The City Beyond the Stars
By Zohra Nabi

“Zohra is such an exciting storyteller - I was held spellbound throughout." Abi Elphinstone, author ofand Sky SongSet in a lavish world of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn and flying carpets, this spine-tingling middle-grade book is perfect for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Sophie Anderson.Confined to a besieged Settlement, Yara longs to free her mother from the alchemists in the City of Zehaira. When Yara receives a message from her mother to find the hidden residence of the Grand High Sorceress, it sets her on a different path.Yara and her friends set off on an adventure to find her mother's home, and to seek out a secret magic that her mother was working on - magic so powerful that it could defeat the alchemists once and for all. But the wicked alchemist Omair Firaaz is on her trail and will stop at nothing to gain the power himself…Can Yara and her friends find the magic that could be the answer to everything … before it destroys them all?From the author of the Waterstone's Children's Book of the Monthand The Kingdom Over the Sea,and comes a gorgeous, lyrical adventure about family and finding where you belong.Praise forand The City Beyond the Stars:“A thrilling, captivating adventure just as fun and magical as the original. Storytelling at its best. - Hannah Gold,and author ofand The Last Bear"The book shines with magic and the power of storytelling. Spellbinding." - Zillah Bethell, author ofand The Song Walker"Lyrical, magical and captivating - Zohra Nabi is the ultimate story sorcerer." - Laura Noakes,and Cosima Unfortunate Steals A Star"Vivid worldbuilding. A brilliant fantasy that children will devour." - Nazima Pathan, author ofand Dream Hunters"A rare jewel, deftly plotted with thrilling twists and tension - flawless storytelling." - Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress"I adored every second I spent with this book and I can't wait to read it again." - Jacob North, author ofand The Ice Apprenticesand Praise forand The Kingdom Over the Sea:“Enchanting, immersive and beautifully imagined. Once I'd finished, I couldn't stop dreaming of this magnificent magical world. A.F. Steadman,and author ofand Skandar and the Unicorn Thief“Spellbinding storytelling - lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities. Sophie Anderson,and author ofand The House with Chicken Legs“Intricately-woven and wholly authentic. Aisha Bushby,and author ofand A Pocketful of Stars“A glorious debut brimming with magic and warmth.and The Kingdom Over The Seaand dazzled me every time I turned the page. - Natasha Hastings,and author ofand The Miraculous Sweetmakers