The Hatmakers

By Tamzin Merchant, Paola Escobar (Illustrator)

Part of the The Hatmakers series

A young girl must uncover a plot against magical guilds to find her missing father and prevent chaos.

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368 pages· 64,038 words· Est. 7 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

In a magical London, Cordelia Hatmaker's father vanishes on a quest for rare ingredients. As her family struggles to craft a Peace Hat for the king, enchanted items cause chaos, hinting at a sinister plot. With war looming, Cordelia must unravel the mystery behind the thefts and her father's disappearance. Can she save the Makers' Guild and discover the truth? Dive into a world where magic is woven into every stitch and a young heroine's courage is tested.

From the publisher

When Cordelia Hatmaker’s beloved father fails to return from an ingredient-hunting expedition, Cordelia is the only member of the family who knows in her heart that he can’t be gone for good. Her grief-stricken aunt and uncle forge ahead to continue the work of their guild and to fulfill a crucial order from the King for a magical Peace Hat. But the enchantments woven into the carefully crafted goods of the Hatmaker, Bootmaker, Cloakmaker, Watchmaker, and Glovemaker guilds begin causing sudden inducements of rage and chaos. As war looms and the Peace objects backfire, Cordelia must find out who is using the Makers’ creations for dark purposes and uncover the truth about her father’s disappearance.Funny, boisterous, and wise, Tamzin Merchant’s spellbinding debut draws readers into a vibrant and captivating new world and introduces a heroine who keeps wildness in her wits and magic in her fingertips.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 368
Words: 64,038
Reading age: 9–12
Audience: Middle Grade
Lexile: 770L

Themes & topics

Books about perseverance Books about self-discovery Books about family

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LGBTQ

Two boys wear hats that make them feel love for others, and they kiss. The hats fall off, and they kiss again.

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