The second in a series of books about Kit Stixby and his friend, Prince Henry, which started with "A Handful of Magic".

The evil Stafford Sparks has escaped from prison, and he's coming after Kit.

Kit must flee the country and so decides to go with his friend, Prince Henry, to the tiny country of Callalabasa.

But will he be any safer here where enchantment is banished and the Knights of the League Against Magic are plotting to destroy the country? * An author to recommend to readers who've enjoyed the Harry Potter books. * Thrilling and humorous story by this exciting OUP author. * "A Handful of Magic" has sold well in trade paperback and was the Guardian's book of the month. * Reissuing "A Handful of Magic" in mass-market format to coincide with publication of this book.

Books will have matching design and series style. * More titles to come in this series.