The Lost Book of Magic

By: Amelia Mellor

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Paperback | 30 June 2026

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8 - 12

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19.8 x 12.8

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Return to Cole's Book Arcade in the epic sequel to The Grandest Bookshop in the World.

It's 1895, Melbourne is in crisis, and Pearl and Vally Cole's father has suggested the unthinkable: it might be time to close the grandest bookshop in the world.

When a ghostly visitor offers Pearl magic that could save her home, she seizes her chance. But her new friend is not what he seems, and the unstoppable magic in the palm of her hand comes at a terrible cost.

Vally can see just one way to save Pearl before she is lost forever. He must call upon the sinister magician who nearly destroyed the Cole family two years ago. But the Obscurosmith only performs the impossible for a price ...

Reunite with old friends, solve fiendish puzzles, and find five lost treasures from across the globe in this sweeping adventure that concludes the story of The Grandest Bookshop in the World.

About the Author

Amelia Mellor is an author, teacher and nature nerd. She is the creator of The Grandest Bookshop in the World, The Bookseller’s Apprentice and The Lost Book of Magic, a multi-award-winning historical fantasy trilogy based in Melbourne where she lives. She holds degrees from Monash University and The University of Melbourne. Amelia is writing a new Ocean-based adventure series called Oceanforged. and has already published Oceanforged 1: The Wicked Ship, Oceanforged 2: The Silent Island. When she’s not writing or researching, she’s usually tending her collection of tropical fish or attempting a wildly ambitious craft project.

Industry Reviews

'A highly recommended series'. - The Daily Telegraph

'The writing is always so engaging. We love it'. - Middle Grade Mavens

'This is a stunning conclusion to a favourite series of middle grade books, full of enchantment, history and unforgettable characters'. - Readings Monthly

'Original, entertaining and gripping'. - Good Reading

'This is going to be really popular in the Your Kids Next Read community ... It's really beautiful'. - Your Kids Next Read

'This is a tale of grand adventure that will keep middle-grade readers aged 10-12 turning the pages'. - Buzz Words Magazine

'A thrilling tale of trust and discernment between good and evil for lovers of mystery and fantasy'. - Novel Insight

'This amazing book filled with lots of action and plot twists that smoothly fit into the text is just the right pick for children aged between 10-13 years old'. - Acorn News

'Engrossing in its historical detail and unusual and original magic'. - StoryLinks

'Family, friendship and magic swirl into one in this thrilling story'. - Geelong Advertiser

'This well-researched novel is full of action, magic, tension, with twists and turns, plaited into the local history of the time'. - Kids Book Review

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