Crystal Palace Chronicles

WHAT IF THE PAST BECAME YOUR FUTURE? A gripping adventure travelling back in time to the heyday of Victorian Crystal Palace fusing history, mystery and fantasy. Perfect for the young and the young at heart who love Dr Who, Harry Potter and Jodi Taylor. "A fantastic time travel adventure." Waterstones "Graham Whitlock is a wonderful storyteller." Suzy K. Quinn, New York Times bestseller "A wistful, clever and hilarious adventure into the perilous world of the past! It's quirky and dark. And so much fun." Carrie Jones, New York Times best-selling young adult author Joe's world is turned upside down when he discovers a shattered compass among the brambles where the Crystal Palace once stood and travels through time back to 1888. With help from the teenage H. G. Wells and Samuel Coleridge Taylor, daredevil Iris Blondin, Arthur Conan Doyle the creator of Sherlock Holmes and the Queen of the Gypsies, Joe must foil dangerous diamond thieves to uncover dark secrets about the 'People's Palace'. Standing on boundaries between worlds, its mysterious secrets are tied to the fate of his family. Will Joe be trapped in the past with his new friends, find a way to return to his family or can he somehow have both? Praise for Star of Nimrod "From the first page readers will be hooked. Although aimed at ages 10-14, older readers will find much to captivate their minds. Five stars." That's Books & Entertainment "Fantastic for adults and kids alike." Ken Kiss, Curator, The Crystal Palace Museum "Intelligent and enjoyable with plenty of action. I would recommend you give it a read, whether you're a teen, young adult or older" - John D, Negalley Reviewer

WHAT IF THE PAST BECAME YOUR FUTURE? A gripping adventure travelling back in time to the heyday of Victorian Crystal Palace fusing history, mystery and fantasy. Perfect for the young and the young at heart who love Dr Who, Harry Potter and Jodi Taylor. "A fantastic time travel adventure." Waterstones "Graham Whitlock is a wonderful storyteller." Suzy K. Quinn, New York Times bestseller "A wistful, clever and hilarious adventure into the perilous world of the past! It's quirky and dark. And so much fun." Carrie Jones, New York Times best-selling young adult author Joe's world is turned upside down when he discovers a shattered compass among the brambles where the Crystal Palace once stood and travels through time back to 1888. With help from the teenage H. G. Wells and Samuel Coleridge Taylor, daredevil Iris Blondin, Arthur Conan Doyle the creator of Sherlock Holmes and the Queen of the Gypsies, Joe must foil dangerous diamond thieves to uncover dark secrets about the 'People's Palace'. Standing on boundaries between worlds, its mysterious secrets are tied to the fate of his family. Will Joe be trapped in the past with his new friends, find a way to return to his family or can he somehow have both? Praise for Star of Nimrod "From the first page readers will be hooked. Although aimed at ages 10-14, older readers will find much to captivate their minds. Five stars." That's Books & Entertainment "Fantastic for adults and kids alike." Ken Kiss, Curator, The Crystal Palace Museum "Intelligent and enjoyable with plenty of action. I would recommend you give it a read, whether you're a teen, young adult or older" - John D, Negalley Reviewer

WHAT IF THE PAST BECAME YOUR FUTURE? A gripping adventure travelling back in time to the heyday of Victorian Crystal Palace fusing history, mystery and fantasy. Perfect for the young and the young at heart who love Dr Who, Harry Potter and Jodi Taylor. "A fantastic time travel adventure." Waterstones "Graham Whitlock is a wonderful storyteller." Suzy K. Quinn, New York Times bestseller "A wistful, clever and hilarious adventure into the perilous world of the past! It's quirky and dark. And so much fun." Carrie Jones, New York Times best-selling young adult author Can a teenage time traveller be the saviour the world desperately needs while finding the strength to save himself? Joe's come a long way on his time travels. He's discovered the true meaning of friendship and the depths of his love for his family. But as time itself begins to unravel, and boundaries between the worlds of mortals and magic rip apart, Joe is faced with his greatest challenge yet. Praise for The Crystal Palace Chronicles "From the first page readers will be hooked. Although aimed at ages 10-14, older readers will find much to captivate their minds. Five stars." That's Books & Entertainment "Fantastic for adults and kids alike." Ken Kiss, Curator, The Crystal Palace Museum "Intelligent and enjoyable with plenty of action. I would recommend you give it a read, whether you're a teen, young adult or older" - John D, Negalley Reviewer

Victorian London buzzes with excitement as the Crystal Palace unveils the worlds first aeronautical exhibition! But when a fatal balloon crash sparks a thrilling mystery, its a race against time for young H. G. Wells and his friends to uncover the truth. Join them on a journey of courage, friendship and discovery as international aeronauts compete for supremacy of the skies and daring daredevils like Leona Dare rise into the heavens hanging beneath her balloon with her iron jaw. Palace Above the Cloudscan be enjoyed as a stand-alone adventure or as part of the Crystal Palace Chronicles series. "A fantastic time travel adventure."Waterstones "Graham Whitlock is a wonderful storyteller."Suzy K. Quinn, New York Times bestseller "A wistful, clever and hilarious adventure into the perilous world of the past! It's quirky and dark. And so much fun."Carrie Jones, New York Times best-selling young adult author