The Uncommoners #1: The Crooked Sixpence

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Anyone with a Hogwarts-shaped hole in their lives can't miss this fantasy series opener. Dive into a secret underground city below London where ordinary objects possess extraordinary magic! When their grandmother Sylvie is rushed to the hospital, Ivy Sparrow and her annoying brother Seb have no idea of the adventure ahead. Their house is soon ransacked by mysterious intruders, and a peculiar policeman arrives, intent on apprehending them with a toilet brush. Ivy and Seb escape into Lundinor, a hidden world where everyday items have amazing powers. Belts enable flight, yo-yos transform into weapons, and buttons possess healing abilities. However, dark forces are closing in, and Ivy and Seb discover their family is linked to one of the greatest uncommon treasures. They must race to uncover this treasure and unravel a family secret before time runs out. Debut novelist Jennifer Bell creates a whimsical and wondrous world in this captivating series opener. "An auspicious trilogy opener."--Kirkus Reviews