{"product_id":"the-midnight-guardians","title":"The Midnight Guardians","description":"\u003cp\u003eWATERSTONES CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER!HIVE CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER!TOPPSTA CHILDRENS BOOK OF THE MONTH FOR NOVEMBER!Sometimes at the darkest hour, hope shines the brightestWhen Cols childhood imaginary friends come to life, he discovers a world where myths and legends are real. Accompanied by his guardians  a sixfoot tiger, a badger in a waistcoat and a miniature knight  Col must race to Blitzbombed London to save his sister.But there are darker forces at work, even than the bombings. Soon Col is pursued by the terrifying Midwinter King, who is determined to bring an eternal darkness down over everything.PRAISE FOR THE MIDNIGHT GUARDIANSMontgomerys latest is an enthralling, Narniaflavoured novel with the folkloric feel of a Christmas classic. GuardianBeautifully drawn fantasy characters ... a story of hope and love underpinned by witty humour. Daily MailA magical slice of historical fantasy fiction. i NewspaperThis lovely adventure story has the feel of a classic childrens book. Book of the Week, The Week JuniorRoss Montgomerys beautiful writing and epic storytelling weave together a magical adventure set against the backdrop of World War Two.WRD MagazineSpectacular. A story of real and rare power  The Midnight Guardians is one of the best books Ive read in years. Kiran Millwood HargraveThe Midnight Guardians is torchundertheduvet, cantstopreading magic. British folklore rebooted  in an edgeofyourseat, heartfilled search for hope in the darkest hour. Piers TordayEmbark on a mythic, comic, classic adventure with the finest fellowship since Frodo set a hairy foot beyond the Shire. David SolomonsGlorious! I think this is Ross Montgomerys best book yet: an adventure across WWII wintry Britain with a Kindertransportee, a boy dressed in shorts and his three imaginary friends. A joy of a joy of a thing. Katherine RundellA gem of book, jampacked with heart and humour and one utterly unique set of friends. Peter BunzlPure magic. Storytelling at its very best. Abi ElphinstoneBrilliant! The Midnight Guardians is the perfect blend of humour, adventure and emotion. Simply beautiful. Lisa ThompsonFunny, thrilling, moving ... everything that is brilliant about childrens literature. A triumph. Sophie AndersonBrimming with imagination and warmth, and powered by the strongest magic of all  hope. Fantastic from first page to last. Catherine DoyleBeautiful. A magical, bighearted adventure full of wit and warmth. One of the best childrens books Ive read for ages. Anna JamesA tale of enchantment and friendship  all the warmth of a timeless story, told between friends round a winter fire  funny and true in the way all good stories are. Thomas TaylorThe adventure whisks you through wartime trouble and mythical danger like riding a giant tiger through falling snow  A magical story. Jack NoelWith the spirit of Narnia, but a heart of its own. The Midnight Guardians is totally enchanting. I gobbled up every word. Aisha BushbyI inhaled this wonderful book in one sitting ... humour, beautiful writing, heartbreak, hope, and a fat badger in a waistcoat. Ill be recommending it to everyone. Katya BalenA real triumph of the imagination, blending the appeal of a classic adventure with Montgomerys heart and humour, and a hint of Narnia. Editors Choice, The Bookseller\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WALKER BOOKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45901706035398,"sku":"DADAX1406391182","price":11.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9389\/1014\/files\/91EgsG6kCDL.jpg?v=1780328471","url":"https:\/\/ergodemedia.com\/products\/the-midnight-guardians","provider":"Ergodemedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}