Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter

Written by Joseph Coelho · Illustrated by Hyun Song We

Part of the Relic Hamilton series

A boy discovers an evil genie, sparking a thrilling hunt to stop chaos.

3.8 Goodreads · 102 ratings

288 pages· ~720L

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Bookroo's summary

Twelve-year-old Relic Hamilton's life turns upside down when he accidentally releases a sinister genie from a lamp in his grandfather's antique shop. This genie feeds on hope, and Relic must join forces with the eccentric Professor Latimer and the cool Doctor Raphaela. Together, they embark on a high-stakes mission aboard their unique jet, the Aladdin, to capture rogue genies before they unleash havoc. As Relic navigates this hidden world of genie hunters, he faces challenges that test his courage and wit. Can they stop the genies in time, or will darkness prevail?

From the publisher

“A trilogy opener that will grant readers’ wishes for an accessible, enchanting, action-packed fantasy.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review)Genies grant wishes! But everyone forgets they’re imprisoned in those lamps for a reason . . . A gripping new adventure series from a Carnegie Medalist and former UK Children’s Laureate. Relic Hamilton is just your average twelve-year-old, living a quiet life with his grandfather above their old antique shop in Chinatown in London. Until, that is, the day he’s polishing some mysterious brass lamps in the basement and something extraordinary happens. He feels spine-chillingly cold. Breathless. Scared. And there it is–a real live genie standing before him. But this is no kind, benevolent genie. This one is evil . . . and it feeds on hope. Ghostbusters meets Raiders of the Lost Ark meets Pokémon (with a genie twist) as award-winning author Joseph Coelho follows Relic to the heart of a fast-paced underground community of dedicated genie hunters. Led by the excitable Professor Latimer and the über-cool Doctor Raphaela, they will travel together in their one-of-a-kind jet, the Aladdin, on a secret mission to chase down rogue genies before they wreak havoc on the world. Vividly and imaginatively written, with a humorous cast of cool characters, this first in a trilogy is brought to life in twenty black-and-white illustrations by Korean artist Hyun Song We.

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