Book of the month for children – February 2012

'The secret kingdom' by Jenny Nimmo

A magical tale in which Timoken and his sister Zobayda are forced to flee from their home in a secret forest kingdom after it is attacked by the sneaky, shape-shifting viridees.

Protected from birth by a magical moon spiderweb, Timoken has to journey for hundreds of years searching for a new home. He is helped on his many adventures by a talking camel and three leopard cubs, and must use all his magic powers to outwit the viridees.

A exciting adventure story that will enthral fans of magical fantasy.

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