{"product_id":"9780008782085","title":"The Midnight Folk: A timeless magical prize-winning classic Christmas children’s adventure for 8+ kids, perfect for the festive period, new for 2025! (HarperCollins Children’s Classics)","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n          \u003cstrong\u003e‘Two of the greatest children’s books ever written’ – \u003cem\u003eThe Times\u003c\/em\u003e on\u003cem\u003e The Box of Delights\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Midnight Folk\u003c\/em\u003e. \u003c\/strong\u003e\n        \u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e‘You ought to know about the treasure, Kay … for until it is restored or traced, no man of our name ought to rest.’\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetermined to recover the long-lost family treasure, Kay finds himself in a race against the evil Abner Brown. Abner has his witch friends and his dark magic to help him, but Kay has the very special Midnight Folk.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn a breathtaking, magical quest, which side will find the treasure first?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Masefield’s classic children’s book is considered to be one of the great works of modern children’s fiction. Magical, fantastical and filled with vivid, rich characters – brought to life in this edition by Quentin Blake’s stunning artwork – The Magic Folk and its prequel The Box of Delights are a must-read for any child.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this riveting sequel, Kay's adventure takes a turn as he delves deeper into the realm of fantasy, encountering mermaids, mermen, and even pirates. The Midnight Folk is a top pick for kids, especially those who are reluctant readers, as it combines action and metaphysical elements in a historical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor fans of Susan Cooper (King Of Shadows), Katherine Rundell (The Explorer), and Rosemary Sutcliff (The Eagle of The Ninth).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHarperCollins 2025\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Masefield, Illustrated by Quentin Blake, Read by Caius Nicholas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46889138520213,"sku":"9780008782085","price":41.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780008782085.jpg?v=1776888524","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780008782085","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}