The Lucky Diamond

Five orphaned children and a magical princess who is losing her powers. Can they survive the evil queen who wants them dead?

When ten-year-old Cathy finds a diamond, she thinks she and her four orphaned siblings will finally have enough to eat and new clothes to wear. But when the diamond reveals a face and starts to talk, Cathy realises she’s found something far more precious than a jewel. Lucky, magical daughter of the King of the Diamonds, asks for Cathy’s help and she, her twin brother Alan, and their three older sisters agree to accompany the Diamond on her journey home. But Lucky hasn’t told them that their route lies across a dangerous enchanted land, or that an evil queen who hates the Diamonds – and Lucky most of all – is determined to do anything to stop Lucky and her new friends from reaching their destination.

With Lucky’s powers rapidly waning, can five young orphans resist the dark lure of Queen Rose’s magic long enough to save their friend?

Book 1 of an exciting new middle grade fantasy adventure trilogy, perfect for fans of C.S. Lewis and Cornelia Funke

“A hit for any middle grade readers who love magical quests and fantasy” LoveReading4Kids UK premier book recommendation site

“featuring astounding mythical world-building alongside writing that skillfully builds tension in all the right moments… the narrative is delivered with brilliant flair” BookLife Prize

“The author is an accomplished writer who knows how to get things moving, throwing in plenty of twists and turns to prevent the young reader from closing the book too soon” The Wishing Shelf

***BOOK BLOGGERS NOVEL OF THE YEAR AWARD 2022 SEMI-FINALIST***
*** LONG-LISTED CAP Awards 2023***

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