The Nowhere Emporium
Ross MacKenzie
Winner of the Blue Peter Best Story Award 2016 and the Scottish Children’s Book Award 2016, and the North East Book Award 2015.
When the mysterious Nowhere Emporium arrives in Glasgow, orphan Daniel Holmes stumbles upon it quite by accident. Before long, the ‘shop from nowhere’ — and its owner, Mr Silver — draw Daniel into a breathtaking world of magic and enchantment.
Recruited as Mr Silver’s apprentice, Daniel learns the secrets of the Emporium’s vast labyrinth of passageways and rooms — rooms that contain wonders beyond anything Daniel has ever imagined.
But when Mr Silver disappears, and a shadow from the past threatens everything, the Emporium and all its wonders begin to crumble.
Can Daniel save his home, and his new friends, before the Nowhere Emporium is destroyed forever?
Ross MacKenzie unleashes a riot of imagination, colour and fantasy in this astonishing adventure, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Cornelia Funke.
Reviews
I enjoyed this book because it is mysterious and interesting, and the scary elements made this a good read.
Queen Ariel Pinkerton 25.08.2025
y Thoughts on The Nowhere Emporium by Ross MacKenzie The Nowhere Emporium is a fiction book, and I really loved it! It’s full of magic, mystery, and adventure. The story is about a boy named Daniel who finds a strange shop that appears out of nowhere. Inside the shop, there are magical rooms called “wonders” that are made from dreams and imagination. It was so exciting and creative—I didn’t want to stop reading! My Favourite Character: My favourite character was Daniel. He starts off as just a normal boy, but then he becomes part of something amazing. I liked him because he was curious, brave, and kind. He wanted to learn, help others, and protect the Emporium when danger came. Why It’s Interesting: It was interesting because the idea of a shop that moves around and holds magical rooms was so cool! The book made me imagine all the different wonders and magical places that could be inside. It also had a bit of mystery, and I liked finding out more about the shop’s past and its secrets. Would I Recommend It? Yes! I would definitely recommend The Nowhere Emporium to anyone who loves fantasy, magic, and adventure. It’s a book that makes you feel like anything is possible. The story is exciting, emotional, and full of imagination. It’s like stepping into a dream—and I loved every second of it!
Queen Beryl Toothpaste 14.07.2025
Star Reviewer
It was great
Empress Peaches Bluebird 10.07.2025
I started reading this book at school, and enjoyed it so much, I asked for it for my birthday!
Fairy Petronella Archer 02.08.2024
Mr Silver is gone and now Daniel and Ellie are now looking after the Emporium but Daniel let this man called Mr Sharpe what are they going to do now should they trust him or not all in the Nowhere Emporium
Dona Morgana Sequins 28.07.2024
A fast paced book with magic, wonder and awe.
Prince Cello Stegosaurus 25.07.2024
I love this book it's so fun and mysterious and the characters are brill Lucien Silver the owner Vindictus Sharpe the villain Daniel Holmes the apprentice and Caleb and Anja the two loyal staff and if course Ellie Silver Daniels friend. I love all the Wonders and adventures.
Princess Viper Pennyfarthing 21.07.2024
Star Reviewer
If you like books full of magic, impossible things and danger then this is the book for you. There are 2 more books in the series: The Elsewhere Emporium and The Otherwhere Emporium. 5 stars
Lord Natty Palm-tree 16.05.2024
It was a great book because I liked how it got me to use my imagination.
Anonymous 11.12.2023
I love this book. I like Mr Silver and Daniel the best. I would recommend this book to everybody.
Senorita Sapphire Archer 10.09.2023
Star Reviewer
The book is a fictional story about Daniel Holmes, who is on the run in Glasgow from the bullies in his children's home. Daniel needs a place to hide and he goes into a mysterious shop, the owner allows him to wait out the bullies, and offers him a glimpse of magical silver magpies, this starts the adventure for Daniel into the magical world of The Nowhere Emporium. The story is exciting.
Inspector Feather Sparrow 03.09.2023
This was a really good book, with lots of twists and turns in the story that kept you guessing what was going to happen next. I loved it so much that i cant wait to read the other 2 books in the series. My favourite character was Daniel and what his imagination and dreams could generate. Especially taking the simplest of things and using it against Vindictus Sharpe to save the emporium and the people that he thought of as family. I would 100% recommend this book
Queen Letizia Foxtail 31.08.2022
It wasnt the best but it was OK.
Judge Nectarine Bojangles 28.08.2022
My favourite character in the book was Daniel .This is one of my favourite books. I like how the shop can go anywhere anytime.
Nurse Rose Flattery 25.08.2022
I thought it was full of excitement , mystery and a heavy spout of WONDER.I think people who like HP will love this book.
Empress Heroica Bookmark 09.07.2022
I thought this book was one of the best books i have ever read. I was so interested i read it in under 2 days. It was a very intriguing book because there are all sorts of things going on. I liked Ellie the most. Ellie is the emporiums owner’s daughter who cant leave the emporium until the end of the book because her dad is trying to protect her. Anyone who is into adventurer magic or action books would love this.
Anonymous 25.06.2022
I thought this book was one of the best books i have ever read. I was so interested i read it in under 2 days. It was a very intriguing book because there are all sorts of things going on. I liked Ellie the most. Ellie is the emporiums owner’s daughter who cant leave the emporium until the end of the book because her dad is trying to protect her. Anyone who is into adventurer magic or action books would love this.
Anonymous 23.06.2022
I liked this book apart from where it was sad at the end. My favorite part was where the Emporium was handed over to Daniel.
Sergeant Pablo Pineapple 01.02.2022
very good book
Ambassador Adolpho Jumpsuit 04.09.2021
I thought this book was an excellent read. It has loads of magic and wonder.
General Chester Bubble-wrap 16.07.2021
