Keeper of the Lost Cities

Name: Keeper of the Lost Cities
Brand: Simon & Schuster NZ
SKU: 9781471189371
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Shannon Messenger

Series: Keeper of the Lost Cities

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Summary

In Keeper of the Lost Cities, twelve-year-old Sophie Foster learns she is not an ordinary girl; she discovers she is a Telepath, someone who can hear the thoughts of others. Her life changes dramatically when she meets Fitz, who introduces her to a hidden world where she truly belongs. Faced with dangerous secrets and questions about her past, Sophie embarks on a thrilling adventure to uncover the truth.
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The first book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers.

Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret.

She is a Telepath, and has the power to hear the thoughts of everyone around her – something that she's never spoken about, even to her own family.

But everything changes the day she meets Fitz, a mysterious boy who also reads minds. She discovers there's somewhere she does belong, and staying where she is will put her in grave danger. In the blink of an eye, Sophie is forced to leave behind everything and start a new life in a magical world.

Sophie has new rules to learn, and not everyone is thrilled with her "homecoming". There are secrets buried deep in Sophie's memory, secrets that other people desperately want.

Would even kill for . . .

Don’t miss the brand-new book in the series, Stellarlune, out now!

Books in the Keeper of the Lost Cities series:
Keeper of the Lost Cities
Exile
Everblaze
Neverseen
Lodestar
Nightfall
Flashback
Legacy
Stellarlune
Unlocked

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The first book in the international bestselling Keeper of the Lost Cities series. Perfect for readers aged 9+ and fans of Harry Potter, Rick Riordan and Amari and the Night Brothers. Twelve-year-old Sophie Foster has a secret. She is a Telepath, and has the power to hear the thoughts of everyone around her – something that she's never spoken about, even to...

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Everblaze

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Exile

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Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Keeper of the Lost Cities by Shannon Messenger blends fantasy and adventure with compelling characters. Reviews praise the imaginative world-building and engaging plot that captivates young readers. There are mentions of relatable protagonist Sophie Foster and her thrilling journey filled with magic and mystery, making it a beloved choice for fans of the genre.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781471189371

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Childrens Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 512

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fantasy Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Series: Keeper of the Lost Cities Shannon Messenger Young Adult

About the Author

Shannon Messenger graduated from the USC School of Cinematic Arts, where she learned—among other things—that she liked watching movies much better than making them. She studied art, screenwriting, and television production but realized her real passion was writing for kids and teens. She’s the internationally, New York Times, and USA TODAY bestselling author of the award-winning middle grade series Keeper of the Lost Cities, as well as the Sky Fall young adult series. Her books have been featured on multiple state reading lists, published in numerous countries, and translated into many languages. She lives in Southern California with her family and an embarrassing number of cats. Find her online at ShannonMessenger.com and @SW_Messenger on Instagram, X, and Facebook.

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