"The Marvellers" introduces readers to Ella Durand, an eleven-year-old trailblazer who is the first Conjuror to attend the prestigious Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school floating in the sky. This middle grade fantasy novel explores themes of belonging, prejudice, and justice as Ella navigates a new world where her unique magic is viewed with suspicion. When a criminal escapes and Ella is implicated, she must lean on her burgeoning powers and the loyalty of her newfound friends to uncover the truth and clear her family's name. It's a compelling story for children aged 10-14, offering a rich world, a fast-paced mystery, and a strong message about standing up for what's right and embracing one's identity.
Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds, but when she falls under suspicion for helping a criminal escape prison she must, with the help of her new friends and her own growing powers, find a way to clear her family's name.