Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky
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See moreOtis Ottley is an ordinary boy who yearns to go to the magic school in the sky. And he will stop at nothing to make it happen. A funny and warm middle-grade novel about finding the magic in everyday life, from a much-loved, award-winning Australian author.
Description
Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky by Will Kostakis
Otis Ottley lives in the shadow of the Manor School for Magic. Literally. It's an island hovering over his town, and he's determined to reach it.
While many kids dream of roaming the prestigious institution's halls, casting spells and conjuring spectacles, Otis has a very specific mission: to seek magical help remembering something very, very important.
The odds are stacked against him, but Otis will break into magic school. Or at the very least, he will break a few rules trying.
A wonderful middle-grade novel, brimming with magic, from a much-loved Prime Minister's Literary Award-winning author.
Hilarious and heartwarming . . . Otis and his friends and family are an absolute delight. - JACLYN MORIARTY
Perfect for:
- Readers aged 9+ seeking an entertaining read with a touch of magic
- Young readers who wish they could go to magic school
- Teachers and librarians seeking a fun and heartwarming middle grade fiction novel with meaningful themes for upper primary, lower secondary
Product Details
INFORMATION
Barcode: 9781761181139
Publisher: Allen & Unwin
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 01 September 2026
Country: Australia
Imprint: A&U Children
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 198.0mm
Weight: 350g
Pages: 160
About the Author
Will Kostakis is one of Australia's most renowned authors for kids and young adults. First published at nineteen, he writes whip-smart comedies that break (then mend) hearts. His latest young adult novel, We Could Be Something is a moving family epic that won the 2024 Prime Minister's Literary Award for Young Adult Literature. Otis Ottley and the School in the Sky is his middle grade debut.
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