Arkspire Books By Jamie Littler
“Not bad, huh?” Mama said. “When the world gives you an empty bag, it’s your job to fill it.”
– Jamie Littler, Arkspire
- Arkspire (2023)
- The Order of the Misfits (Exp. 2024)
What is Arkspire about?
Arkspire is the latest book series by Jamie Littler, a children’s fantasy story set in the city Arkspire. And Arkspire is obsessed with magic, and is protected by a group of powerful magicians known as The Five Arcanists. Then one night, a mysterious relic explodes that reveals a mysterious creature, one that is believed to be a dangerous enemy of the Arcanists…
Currently the series has one book published with another planned for July next year (2024).
Who is Jamie Littler?
Jamie Littler is an author/illustrator who is best known for his best-selling debut trilogy, Frostheart. Which has been translated into many languages around the world. His first professional work as an illustrator was for a children’s book, Atomic! Vile’s Vengeance (2012) written by Guy Bass and published by Scholastic. He has gone on to illustrate for many other authors, which include and not limited to; Danny Wallace, Enid Blyton, Phillip Ardagh.
Jamie Littler is currently working on another series of books called Arkspire which is slated to be released in July 2023. He currently lives in North London, UK, and believes that his house is haunted.
“S’important we look out for each other,” Papa said, “no matter where we come from. We’re all Arkspire, aren’t we?”
– Jamie Littler, Arkspire
The Order
Arkspire (2023)
Arkspire #1
85,795 words, 362 pages, 33 chapters, 5hrs 45mins to read
2,599 average words per chapter, 10.9 average pages per chapter
Published by Puffin
4.80 out of 5 on Goodreads
Arkspire is a city obsessed by magic. The five Arcanists – a group of all-powerful magicians – have protected the great city for as long as anyone can remember. Within the hustle and bustle of these cobbled streets lives Juniper Bell, a thief who’d do anything for her family – even her unbelievably annoying sister, Elodie.
Then one night, something incredible happens. A mysterious stolen relic (nothing to do with Juni, ahem…) explodes, revealing a mysterious creature, Cinder – who appears to ‘bond’ with Juni. The only creatures like that are allegedly dangerous enemies of the Arcanists . . . and it’s not long before they turn their attention to Juni.
Soon Juni, Cinder and everyone she loves are pulled into an extraordinary world of magic, power and prestige – but also grave danger. It seems the world Juni thought she knew is nothing but a lie – and now only Juniper and Cinder can bring it down.
The Order of the Misfits (Exp. Jul. 2024)
Arkspire #2
83,425 words, 352 pages, 5hrs 35mins to read
Published by Puffin
0.00 out of 5 on Goodreads
The sequel to Jamie Littler’s Arkspire. Not much is known about the plot of this book at this time.
“I want you workin’ for somethin’ bigger. Somethin’ worthy of you. You have to be better than this place.”
– Jamie Littler, Arkspire
Overall
Full of magic, fun and incredibly sombre and moving story lines, Arkspire will be a hit for anyone of all ages. If you love to read some easy going fantasy full of amazing pictures drawn by Jamie Littler himself, then this will be a hit for you. Don’t delay in getting started with this book series.
If you have enjoyed any of Jamie Littler’s work and want to learn more about his or any other of his work, then feel free to check out his website.
Which one is your favourite or most looking forward to picking up next?
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Happy reading!
“Quite possibly, to be honest. My incomprehensibly fabulous mind feels a bit like soup at the moment. Ah! Soup! I recall that, at least!”
– Jamie Littler, Arkspire
Arkspire Total Word Count
- Total words: 169,220 words
- Total pages: 714 pages
- Total reading time: 11hrs 20mins
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- Amount of pages may differ due to different publications, font style and/or size etc.
- Time spent reading is generally an approximation based on the word count and the average reading time. The average reader will read 250 WPM (Words Per Minute).
- This is the original publisher of the books.
- The current Goodreads score at the time of writing.
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