Evenfall: The Golden Linnet
Published on 11. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
352 pages
978-0-00-855269-5 (ISBN)
Description
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN'S DEBUT FICTION BOOK *
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN'S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK *
For fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson, Philip Pullman's Dark Materials and Harry Potter, discover the thrilling children's debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes!
'A Da Vinci Code for kids' - RICHARD OSMAN
'A triumph ... a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of psychological realism, and a hero to whom every young reader is likely to relate.' THE TELEGRAPH ?????
'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!' - BEN MILLER
"A fabulous quest story ... a total page turner." - TOPPSTA READER REVIEW ?????
.........
An ancient magic. A deadly enemy. A reluctant hero.
12-year-old Sam's world is blown apart when he discovers that his family was once at the heart of a secret society that had long protected the world. Now a powerful enemy is closing in, destroying all in its path to find the Order's hidden palace of Bellasis and the source of its powerful magic. Only Sam can stop them. But first, he must bring the Order together again.
The clock is ticking. Dark forces are massing. Sam must undertake perilous journeys, determine friend and foe, and discover his true powers. For this boy holds the future of the world in his hands ...
*Evenfall reached number 5 in the TCM top 5000 Children's chart Week w/e 14-SEP-2024
THE NUMBER ONE BESTSELLING CHILDREN'S HARDBACK FICTION BOOK *
For fans of Skandar, Percy Jackson, Philip Pullman's Dark Materials and Harry Potter, discover the thrilling children's debut novel from Alexander Armstrong. A modern classic for children aged 9-12, bursting with ancient magic, secret societies and fearsome foes!
'A Da Vinci Code for kids' - RICHARD OSMAN
'A triumph ... a very modern fantasy, in which the inventive plot is balanced by a strong degree of psychological realism, and a hero to whom every young reader is likely to relate.' THE TELEGRAPH ?????
'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!' - BEN MILLER
"A fabulous quest story ... a total page turner." - TOPPSTA READER REVIEW ?????
.........
An ancient magic. A deadly enemy. A reluctant hero.
12-year-old Sam's world is blown apart when he discovers that his family was once at the heart of a secret society that had long protected the world. Now a powerful enemy is closing in, destroying all in its path to find the Order's hidden palace of Bellasis and the source of its powerful magic. Only Sam can stop them. But first, he must bring the Order together again.
The clock is ticking. Dark forces are massing. Sam must undertake perilous journeys, determine friend and foe, and discover his true powers. For this boy holds the future of the world in his hands ...
*Evenfall reached number 5 in the TCM top 5000 Children's chart Week w/e 14-SEP-2024
Reviews / Votes
'A Da Vinci Code for kids'- Richard Osman, bestselling author of The Thursday Murder Club
'A wild-winged adventure that soars effortlessly to the greatest heights of fantasy!' - Ben Miller, bestselling author of The Day I Fell into a Fairytale
'Fast-paced, filmic and folkloric ... a thrilling epic of good against evil'
Ross Montgomery, bestselling author of I Am Rebel, Waterstone's Children's Book of the Year'
'A fantastic action-packed adventure, with a highly original and intriguing mythology. Exploring themes of friendship, storytelling and music, Sam and his friends will take you on a journey you'll never forget. Utterly absorbing.'
- M. G. Leonard, bestselling author of Beetleboy and the Adventures on Trains series.
"An exciting new adventure with a comfortingly classic feel, you'll be enthralled, entertained and enchanted."
- Maz Evans - bestselling author of Who Let the Gods Out?
"A fast-paced adventure that will delight young readers after twists, turns and thrills.'
- Anna James - New York Times bestselling author
"Evenfall: The Golden Linnet by is a globe-trotting, fast-paced, ROLLICKING adventure. And I never use the word rollicking lightly. Hunt for this treasure in your nearest bookshop, and prepare to meet the Order of the Evening."
- Jack Meggit-Phillips - bestselling author of The Beast and the Bethany
"A fabulous quest story ... a total page turner."- Toppsta Reader review ?????
"A stunning read" - Toppsta Reader review ?????
'A brilliant, page-turning read.' - Toppsta Reader review ????
'One of the best books that I've read for a long time.' - Toppsta Reader review ?????
More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
HarperCollins Publishers
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 197 mm
Width: 129 mm
Thickness: 28 mm
Weight
312 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-00-855269-5 (9780008552695)
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Evenfall: The Golden Linnet
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Growing up in the North-East of England and now himself the father of four boys, Alexander Armstrong knows all about the power and the joy of sharing stories. His debut novel for children, Evenfall: The Golden Linnet, is inspired by his childhood and the mystical history of the ancient North. It's a story that has lived in his head for many years and he is delighted finally to share it with you. And to get the space back.
Alexander has been lucky enough to be part of some of the most successful programmes of recent times from Armstrong and Miller to Have I Got News for You via Classic FM, Doctor Who, Hey Duggee, Horrible Histories, Pointless and Danger Mouse.
Alexander has been lucky enough to be part of some of the most successful programmes of recent times from Armstrong and Miller to Have I Got News for You via Classic FM, Doctor Who, Hey Duggee, Horrible Histories, Pointless and Danger Mouse.