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In a nutshell: thrilling adventure in a magical other world  |  After his adventures in the thrilling Circus of Marvels, all its young hero Ned wants is a quiet life: no chance of that. The mysterious disappearance of tonnes of gold from a locked vault draw him into an exciting new adventure, and the future of the world is in his hands. Once again much of the adventure takes place in a brilliantly described other world, filled with strange and fascinating creatures and machines. A kind of Harry Potter meets James Bond, this intriguing magical story will appeal to all young readers who dream of a more exciting life in a more exciting world, and Ned is the perfect young hero.   Readers who enjoy Ned’s magical adventures will relish Knights of the Borrowed by Dave Rudden and the Darkmouth series by Shane Hegarty.  ~ Andrea Reece