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Tamly’s Birth Foretelling had said that he would be a great danger to magic, so the town council had ordered his talent be taken from him. Tamly was so frustrated that he got a sick, dizzy feeling whenever he thought about magic, and the pressure built up until he was afraid his head would explode. Neither could Mel, the blacksmith’s son, who was learning metal-magic. His brilliant friend, Kym, knew a hundred spells, but she couldn’t teach him a thing. He spent hours sweeping every day, and half the night trying to learn magic, but it never worked for him. ‘Everyone can use magic except me!’ he muttered as he swept up with his boring, non-magical broom. Tamly watched Rafe whizzing above his head. Every lunchtime this week he had gone flying around his broom workshop, pretending to dust the rafters but, when he thought no one could see him, whooping like a ten-year-old boy. The town had its magical red stone back and, because they’d nearly lost it for good, the townsfolk were using magic all the time – even Tamly’s stern great-uncle, Rafe. Perfect for the reluctant or younger reader.'

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'From one of Australia's masters of fantasy, this action-packed series is a wonderful introduction to the genre for readers aged nine and over. 'Beautifully crafted with magic, excitement, surprises, chases and fights all the way.' Aurealis Non-stop fantasy action with humour and colourful detail.' The Courier Mail on Black Crypt 'Children as young as six will enjoy this fast paced novel. 'This exciting story is likely to appeal to young readers who like their adventures action-packed, but also to slightly older, reluctant readers.' Sunday Tasmanian 'A fast-paced, easy reading book for middle primary school.' The Ballarat Courier 'Fast moving fantasy adventure, brought to life by Cornish's distinctive illustrations.' Good Reading 'A thrilling bedtime chapter book for parents to read to children five years and older.' The Courier Mail on Thorn Castle It has all the things that turn reluctant readers into avaricious readers – fast moving plot, big gribble monsters and really cool illustrations.' Reading Time 'A new series by two of Australia's best. Shortlisted for the 2008 Aurealis Award, Best Children's Series Reviews and Honours for The Sorcerer's Tower They had better not be afraid of dead things though… She and her friends Mel and Tamly must creep into the heart of the mountain, then down a crevasse deep enough to swallow them forever, to the crypt where Shardax the sorcerer buried his enemies. Meadowhythe has lost its magic, but Kym has a plan to get it back.

Over a million copies of Ian Irvine's fantasy novels sold.

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