Author:Humphrey Carpenter
When Class Three and Mr Majeika go to the circus, it's definitely not as fun as they imagined. Everyone's a bit old, creaky and rubbish really! So when Mr Majeika casts a small spell to help the performers with their circus show, it's no surprise that Billy Balance, the slack rope walker, kidnaps Mr Majeika so that Mr Majeika can magically help him everytime!
Things get worse whilst Mr majeika is trapped when Wilhelmina Worlock takes the opportunity to turn Class Three's classroom into a circus and the children spend all afternoon running away from lions and alligators!
But Mr Majeika's magic saves the day, Class Three and the circus end up on the news and once again Mr Potter, the headmaster, misses it all!
The Stolen Lake is zanier and more devilishly fiendish than ever
—— The New York TimesA natural storyteller with the gift of endless and usually comic invention
—— GuardianJoan Aiken's imagination is inexhaustible
—— Daily TelegraphJoan Aiken is the best contemporary writer of historical fantasy we have
—— Susan HillEragon is a wonderful book if you like the work of authors such as JR Tolkien...a truly supernatural novel.
—— Basingstoke & North Hants GazetteIt's a story of mystery, excitement and magic...a riproaring story (also featured in Haverhill Echo).
—— Bury Free PressThis is an action-packed fantasy adventure that will appeal to both adults and younger readers.
—— Colchester Evening GazetteExciting tale.
—— Junior News and MailFrom the very first sentence we are plunged into a dangerous fantasy world.
—— Amanda Craig , The Independent on SundayTeenagers will love Eragon...thrills, spills and danger...Who could resist?
—— Kati Nicholl , The Daily ExpressPaolini's dragon epic shows he's a breath of hot air.
—— Daily EchoMentions promotional event at the Cheltenham Festival
—— Publishing NewsArticle about the success of the book which is number 1 in the US charts
—— The BooksellerShort review
—— South Wales Evening PostIncluded in Cheltenham Festival round-up of the first week: "author of the much-loved fantasy adventure Eragon
—— The TimesEragon dabbles in magic - as does the author, as this book is wonderful...a real page-turner, the best adventure tale you'll ever read.
—— Scottish Sunday HeraldInterview with Christopher Paolini
—— The TimesSophisticated...a plot following Eragon's cousin is compelling.
—— DreamwatchPaolini writes beautifully of another world full of magic. This second of a trilogy is a must for fantasy fans.
—— Aberdeen Evening ExpressWith Eldest [Paolini's] writing is far more assured...there's no denying Paolini knows how to tell a story.
—— Manx IndependentIf you want a book filled to the brim with adventures, magic, fighting and a fiendishly twisty story, pick Eragon and Eldest and I guarantee it will be hard to resist the lure of these titles.
—— Books for KeepsPuts its teenage author firmly on the best-seller lists.
—— Lowestoft JournalThe scenes and characters were described so well I could create a picture in my head of everything - reader review (aged 12).
—— Irish ExaminerA most stunning piece of literature.
—— InisFluent and action-filled.
—— TelegraphPaolini has matured as a writer, but lost none of the imagination that makes this series such compulsive reading.
—— Cambridge Evening NewsBetter than the Harry Potter books... I can't wait for the next one.
—— Carlisle News & StarOlder neophytes of the genre will devour this with relish
—— Inis magazineAn impressive achivement by such a young writer.
—— School LibrarianI strongly recommend this book to anyone, young or old, who appreciates loyalty, love, friendship and bravery. Uncommonly brilliant.
—— Cork Evening EchoThis is a fantastic book
—— Joseph Wilde, Arnold School , Teen Titles Issue 39
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