The Vanishing Trick
Jenni Spangler, Chris Mould
Subjects
- History Time - blasts from the past
- Action Adventures - chills, thrills and plenty of spills
- Facts & Information - lists, stats and plenty of facts
Average rating
‘A thrilling, original, evocative and eerie tale – I adored it!’ Michelle Harrison, author of A Pinch of Magic
’A thrilling page-turner. Madame Pinchbeck is a gloriously Dickensian villain’ Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song
’Ghosts, gadgets, likeable villains and unlikely heroes: The Vanishing Trick is a dark and dazzling adventure’ Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
’A completely enthralling tale, oozing with atmosphere and originality’ Catherine Doyle, author of The Storm Keeper’s Island
‘Jenni Spangler is the next big voice in children’s magical history novels’ Lucy Powrie, author of The Paper & Hearts Society
’Deliciously dark and atmospheric … I couldn’t get enough’ Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole An Elephant
‘A spectacular heart-stopping adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world’ Tamsin Winter, author of Jemima Small Versus the Universe
Step into a world of secrets, folklore and illusions, where nothing is as it seems and magic is at play…
Madame Augustina Pinchbeck, travels the country conjuring the spirits of dearly departed loved ones… for a price. Whilst her ability to contact ghosts is a game of smoke and mirrors, there is real magic behind her tricks too – if you know where to look.
Through a magical trade, she persuades children to part with precious objects, promising to use her powers to help them. But Pinchbeck is a deceiver, instead turning their items into enchanted Cabinets that bind the children to her and into which she can vanish and summon them at will.
When Pinchbeck captures orphan Leander, events are set into motion that see him and his new friends Charlotte and Felix, in a race against time to break Pinchbeck’s spell, before one of them vanishes forever…
#TheVanishingTrick
A historical adventure with a magical twist from an outstanding debut talent. Perfect for fans of Michelle Harrison, Sophie Anderson and Emma Carroll.
Reviews
So good! my favourite characters were Leander, Felix and Charlotte!
Baroness Boadicea Casserole 16.03.2024
I thought it was a good book maybe could be improved but overall well written
Judge Jewel Spaghetti-Hoops 13.08.2023
I really enjoyed this book. It is full of mystery and twists. I would recommend this book to someone who liked mystery books. My favourite characters were Charlotte ,Leander and Felix. They are really good at figuring out Madame pinchbecks mysteries and powers.
Anonymous 02.12.2022
I didnt like this book so much because there wasnt too many funny bits in it
King Virgil Nuggets 23.07.2021
My favourite character is Leander because he never gives up and he was lonely at the beginning and now he has friends, Felix and Charlotte, and when he meets Pinchbeck the trouble begins...
Princess Aspidistra Spinner 06.04.2021
I absolutely ADORED this book it was amazing ,full of magic ,very dramatic and mysterious
Fairy Harmonica Bojangles 25.08.2020
This book was utterly awesome, I loved the plot, the characters and just how it was written. Jenni Spangler is a true author she is so good at inventing mysteries! I love it!
Captain Majorca Hedgehog 22.08.2020
Great
Captain Kangaroo Bookmark 18.08.2020
It is about three children who have been captured by an evil woman who forces them to work for her for ever. they eventually over through her. My favourite person is charlottete
Doctor Neptune Vesuvius 15.08.2020
It had a lot of action and was a real page turner. I like that it included the perspectives of the main characters in a chapter. I liked Charlotte best because on the outside she was quite mean but she was very kind at heart. I would recommend to people because it was absolutely brilliant.
Lady Kangaroo Anteater 11.08.2020
It was an exiting stranger book
Viscountess Sunny Palm-tree 09.08.2020
This book has everything! I recommend this book to EVERYONE
Principal Sapphire Pipistrel 04.08.2020
I enjoyed this very much. It reminds me of my friends except if we were in a situation like that they would laugh in my face
Senorita Candyfloss Teabag 01.08.2020
My favourite character is Pinchbeck’s ex-husband, Edmund Pellar because he seems so determined to bring Pinchbeck down. I liked that you never knew what was going to happen because I never saw a way out of Pinchbeck’s spell. I’d recommend this to someone who likes suspense
Anonymous 28.07.2020
this is the best book i have read for a very long time. it is definitely 100% five stars. it is very mysterious and spooky and mythical and frightening. when i read it, it gave me a variety of emotions, like fear for the children in the book with this evil woman called 'Madame Pinchbeck' and laughter of what funny and mean insults that Charlotte says to Leander.
Senorita Bubbles Piano-key 26.07.2020
This book was interesting.My favourite character was Charlotte,Leander and Felix.I would recommend this book to anyone who is looking for adventure and fun.
Superintendent Raccoon Pendragon 20.07.2020
Leander is an orphan and Mademe pinchbeck for his locket not knowing he is captured.He is not alone two other children are captured.They are called Charlotte and Felix.
Viscountess Petunia Frankfurter 03.07.2020
