Evenfall: The Golden Linnet: Book 1 by Alexander Armstrong

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

Illustrated by: Tom Roberts
Series: Evenfall
Format: Paperback / softback 352 pages
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Imprint: Farshore
ISBN: 9780008552695
Published: 11 Sep 2025
Classifications: Interest age: from c 9 years, Thrillers (Children's / Teenage), Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Historical fiction (Children's / Teenage)
Weight: 312g
Dimensions: 198 x 129 x 29 (mm)
Pub. Country: United Kingdom
Country of Origin: GB