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Escape from the Castle of Illusions

Published by Rock the Boat
Distributed by Simon & Schuster

About The Book

Trouble is brewing for Bess at the Odditorium, where the secret door to the dark and dangerous Land of Fairytales is about to open… Can she finish what her grandfather started and bring down the Evil Queen Cinderella once and for all?

About The Author

Alex Bell has written multiple books for both adults and young people, including Frozen Charlotte, a Zoella Book Club pick, and The Polar Bear Explorers’ Club. After training as a lawyer, she now works at the Citizens Advice Bureau. Alex lives in Hampshire with her husband, sons and demanding Siamese cat.

Product Details

  • Publisher: Rock the Boat (October 2, 2025)
  • Length: 336 pages
  • ISBN13: 9780861546053
  • Ages: 9 - 99

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