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Ross MacKenzie Books

An astonishing magical adventure story from the award-winning Ross MacKenzie.

They would like to turn and run, but are frozen in place…
A hand is reaching through the curtain of moonlight.

Thirteen-year-old Samm Wolfback is a faerae who relies on no one. But when he is drawn into a secret plan to escape the faerae refugee camp, he must put his trust in others and embark on a perilous journey. From a circus of nightmares to a murderous museum, Samm’s path is riddled with danger. And coming his way is an unsuspecting human boy, Ally, with a magical power he can’t control . . .

Nominated for Favourite Books of 2018 by: Sophie Merrill (@MissSMerrill ), Year 6 Teacher & Curriculum Lead

A stunning and magical story. A fabulous sequel. Beautifully written, filled with rich and vivid descriptions. Well rounded and engaging characters with a hint of darkness to engage older readers and keep them on their toes. A remarkable piece of writing. Loved it!

‘The Nowhere Emporium’ by Ross MacKenzie offers an amazing journey into a magical world where the imagination knows no limit.

Daniel Holmes is an orphan living in Glasgow being bullied for being different. When being chased by the gang, a mysterious shop from nowhere appears and he is able to seek refuge. 

Showing himself to have unusual powers, Daniel is asked to join the Emporium where a magical labyrinth of rooms contains wonders beyond belief. He is transported around the world, having incredible adventures and experiences along the way.

However, magic and mystery come at a price…is Daniel willing to make the sacrifice?

This book hooks the reader immediately with the excitement of the shop being a portal to other worlds. Within the rooms themselves, wonderful and inexplicable things happen. There are opportunities for the reader to explore their imagination and wonder about what they might create in Daniel’s shoes.

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