Meticulous Jones and the Shadow Compass - Inkbound 2

The next extraordinary magical adventure about family, fate and finding the courage to be truly yourself - perfect for fans of Nevermoor, Lemony Snicket and The Swifts. At the Founders'' Day Parade in the magical city of New London, a tombstone engraved with Metty''s name mysteriously appears and leads her to an eerie underground cathedral. It''s home to the League of Shadows - a secret society who promise power and protection. But joining their ranks means going against Aunt Mag''s wishes and completing a set of dangerous, magical challenges. When an inspector threatens to expose the Joneses'' darkest secret, Metty has no choice. The only way to protect her family is to join the League before the next full moon. Racing against time with the help of a magic thief and a sarcastic fire demon, she must find her way back to the cathedral. But will she be too late to save those she loves?

About the author

Philippa Leathley grew up in East Yorkshire, spending summers near London with her eccentric grandparents and writing feverishly as soon as she could hold a pen. When not writing, she enjoys learning new languages, studying anything from historical fashion to shipwrecks, and is passionate about protecting the environment. She currently lives just outside Hull with her family and three rescue cats. Inkbound is her debut novel.

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Product details

• Authors: Philippa Leathley
• Publisher: Haper Collins Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.01.2026
• EAN: 9780008660970
• ISBN: 978-0-00-866097-0
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 216 mm x 23 mm
• Series: Inkbound
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Family / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Action & Adventure / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Mysteries & Detective Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Girls & Women, General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Family & home stories (Children's / Teenage), Crime & mystery fiction (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Family and home stories, Interest age: from c 9 years, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Crime and mystery fiction