A startling and clever conclusion bring together the quirky inhabitants of Cambridge with the figure of Isaac Newton and the citizens of Cello in a breathtaking climax that has metaphoric resonance far beyond the events of the tale. In Cambridge, Keira works with Madeleine to try to bring the Royals of Cello back to their land back in Cello, Elliot questions his political allegiances, eventually throwing his lot in with the Hostiles who want to overthrow the monarchy. While seeking out Madeleine, the girl he has been corresponding with illegally between worlds, he stumbles across his long-lost father, and the two are ushered back into Cello by Keira, a girl who can see and open the cracks between the two worlds. School Library Journal *Starred Review* A TANGLE OF GOLDĪ grand finale to a grand adventure, complete with truly startling revelations.In this stunning conclusion to the Colors of Madeleine series (A Corner of White, BCCB 5/13, and The Cracks in the Kingdom, BCCB 2/13), Elliot Baranski has fallen through from the fantastical Kingdom of Cello into the real city of Cambridge.
Readers will be clamouring for the next title after the thrilling yet satisfying conclusion. This wholly engrossing book outdoes the first-not an easy task. This is madcap, whimsical, smart and even heartbreaking, but Moriarty never drops the dozens of balls in the air… even better than the first. Lockhart, author of WE WERE LIARS THE CRACKS IN THE KINGDOM Markus Zusak, author of THE BOOK THIEF A CORNER OF WHITEĪnother one-of-a-kind from the inimitable Moriarty.Ī startlingly original fantasy, a moving story of human resilience-and a structural triumph.Į. Jaclyn Moriarty is one of the most original writers we have. A former media and entertainment lawyer, Jaclyn has lived in the US, UK and Canada, but now lives in Sydney again, along with her son, Charlie. Her novels include the Ashbury High books: FEELING SORRY FOR CELIA, FINDING CASSIE CRAZY, BECOMING BINDY MACKENZIE and DREAMING OF AMELIA. Jaclyn grew up with four sisters (including Liane and Nicola Moriarty), one brother, two dogs and twelve chickens. Jaclyn Moriarty is the prize-winning, best-selling author of novels for children, adults, and young adults. The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars.The Lost Diaries of Charlie Small: Volume 2 Pirate Galleon.The Lost Diaries of Charlie Small: Gorilla City.The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone.
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