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Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky

By Will Kostakis
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Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky by Will Kostakis Otis Ottley lives in the shadow of the Manor School for Magic. Literally. It's an island hovering over his town, and he's determined to reach it. While many kids dream of roaming the prestigious institution's... Read More
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Otis Ottley is an ordinary boy who yearns to go to the magic school in the sky. And he will stop at nothing to make it happen. A funny and warm middle-grade novel about finding the magic in everyday life, from a much-loved, award-winning Australian author.

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Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky by Will Kostakis

Otis Ottley lives in the shadow of the Manor School for Magic. Literally. It's an island hovering over his town, and he's determined to reach it.

While many kids dream of roaming the prestigious institution's halls, casting spells and conjuring spectacles, Otis has a very specific mission: to seek magical help remembering something very, very important.

The odds are stacked against him, but Otis will break into magic school. Or at the very least, he will break a few rules trying.

A wonderful middle-grade novel, brimming with magic, from a much-loved Prime Minister's Literary Award-winning author.

Hilarious and heartwarming . . . Otis and his friends and family are an absolute delight. - JACLYN MORIARTY

Perfect for:

  • Readers aged 9+ seeking an entertaining read with a touch of magic
  • Young readers who wish they could go to magic school
  • Teachers and librarians seeking a fun and heartwarming middle grade fiction novel with meaningful themes for upper primary, lower secondary

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781761181139

Publisher: Allen & Unwin

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: A&U Children

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 160

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About the Author

Will Kostakis is one of Australia's most renowned authors for kids and young adults. First published at nineteen, he writes whip-smart comedies that break (then mend) hearts. His latest young adult novel, We Could Be Something is a moving family epic that won the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Young Adult Literature. Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky is his middle grade debut.

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