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A riveting, magical escapade about finding friendship and the courage to set yourself free against all odds
Kidnapped and forced to shovel coal underground in a half-bombed power station, twelve-year-old Luke Smith-Sharma keeps his head down and hopes he can earn his freedom from the evil Tabitha Margate. Then one day he discovers he can see things that others can’t. Ghostly things. A ghostly girl named Alma, who can bend the shape of clouds to her will and rides them through the night sky. With Alma’s help, Luke discovers his own innate powers and uncovers the terrible truth of why Tabatha is kidnapping children and forcing them to shovel coal. Desperate to escape, Luke teams up with Alma, his best friend Ravi, and new girl Jess. Can Luke and his friends get away before they each become victims to a cruel and sinister scheme?
Mann delivers a wildly imaginative middle grade fantasy set in a smoke-stained world that’s sure to entertain readers who are eager for an adventure with paranormal superpowers.
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“Some of the content is quite gritty and dark as the novel critiques social inequities…[but] the quick-witted humor and fast pace keep the entertainment factor high. Thrilling.”
— Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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“[A] splendid escapist adventure…conjuring an atmospherically gritty London…A well-built fantasy that’s also rollicking good fun.”
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“Magical and engaging…A first purchase for all middle grade collections. This series opener is not to be missed.”
— School Library Journal -
“The Dickensian hardships endured by the protagonists of this mystery-adventure will appeal to young readers…So, too, will the characters’ resourcefulness.”
— Horn Book -
“There’s danger at every turn, especially with Tabatha after them…This is a fun first novel in the vein of Obert Skye and Brian Farrey. ”
— Booklist
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One of Kirkus Reviews’ Best Books of 2022
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About Michael Mann
Michael Mann is a primary school teacher by day and mostly writes when he should be sleeping at night. He was a winner of SCBWI’s Undiscovered Voices 2020 and the 2019 London Writer’s Award. As a person of British and Indian heritage, he is passionate about diversity in children’s literature. Ghostcloud is his debut children’s novel. Follow him on Twitter @mikebmann.