Titles in This Set: Midnight for Charlie Bone Charlie Bone and the Time Twister Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors Charlie Bone and the Hidden King Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock Charlie Bone and the Red Knight Condition: Brand New Format: Paperback ISBN: 9780603577130 Publisher: Egmont Age Range: 9-12 years Overview Step into a hidden world of magic, mystery and endowed children with this complete eight-book collection of Jenny Nimmo's celebrated Children of the Red King series, better known as the Charlie Bone books. Following young Charlie Bone as he discovers he is a descendant of the mysterious Red King and possesses a strange magical gift, this bind-up brings together the first eight adventures in one brilliant paperback set, perfect for fans of fantasy, boarding-school stories and family secrets. About the Books When Charlie Bone discovers he can hear people talking inside photographs, his formidable Grandma Bone insists he attend Bloor's Academy, a school for gifted and 'endowed' children descended from the legendary Red King. There, Charlie is drawn into a web of ancient magic, family rivalry and hidden danger, uncovering secrets about his own extraordinary ancestry along the way. Across these eight instalments — Midnight for Charlie Bone, Charlie Bone and the Time Twister, Charlie Bone and the Blue Boa, Charlie Bone and the Castle of Mirrors, Charlie Bone and the Hidden King, Charlie Bone and the Wilderness Wolf, Charlie Bone and the Shadow of Badlock, and Charlie Bone and the Red Knight — Charlie battles enchanters, time-twisting relics, shape-shifting creatures and the scheming Bloor family, all while trying to reunite his own fractured family. Blending boarding-school adventure with rich fantasy world-building, the series has drawn comparisons to Harry Potter for its inventive magic system and ensemble cast of endowed children, each with a unique and often perilous gift. With cliffhangers at the end of every book, this collection is designed to be devoured in sequence, offering hours of immersive reading for young fantasy fans. Key Benefits Complete eight-book paperback collection in reading order Ideal gift for fantasy-loving readers aged 9-12 Award-winning storytelling from a celebrated children's author Rich, immersive world of magic, mystery and family secrets Great value way to collect the full early series in one go Brand new condition, ready to gift or add to a home library About the Author Jenny Nimmo is a British author who worked as an actor, researcher and script editor for children's television before turning to writing. Her debut novel was published in 1975, and her book The Snow Spider won the Tir na n-Og Award and the Smarties Grand Prix. Best known for the Children of the Red King (Charlie Bone) series, Nimmo has captivated generations of young readers with her inventive blend of fantasy and family drama. She was born in Windsor, Berkshire, and lives in Wales. Why You'll Love This Collection A spellbinding, gift-ready bundle for young readers who love magic, mystery and boarding-school adventure — eight books of twists, secrets and endowed powers in one brand-new paperback set. Please Note: Book covers may vary slightly from the image shown, but all titles are UK editions matching the ISBN listed above.