by Jenny Nimmo · Egmont Books Ltd · tapa blanda · ISBN 9781405218306
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«The Blue Boa» is the children's and young adult fantasy novel by Jenny Nimmo, published by Egmont Books Ltd in paperback (384 pages, in English).
Charlie Bone, heir to the magic of the Red King, investigates the disappearance of a boy lost in the attics of Bloor Academy. With his uncle Paton missing and the arrival of a mysterious student, Belle, Charlie must face an ancient sorcerer to free his friend and stop the evil Yewbeam aunts.
Third volume in the «Children of the Red King» series; its original title was «Charlie Bone and the Invisible Boy».
Aimed at children and young adult readers, from around 8 years old, and for those who enjoy stories of magic and academy.
Jenny Nimmo is a British author of children's books, including fantasy and adventure novels, chapter books, and picture books. Born in England, she has lived mostly in Wales for 40 years. She is probably best known for two series of fantasy novels: The Magician Trilogy (1986–1989), contemporary stories rooted in Welsh myth, and Children of the Red King (2002–2010), featuring schoolchildren endowed with magical powers. The Snow Spider, first of the Magician books, won the second annual Nestlé Smarties Book Prize and the 1987 Tir na n-Og Award as the year's best originally English-language book with an authentic Welsh background. The Stone Mouse was highly commended for the 1993 Carnegie Medal. Several others of hers have been shortlisted for children's book awards.
