The Midnight Guardians

Ages: 9+
Published by: Walker Books Ltd, November 2020
Front Cover by David Dean
ISBN: 978-1406391183

Waterstones Children’s Book of the Month
Guardian Children’s Book of the Year 2020

Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightest…

When Col’s childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians – a six-foot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight – Col must travel to Blitz-bombed London to save his sister.

But there are darker forces at work, even than the Nazi bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything…

“Pure magic. Storytelling at its very best.” Abi Elphinstone, author of RUMBLESTAR

“Spectacular. A story of real and rare power – one of the best books I’ve read in years.” Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of THE GIRL OF INK AND STARS

“Funny, thrilling, moving … everything that is brilliant about children’s literature.” Sophie Anderson, author of THE HOUSE WITH CHICKEN LEGS