a blend of action, adventure, and humor as Charlie navigates the complexities of friendship and the supernatural. The narrative explores themes of magic and mystery, as Charlie and his friends, each with their own gifts, work together to confront the sinister forces at play. This edition is suitable for those interested in stories that combine fantastical elements with social themes, making it an engaging read for young audiences.
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Classic magic and mystery from one of Britain’s best-loved authors of fantasy adventure. Perfect for fans of Harry Potter, Eva Ibbotson, Cornelia Funke’s Inkheart and Shane Hegarty’s Darkmouth.
An Academy for magic and special talents. A destiny unfulfilled. A secret legacy.
The first instalment of the international best-selling fantasy series from Jenny Nimmo starring Charlie Bone.
Since his father died, Charlie Bone has lived with his mother and her mother, in the house of his other grandmother, Grandma Bone. Looking at a picture of a couple with a baby and a cat, he suddenly discovers he can hear their voices. Although he tries to hide his new gift, Grandma Bone and her scary sisters soon find out, and send him to Bloor’s Academy. Charlie quickly finds life at Bloor’s pretty tough, with its strict rules and the malevolent head boy, Manfred, set against him. When Charlie discovers that the child in the photograph is being held, hypnotised, against her will, he and his new friends with ‘gifts’ try to awaken her. But can they overcome Manfred’s sinister hypnotic gifts?
Have you collected all of the Charlie Bone books?
Midnight for Charlie Bone
Charlie Bone and the Time Twister
Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa
Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors
Charlie Bone and the Hidden King
Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf
Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock
Charlie Bone and the Red Knight
Also look out for The Snow Spider trilogy.
‘Dark, funny, crackling with magic’ – author Artemis Cooper on Midnight for Charlie Bone
‘A fast moving, dialogue driven romp with plenty of cliff-hangers for those first hooked into reading by Harry Potter’ – Bookseller on Midnight for Charlie Bone
Jenny Nimmo is the acclaimed author of the Charlie Bone books for children. She has won several significant awards for her children’s books, including the Nestle Smarties Book Prize and the Tir na n-Og Welsh Arts Council award for The Snow Spider. She lives in Wales with her husband, David.
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