The Wrath of Mulgarath

Name: The Wrath of Mulgarath
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SKU: 9781398527324
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By Holly Black and Tony DiTerlizzi

Series: SPIDERWICK CHRONICLE

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Summary

The Wrath of Mulgarath follows the Grace children as they face their greatest challenge yet, battling the evil ogre Mulgarath who intends to harness the power of the field guide for nefarious means. The siblings must use their wits and bravery to protect both their world and the magical world entwined with it. This fantasy adventure is intense and imaginative, drawing readers into a gripping conclusion of the Spiderwick Chronicles series.
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Celebrate the 20th anniversary of the international bestselling Spiderwick Chronicles with the fifth instalment in the adventures of the Grace children.

Bruised and battered, having narrowly escaped the clutches of the faerie world, Jared, Simon, and Mallory return home to Spiderwick, only to find the mansion ransacked and learn that Mulgarath has made off with both the Guide and their mother!

With only the help of Thimbletack, Hogsqueal, and Byron, the children now have to work out how to find Mulgarath, the guide and, most importantly, save their mother from the faerie world before it's too late...

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The Wrath of Mulgarath is praised for its captivating storytelling and imaginative illustrations, making it a standout in the children's fantasy genre. Readers appreciate the thrilling and climactic conclusion to the series, noting its engaging plot and well-developed characters. The book's ability to balance action with emotional depth has also been highlighted, contributing to its positive reception.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781398527324

Publisher: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 17 August 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Simon & Schuster Ltd

Edition: Reissue, 2023, Disney +

Illustration: black & white illustrations throughout

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 160

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Holly Black Series: SPIDERWICK CHRONICLE Tony DiTerlizzi Young Adult

About the Author

Holly Black is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of fantasy books, including the Novels of Elfhame, The Coldest Girl in Coldtown, The Spiderwick Chronicles, and her adult debut, Book of Night, as well as an Arthurian picture book called Sir Morien. She has been a finalist for the Eisner Award and Lodestar Awards, and the recipient of a Mythopoeic Award, a Nebula Award, and a Newbery Honor. Her books have been translated into thirty-two languages worldwide and adapted for film. She currently lives in New England with her husband and son in a house with a secret library. She invites you to visit her online at BlackHolly.com or on Instagram @BlackHolly. #1 New York Times bestselling author and illustrator Tony DiTerlizzi has been creating children’s books for over twenty years. From fanciful picture books like The Spider & the Fly to chapter book series like the Search for WondLa, DiTerlizzi imbues his stories with a rich imagination. With Holly Black, he created the middle grade series the Spiderwick Chronicles, which has sold 20 million copies, been adapted into a feature film, and been translated in over thirty countries. The Norman Rockwell Museum’s exhibition “Never Abandon Imagination” featured artwork from the beginning of DiTerlizzi’s career as a contributing artist for Dungeons & Dragons and broke attendance records. He has been featured in Time magazine and USA TODAY and on CNN, PBS, NPR, the BBC, and the Today show.

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