
A magical and historical adventure book for girls and boys. An accompanying activity pack, pin badge, tote bag, pencil and bookmark make this the ideal gift for book lovers.
The perfect book gift for older kids!
The Vanishing Trick by Jenni Spangler is a spooky and magical story with a fantastic historical setting and illustrations by Chris Mould, perfect for kids aged 8+.
When resourceful orphan Leander meets the mysterious Madame Pinchbeck, he jumps at the chance to have a job and a home of his own. In return, he gives her his mother’s precious locket, but soon realises he has been tricked. And he’s not the only child Pinchbeck has captured. Together with his new friends, can Leander find a way to break Madame Pinchbeck’s spell before it’s too late?
This spine-tingling book gave us goosebumps! The historical setting and atmospheric illustrations make this is a hugely entertaining read for kids and grown ups alike.
★ The accompanying activity pack includes book club-style questions, facts about early cameras, a fun drawing activity, instructions for making shadow puppets and a delicious recipe for parkin. There are also word puzzles, jokes, book recommendations and online resources to explore.
★ The gift set includes a fun “Hooked on Books” enamel pin badge, colourful tote bag, embossed pencil and quality bookmark, perfect for all young book lovers!

The Details:
- With this gift set you will receive a book and accompanying activity pack, along with an enamel pin badge, tote bag, pencil and bookmark, all wrapped in colourful tissue paper.
- Sending this gift directly to the recipient? Just let us know at checkout what you’d like the handwritten gift note to say and we’ll do the rest.
- Price includes free UK standard P&P. International shipping options also available.
- The enamel pin badge is 35 x 28 mm with a metal clutch and comes on a backing card.
- The bookmark is 810gsm, 148 x 52 mm and printed on both sides.
- The cotton tote bag is 280 x 310 mm and comes with a long handle.
- The hexagonal HB pencil with eraser tip is embossed in silver.
- The gift set is shipped in a 23 x 17 x 50 mm box. We use fully compostable and biodegradable packing chips where necessary.