Astrid and the Accidental Slip Between Worlds
Jaclyn Moriarty
| Publish Date | 3 November, 2026 | |
| RRP | $26.99 |
Astrid Mettlestone-Staranise can always tell when someone is lying. But this doesn't help when she's thrown from the Kingdoms and Empires into our world - a world that will steal not only her memory, but the essence of who she is.
Ordinarily, Astrid would rely on her older sisters, Esther and Imogen, to rescue her.
But Esther's on a school trip to a wilderness camp, along with a Whisperer, a sea monster, and a Faery. The group have found themselves trapped. Food is running out, Shadow Mages keep attacking - and frying pans and grand pianos are falling from the sky.
Meanwhile, Imogen is busy at the Elven Games with her cousin Bronte Mettlestone, and their friend Oscar. The trio are seeking a True Mage turned evil, whose wicked plan might tear the fabric of the universe to shreds.
Neither sister knows Astrid is in danger. Can they locate the True Mage and stop the evil plan before all the worlds are permanently changed, and Astrid is lost forever?
'A stellar work: enchanting and uplifting.' Kirkus Reviews (starred)
PERFECT FOR:
- Readers aged 10-14 who love magic, mystery and whimsy
- Fans of Nevermoor, Harry Potter or the Impossible Creatures series
- Parents, teachers and librarians looking for an entertaining middle grade series
- Gift givers looking for a beautiful hardback and a perfect immersive magical read
PRAISE FOR THE KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES BOOKS:
- 'Charms, thrills and delights ... brilliantly evoking echoes of Diana Wynne Jones.' Garth Nix, bestselling author of the Keys to the Kingdoms series
- 'Brimming with bright new magic ... Just perfect.' Karen Foxlee, award-winning and bestselling author of Dragon Skin
- 'It's my favourite book ever. I want to put it in a glass case to look at always. 5 stars!' Daisy, age 7
- 'Humorous, whimsical and beguiling ... intricately and ingeniously plotted tale.' The Australian
- 'A middle-grade version of Terry Pratchett's Discworld - fantasy adventure steeped in humour, with a touch of satire, and set in a whimsical secondary world of the highest order.' Booklist (starred review)
READ ALL THE BOOKS IN THE SERIES:
- The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
- The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars
- The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst
- The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere
- The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet
Ordinarily, Astrid would rely on her older sisters, Esther and Imogen, to rescue her.
But Esther's on a school trip to a wilderness camp, along with a Whisperer, a sea monster, and a Faery. The group have found themselves trapped. Food is running out, Shadow Mages keep attacking - and frying pans and grand pianos are falling from the sky.
Meanwhile, Imogen is busy at the Elven Games with her cousin Bronte Mettlestone, and their friend Oscar. The trio are seeking a True Mage turned evil, whose wicked plan might tear the fabric of the universe to shreds.
Neither sister knows Astrid is in danger. Can they locate the True Mage and stop the evil plan before all the worlds are permanently changed, and Astrid is lost forever?
'A stellar work: enchanting and uplifting.' Kirkus Reviews (starred)
PERFECT FOR:
- Readers aged 10-14 who love magic, mystery and whimsy
- Fans of Nevermoor, Harry Potter or the Impossible Creatures series
- Parents, teachers and librarians looking for an entertaining middle grade series
- Gift givers looking for a beautiful hardback and a perfect immersive magical read
PRAISE FOR THE KINGDOMS AND EMPIRES BOOKS:
- 'Charms, thrills and delights ... brilliantly evoking echoes of Diana Wynne Jones.' Garth Nix, bestselling author of the Keys to the Kingdoms series
- 'Brimming with bright new magic ... Just perfect.' Karen Foxlee, award-winning and bestselling author of Dragon Skin
- 'It's my favourite book ever. I want to put it in a glass case to look at always. 5 stars!' Daisy, age 7
- 'Humorous, whimsical and beguiling ... intricately and ingeniously plotted tale.' The Australian
- 'A middle-grade version of Terry Pratchett's Discworld - fantasy adventure steeped in humour, with a touch of satire, and set in a whimsical secondary world of the highest order.' Booklist (starred review)
READ ALL THE BOOKS IN THE SERIES:
- The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone
- The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars
- The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst
- The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere
- The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet
Jaclyn Moriarty is the internationally bestselling author of novels for children, young adults and sometimes slightly older adults, including the (lengthily-titled) books in the Kingdoms and Empires series: The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone, The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars, The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst, The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere, and The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet. Her latest book in the series is Astrid and the Accidental Slip Between Worlds, and her latest novel for adults is Time Travel for Beginners. Jaclyn's books have been translated into several languages, won the NSW Premier's Literary Award, the Queensland Literary Award, the Aurealis Award and named as CBCA Honour Book and Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book. They have also been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, the Nebula Prize and the Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People. A former media and entertainment lawyer, Jaclyn grew up in Sydney, lived in the US, UK and Canada, and now lives in Sydney again. She is very fond of blueberries, chocolate and ice skating. www.jaclynmoriarty.comJaclyn Moriarty is the internationally bestselling author of novels for children, young adults and sometimes slightly older adults, including the (lengthily-titled) books in the Kingdoms and Empires series: The Extremely Inconvenient Adventures of Bronte Mettlestone, The Slightly Alarming Tale of the Whispering Wars, The Stolen Prince of Cloudburst, The Astonishing Chronicles of Oscar from Elsewhere, and The Impossible Secret of Lillian Velvet. Her latest book in the series is Astrid and the Accidental Slip Between Worlds, and her latest novel for adults is Time Travel for Beginners. Jaclyn's books have been translated into several languages, won the NSW Premier's Literary Award, the Queensland Literary Award, the Aurealis Award and named as CBCA Honour Book and Boston Globe-Horn Book Honor Book. They have also been shortlisted for the Prime Minister's Literary Awards, the Nebula Prize and the Russell Prize for Humour Writing for Young People. A former media and entertainment lawyer, Jaclyn grew up in Sydney, lived in the US, UK and Canada, and now lives in Sydney again. She is very fond of blueberries, chocolate and ice skating. www.jaclynmoriarty.com
| ISBN | 9781761182006 | |
| Pages | 432 | |
| Publisher | A&U Children's | |
| Format | Hardback |