Synopsis
PEREGRINE QUINN IS BACK FOR AN EDGE-OF-YOUR-SEAT ADVENTURE IN THIS SECOND INSTALLMENT IN THE OUTSTANDING NEW CHILDREN'S FANTASY SERIES!
A Games. A thief. A mechanical lioness. It's just another week in the Cosmic Realm!
The city of Cosmopolis is buzzing with excitement. The Cosmic Games are fast approaching, and eight champions are about to compete for a magical golden apple and a lifetime of glory. It's the event of a generation! But behind the scenes tensions within Olympus Inc. are running high as they struggle to hide signs of a rebellion, and the fact that a mysterious figure is trying to sabotage the Games. Who are they, and what do they want?
In Oxford, Peregrine is desperate to return to the Cosmic Realm but her mum is not keen. Surely, Peregrine's life is adventurous enough? The decision is taken out of Penelope's hands when Peregrine receives a letter from Athene herself, asking for Peregrine to compete in the Cosmic Games. How can Peregrine possibly compete against the other Academy-trained champions? Especially when someone is making it very clear that she should not be allowed to win . . .
ENTER THE PORTAL TO AN INCREDIBLE NEW WORLD IN THIS EPIC MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE. PERFECT FOR FANS OF SKANDAR and PERCY JACKSON.
A Games. A thief. A mechanical lioness. It's just another week in the Cosmic Realm!
The city of Cosmopolis is buzzing with excitement. The Cosmic Games are fast approaching, and eight champions are about to compete for a magical golden apple and a lifetime of glory. It's the event of a generation! But behind the scenes tensions within Olympus Inc. are running high as they struggle to hide signs of a rebellion, and the fact that a mysterious figure is trying to sabotage the Games. Who are they, and what do they want?
In Oxford, Peregrine is desperate to return to the Cosmic Realm but her mum is not keen. Surely, Peregrine's life is adventurous enough? The decision is taken out of Penelope's hands when Peregrine receives a letter from Athene herself, asking for Peregrine to compete in the Cosmic Games. How can Peregrine possibly compete against the other Academy-trained champions? Especially when someone is making it very clear that she should not be allowed to win . . .
ENTER THE PORTAL TO AN INCREDIBLE NEW WORLD IN THIS EPIC MIDDLE-GRADE ADVENTURE. PERFECT FOR FANS OF SKANDAR and PERCY JACKSON.
Details
10 April 2025
384 pages
9781800786844
Imprint: Piccadilly Press
Reviews
“There are so many delicious layers developing, as this action packed, and thrilling series continues to weave its accomplished magic [...] There is such a tantalising ending too! A highly satisfying sequel that genuinely lives up to the promise of the first volume and leaves you highly anticipating the next instalment.”Joy Court, LoveReading4Kids
“If gods, monsters, oracles and a thrilling quest tickle your reading taste buds, then treat yourself to the second book of an electrifying debut series which imagines a cosmic realm tingling with mythology, mind-blowing fantasy and mesmerising magic [...] this is an adventure to thrill and a book to treasure."”Pam Norfolk, Lancashire Evening Post
“It's a triumph of myth, fantasy and fast-paced twists.”Tom Tolkien, School Reading List
“Hilarious and action-packed with some of the most vibrant characters in children's fiction, this is definitely not one to miss.”Philippa Leathley, author of INKBOUND, Philippa Leathley, author of INKBOUND
