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A Clock of Stars #3
The Greatest Kingdom
The thrilling third volume in the bestselling middle-grade trilogy, beautifully illustrated throughout by Chris Riddell
Step through the door in the tree and into another breathtaking adventure. . .
When Anneshka’s hunt for the greatest kingdom brings her into our world, Imogen and Marie know it’s bad news. But Anneshka isn’t their only problem. Mum’s boyfriend, Mark, is sick and getting sicker, thanks to the monsters he accidentally carried home.
Can the girls escape Anneshka and find a cure for Mark before it’s too late? Their quest will take them through the door in the tree and further than ever before, into the magical lands of Nedobyt beyond.
But there is more to this kingdom than meets the eye. Miro, Imogen and Marie must learn its secrets if they’re to save their families – and stop Anneshka once and for all...
Step through the door in the tree and into another breathtaking adventure. . .
When Anneshka’s hunt for the greatest kingdom brings her into our world, Imogen and Marie know it’s bad news. But Anneshka isn’t their only problem. Mum’s boyfriend, Mark, is sick and getting sicker, thanks to the monsters he accidentally carried home.
Can the girls escape Anneshka and find a cure for Mark before it’s too late? Their quest will take them through the door in the tree and further than ever before, into the magical lands of Nedobyt beyond.
But there is more to this kingdom than meets the eye. Miro, Imogen and Marie must learn its secrets if they’re to save their families – and stop Anneshka once and for all...
512 pages, Hardcover
Published October 27, 2022
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December 10, 2022
This is the last book in the Clock of Stars trilogy. Like the others, it features illustrations by Chris Riddell (which was the reason I bought the first one, in the first place). The illustrations are brilliant - I truly wish there were more.
For the final instalment, we see Imogen and Marie back in our own world. Both of them have their own worries, but we also see that both of them have grown, and developed, in different ways since their last adventure. Their relationship is changing too, and this makes the story feel slightly more authentic; for what they have seen and experienced, it would only be natural for them to change over time, and for their relationship to change. The difference with this final part of the tale is that a lot more of the action takes part in our own, real world, rather than the world through the door in Habberdash Gardens. And this one sees them having to help their step-dad, Mark. Ever since he came back from the other world in the second book, he seems to be different. And then he falls ill. Will Imogen and Marie be able to save him?
I really enjoyed this trilogy. There is a part of me that will be sad to see Imogen and Marie go.
For the final instalment, we see Imogen and Marie back in our own world. Both of them have their own worries, but we also see that both of them have grown, and developed, in different ways since their last adventure. Their relationship is changing too, and this makes the story feel slightly more authentic; for what they have seen and experienced, it would only be natural for them to change over time, and for their relationship to change. The difference with this final part of the tale is that a lot more of the action takes part in our own, real world, rather than the world through the door in Habberdash Gardens. And this one sees them having to help their step-dad, Mark. Ever since he came back from the other world in the second book, he seems to be different. And then he falls ill. Will Imogen and Marie be able to save him?
I really enjoyed this trilogy. There is a part of me that will be sad to see Imogen and Marie go.
February 11, 2024
Yes 👍 sir!!!!! This was a super find!!!!!!!!!
5 stars
I am pretty sure there should be another one.
20 seconds later……………..
Wow. There is not Ms. Francesca Gibbons (I am looking at you).
I need a 4th book, doesn’t you? Well we need it for me, I’m going to lose my mind if there isn’t!!!!
A smile face for courage: :):):):):):):)
Maybe that was too much.
5 stars
I am pretty sure there should be another one.
20 seconds later……………..
Wow. There is not Ms. Francesca Gibbons (I am looking at you).
I need a 4th book, doesn’t you? Well we need it for me, I’m going to lose my mind if there isn’t!!!!
A smile face for courage: :):):):):):):)
Maybe that was too much.
August 7, 2024
A satisfying ending. When I got close to the end I was concerned that I would be disappointed in the ending. I couldn’t foresee how the author would end the book in such a short amount of “time”(pages). The Olympics were happening at the same time as I as reading this or I would have finished sooner! I felt that this one was a little darker and more violent than I remember the first two books being. But, to be fair, I read them last year at this time and there have been many books read between then and now.
December 29, 2024
De zusjes Imogen en Marie gaan weer op avontuur in de andere wereld. Dit keer nemen ze hun moeder mee door het deurtje in de boom. Ook dit deel zit weer bomvol spanning, avontuur en fantasie!
Iedereen zou deze serie gewoon moeten lezen en even af moeten reizen naar de wereld achter de boom. Daar waar de skret Zuby voor je klaarstaat en koning Miro eigenlijk gewoon een jonge jongen is. Waar de velecours zo groot zijn dat je erop kunt vliegen en er nog trollen en watergeesten bestaan. Waar er volken in bomen leven en de bergen soms tot leven komen om je te helpen.
Iedereen zou deze serie gewoon moeten lezen en even af moeten reizen naar de wereld achter de boom. Daar waar de skret Zuby voor je klaarstaat en koning Miro eigenlijk gewoon een jonge jongen is. Waar de velecours zo groot zijn dat je erop kunt vliegen en er nog trollen en watergeesten bestaan. Waar er volken in bomen leven en de bergen soms tot leven komen om je te helpen.
December 4, 2022
Totally adored book 1 and 2. In comparison I’m horrified with myself to say that The Greatest Kingdom felt a little rushed. It was a long time before Mum, Marie and Imogen went through the door. Once they did it was much more exciting.
It was however, a very satisfying ending to the trilogy with everything neatly tied up and accounted for. Still beautiful writing and the illustrations by Chris Riddle were wonderful.
The trilogy is definitely modern day Narnia - better I’d say!
It was however, a very satisfying ending to the trilogy with everything neatly tied up and accounted for. Still beautiful writing and the illustrations by Chris Riddle were wonderful.
The trilogy is definitely modern day Narnia - better I’d say!
March 1, 2024
A great end to a great series
Imogen and Marie are back in England but now so is Aneshka and when trouble from the world through the door continues to affect the sisters they have to take action
Meanwhile miro forgets where he is going
Brilliant characters and storyline and so well written
Highly recommend to anyone who loves a magical middle grade story
Imogen and Marie are back in England but now so is Aneshka and when trouble from the world through the door continues to affect the sisters they have to take action
Meanwhile miro forgets where he is going
Brilliant characters and storyline and so well written
Highly recommend to anyone who loves a magical middle grade story
January 26, 2025
This series started out with me hating the MC and by the end of it, I've come to adore her of sorts.
Tho I am sad that the girls and Miro may not ever see each other again, I was hoping for them to have an open passage and go in and out of the worlds as they please. Rather it took more of a Narnia approach with the ending.
Tho I am sad that the girls and Miro may not ever see each other again, I was hoping for them to have an open passage and go in and out of the worlds as they please. Rather it took more of a Narnia approach with the ending.
May 5, 2023
The best of the three books. Each book has just gotten better! Hoping this isn't the end of Marie and Imogen's adventures. I've enjoyed watching them grow as their adventures through the door are told.
May 28, 2023
Another fantastic adventure! This series has created a real buzz in my classroom. They love the mystery, the excitement and most of all, the self belief. What an amazing gift to young readers this collection is!
July 3, 2025
Everything what a children’s trilogy needs!
Fun, excitement, mystery & last but not least tons of magic. No spoilers here, my last remark is that the story deals with anxiety, bullying, loneliness & fear.
It’s show how you can deal with problems & be your own hero. 😊
Fun, excitement, mystery & last but not least tons of magic. No spoilers here, my last remark is that the story deals with anxiety, bullying, loneliness & fear.
It’s show how you can deal with problems & be your own hero. 😊
August 5, 2025
Absolutely loved the 3 books and wished for more in the series.
We particularly enjoyed the book because my daughter and I are bilingual (English-Czech) and so we understood the underlying nuances of the lore, the characters, and the place-names.
We particularly enjoyed the book because my daughter and I are bilingual (English-Czech) and so we understood the underlying nuances of the lore, the characters, and the place-names.
December 17, 2022
A Brilliant final instalment of The Clock of Stars trilogy, following the adventures of Marie, Imogen and Miro. I would love to revisit in the future to see what happens with Miro and his family
February 7, 2023
CAWPILE Rating: 9.43
A series I never wanted to end! Beautifully written with a great cast of characters.
November 18, 2023
Honestly one of the best books I’ve read this year and ever. So so so so so good. I love it so much. Absolutely spectacular!!!
April 2, 2024
I like the part when Miro, who is a slipskin, turns into a mountain falcon and he wakes the mountains to close the ravine.
July 17, 2024
Absolutely adored this book - the last of the trilogy! I got caught up with its adventures, the magical creatures and fascinating world.
January 29, 2025
3.75 stars
June 23, 2023
Clock of Stars book 3 The Greatest Kingdom … It’s time for Imogen and Marie to go further than ever before, through the door in the tree…
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