The Magician's Daughter

A world of wonder and miracles unfurls in this timeless coming-of-age fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of Genevieve Cogman and Diane Wynne Jones

The Magician's Daughter is that most rare and precious thing: a brand-new classic, both wholly original and wonderfully nostalgic. It's an absolute treasure

this exciting tale of a young woman caught between two worlds is brilliantly-imagined . I love the way Parry blends mythic elements with wit and heart . . . a book to be absolutely devoured

There are the best kind of fairy-tale elements in The Magician's Daughter - the ones that draw you in and make you believe that magic does exist. Animal familiars, an island that only appears on certain days, and a young heroine who learns the depths of her strength. I absolutely adored it!

The Magician's Daughter casts a spell with its warm and subtle prose. Parry has created an enchantment of a novel . A coming-of-age story teeming with magic, with characters striving to change an unjust world . . . this is a book to be savoured

The Magician's Daughter is innovative fairy tale and deftly researched historical fiction in one, full of captivating magic and richly drawn characters

A coming-of-age fantasy . . . filled with heartbreak and wonder

The Magician's Daughter is a beautiful, heartfelt historical fantasy that focuses on found family and what lies at the heart of magic

If you're looking for something to recapture some magic in your life, something that touches the bit inside all of us that dreams impossible dreams, then I can't recommend this book enough

The Magician's Daughter is a delightful little fantasy that pulls at all the right heartstrings . . . For those who fondly remember the works of Frances Hodgson Burnett or Lewis Carroll, this novel will definitely be your (bread, butter and) jam

H.G. Parry lives in a book-infested flat in Wellington, New Zealand, which she shares with her sister and two overactive rabbits. She holds a PhD in English Literature from Victoria University of Wellington, and teaches English, Film, and Media Studies. She is also the author of The Unlikely Escape of Uriah Heep and a variety of short fiction.