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Unlock a magic that could save the world ... or destroy it. From bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave comes an epic new fantasy: 'This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting' Independent

'Destined to be a classic' Garth Nix
'A stunning adventure' Cressida Cowell
'Pure joy to read' Jasbinder Bilan

When her sister vanishes after a mysterious earthquake, Ysolda sets off on a rescue mission. But these are dangerous times, and soon she is forced to strike a deadly bargain with the wolf queen herself.

Join Ysolda and her loyal sea hawk as they embark on an epic quest to save her sister and unlock the earth's most powerful magic ...

From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old.

Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize (in Sept 2023), the Waterstones Book Prize, and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year.


The thrilling second Geomancer book in the epic fantasy trilogy from the bestselling, award-winning Kiran Millwood Hargrave, for readers of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell.

'Destined to be a classic' Garth Nix
'This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting' Independent
'A stunning adventure' Cressida Cowell

Unlock a magic that could change the world ... or destroy it.

Ysolda is on the run, travelling with a rebellious princess to the wilds of the Drakken Peak - on the back of a huge sea wolf.

With her faithful sea hawk Nara by her side, her quest to find the fabled magic of the Geomancer is just beginning ...

From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old.

Kiran Millwood Hargrave is winner of the Wainwright Prize (in Sept 2023), the Waterstones Book Prize (2017), and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year (2017).


The Wolf Trials

by Kiran Millwood Hargrave

Published 13 February 2025

Discover the magic of losing yourself in a book with this snappy fantasy adventure story, written for World Book Day by bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave.

Eira's always wanted to compete in the Wolf Trials.
The winners become part of the Ryders, an elite group of warriors who ride gigantic sea wolves.

There's only one problem: Eira can't take part, because her mother is the fearsome Wolf Queen.

She won't let that stop her, though. Eira decides to disguise herself and compete . . . but will she succeed? Will she be recognised? And if she isn't, will she survive the Wolf Trials?

Praise for the Geomancer books:

'Destined to be a classic' Garth Nix
'A stunning adventure' Cressida Cowell
'Pure joy to read' Jasbinder Bilan
'This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting' Independent