The Chime Seekers
Ross Montgomery
Subjects
- Fantasy Worlds - awesome adventures of magic and mystery
- Friends & Family - tears and laughter, and happy ever after
Average rating
Discover a world of magical storytelling from a twice Costa-shortlisted author
“One of our finest children’s writers.” Phil Earle
“A master storyteller.” Aisling Fowler
“A true master of storytelling."" Jenny Pearson
Step into a world of faerie tricks and hidden danger…
When an evil faerie steals Yanni’s baby sister and swaps her for a changeling, Yanni is swept into a dangerous race against time to get her back.
For faeries delight in tricks and rescuing her won’t be easy. With the help of his cousin, Amy, and the reluctant changeling, Yanni must travel to goblin palaces and battle-swept oceans, discovering ancient treasures and secrets along the way.
Yanni will need every drop of courage and even a few tricks of his own, if he’s to outwit the faerie and save his sister…
PRAISE FOR THE CHIME SEEKERS
Winner of the Redhill Academy Trust Book Awards
“Cracking adventure from the wildly imaginative Montgomery.” Daily Mail
""Funny, terrifying, full of folkloric strangeness hiding in everyday corner, this sparkling homage to David Bowie’s Labyrinth is just as satisfying as last year’s The Midnight Guardians."" Guardian
""[A] whirlwind adventure."" Daily Telegraph
""Richly imaginative."" The Week Junior
“A quest like no other: Ross Montgomery is on spectacular form in this brilliant, edge-of-your seat story.” Emma Carroll
""Fast-paced and hilarious."" Ross Welford
""Deliciously creepy, wonderfully imaginative."" Sophie Anderson
“Very page-turny, with enough funny bits to stop it being too scary.” Philip Reeve
“All the hallmarks of an instant classic.” Carlie Sorosiak
“A fantastic adventure with shades of Jan Mark, Susanna Clarke and Neil Gaiman … A brilliant example of the best children’s fiction.” Christopher Edge
""Ross Montgomery is a true master of storytelling."" Jenny Pearson
“FLAWLESS. Witty, emotional, beautifully written, pacey, punchy, and a story that just keeps delivering.” Nicola Skinner
""A modern classic."" Phil Earle
“Rich in detail, humour and feeling. Ross Montgomery is a singular talent in writing brave and magical adventures."" Katya Balen
“Fantastic! A brilliant cast of characters … a whirlwind adventure and a fae world brimming with darkness, wonder and faerie tricks.” Aisling Fowler
“[An] enchanting masterpiece … Charming, hilarious and brimming with magic."" Catherine Doyle
“A tricksy, whirlwind of an adventure from start to finish with twists and turns I didn’t expect!” Aisha Busby
PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANS
Shortlisted for the 2021 Costa Children’s Book Award
Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month for Christmas 2020
Hive Children’s Book of the Month for November 2020
A Toppsta Children’s Book of the Month for November 2020
""An enthralling, Narnia-flavoured novel with the folkloric feels of a Christmas classic."" Children’s Books of the Year, Guardian
""Beautifully drawn fantasy characters … a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour.” Daily Mail
""A magical slice of historical fantasy fiction.” i Newspaper
""This lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic children’s book."" Book of the Week, The Week Junior
“Beautiful writing and epic storytelling.” WRD Magazine
""A real triumph of the imagination."" Editor’s Choice, The Bookseller
Reviews
Mystery Would recommend
Mademoiselle July Mystery 29.08.2024
I really enjoyed this book because of the topic. I really like mysterious books and this book made me want to finish to the end. The front cover was very interesting and eye-catching, but I wasn’t completely convinced about this book as soon as I picked it up. However, as I read further, I started to really like it! My favourite character was Amy because even though she is often quiet, she was very helpful and because of this, Yanni ended up really liking her too! I would definitely recommend to someone else!
Senorita Heroica Casserole 27.08.2024
not bad it's a pretty good read and has some great points in it.
Master Sandwich Pawprint 20.06.2024
This book is about a boy called Yanni who has just moved to a new house and meets a stranger who suddenly comes into the house out of nowhere when he is staying with his cousin Amy and takes his sister Ariadne. They both have to journey to the land Land of Fae and at they soon learn that the person who took Ari was Lord Renwin who has stolen many people's name since if you say their name in the Land of Fae you get their ownership and they must obey themselves. At the end, I like how Yanni tricked Lord Renwin and found out his actual name freeing everyone and it was Hatred. I recommend this book to people who are still young enough to believe faries are dark creatures.
Principal Tulip Washington 15.02.2024
Star Reviewer
It was definitely not my favourite book.It interested me at first but when I read it it was not that good. The prospect of evil faeries that are like seven feet tall and stole his baby sister was not my cup of tea. I did push through the book though and ended up finishing it.
Baroness Kangaroo Waterfall 09.09.2023
The chime seekers is a fiction book about Yanni and Amy who are cousins and they try to find the evil faerie who steals Yanni's sister Ari. My favourite character is Amy because she is smart, kind funny and likes to play board games. I would recommend this book to someone who likes folklore or faeries.
Dona Fifi Teabag 30.08.2023
Amazing, I had to read this for school, I have wanted to read it for a while but never got round to it. So glad I read it and can’t wait to read more of Montgomery’s books.
Lady Rose Anteater 13.08.2023
i love the fairies and fantisy but a little bit boring
Princess Bunny Gooseberry 05.08.2023
It is really interesting and this is a adventure story and I love adventure stories. It has a happy ending. I would recommend it for 9+.Each chapter leaves it on a cliff so I read like 4 chapters a day.
Nurse Rose Squirrel 27.07.2023
This book is about a boy whose sister was stolen by an evil faerie and swapped for a changeling. He needs the help of his cousin Amy and the changeling to get her back. The boy gets into situations that seem impossible to get out of but somehow he does. I would recommend this book to someone else
Senorita Ariel Windchime 17.07.2023
i liked it but it didn't interest me that much but i liked the evil faerie that stole yannis baby sister
Princess Cynthia Jellybaby 12.07.2023
Yanni is not feeling loved by his parents so he accidentally lets a fairy steel his sister then he goes on a quest to save her I would definitely 100% recommend it to somebody especially adventurers
Duchess Wanda Piccalilli 08.07.2023
I liked this book because it was all about friendship and trust.I liked Lari and Amy the best because Amy never stopped being kind to Yarri .I liked Lari because he trusted Yarri right from the start when he had no reason too.
Doctor Tuesday Bertrand 03.08.2022
Very good
Professor Ursula Pawprint 29.07.2022
very mysterious I really enjoyed it
Anonymous 22.07.2022
This book gives me the haunted vibes?
Duchess Fenella Owl 12.07.2022
