“Ideal for newly confident readers, this debut novel from Rachel Chivers Khoo breathes fresh air into a familiar fantasy trope.”
The Telegraph on The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice
Rachel Chivers Khoo
Hello! I’m children’s author Rachel Chivers Khoo.
My debut book, The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice, published in the UK in 2023 (Walker Books) and will be published in the US in April 2024 (Candlewick Press).
My second book The Magician Next Door is out now in the UK.
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The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice
SHORTLISTED FOR THE SPARK! SCHOOL BOOK AWARDS
LONGLISTED FOR THE UKLA BOOK AWARDS
“Full of wonder and magic.” Abi Elphinstone
A magical book about the power of wishes for readers aged 7+
Wanted! A wishkeeper’s apprentice.
When Felix makes a very special wish, he doesn’t expect to be offered a job as an apprentice to wishkeeper Rupus Beewinkle. Now Felix must save the town’s wishes from the wishsnatcher, who wants to destroy hopes and dreams everywhere.
Beautiful black-and-white illustrations by Rachel Sanson.
The Magician Next Door
“A charming story brimming with magic and wonder.” Hannah Gold
Late one night a flying house crash-lands in ten-year-old Callie’s garden. It is the home of magician Winnifred and all of her magical artefacts. Winnifred asks for Callie’s help finding her lost Wanderdust – until she realizes it is Callie’s sadness that is causing her malfunctioning magic.
With Winnifred’s most precious magical possessions at risk from malicious pixies and dangerous giants, can Callie and her friend Sam find the Wanderdust in time to save the magician?
Enchanting black-and-white illustrations by Alice McKinley.
Praise for The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice:
“Imaginative, heart-warming… A magical tale.” ― A.F. Steadman
“Charming and magical, with shades of E Nesbit.” Editor’s Choice, The Bookseller
“Full of wonder and magic.” Abi Elphinstone
Praise for The Magician Next Door:
“A charming story brimming with magic and wonder.” – Hannah Gold
“Original, exciting and full of warmth, magic and heart, this is a tale that will sweep you away.” – Sinéad O’Hart
“Sparkling with magic and heartfelt wonder, The Magician Next Door kept me smiling from cover to cover. Set amid the mystical wilds of Northern Ireland, Callie’s quest to help a magician-in-need is a story to cherish.” – Jennifer Bell
Text & photos © 2023 Rachel Chivers Khoo All Rights Reserved
‘The Wishkeeper’s Apprentice’ Illustrations © 2023 Rachel Sanson All Rights Reserved
‘The Magician Next Door’ Ilustrations © 2024 Alice McKinley All Rights Reserved
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