Walter Brown and the Magician's Hat

Red Ribbon Winner, The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

A boy, a magic top hat and a talking cat spell magical mayhem in this fast-paced adventure for listeners aged 7–10!

When Walter Brown is woken by his cat, Sixpence, on the morning of his tenth birthday, he has no idea that his life is about to change forever.

Inside a large parcel wrapped in silver paper, Walter discovers an old top hat, a tiny pair of white gloves and a magician's wand—along with a mysterious note from his late great-grandpa Horace.

But the biggest surprise comes when Walter puts on the hat and discovers that Sixpence can talk, and that they have been chosen for a secret magical mission.

What better way to test their newfound powers than by performing a little magic for Walter's super-cool new neighbours, twins Harry and George Braithwaite?

Unfortunately, things don't go quite to plan as Walter accidentally releases a band of monsters from the twins' new video game and finds himself locked in battle with a Flaming Fire Fiend!

Can Walter master his magical powers in time to defeat the escaped video-game monster? And can he keep his magical secret hidden from everyone around him?

"A superbly written, magical adventure. Highly recommended!"

—The Wishing Shelf Book Awards

Filled with magic, mystery, laugh-out-loud moments and a wonderfully mischievous talking cat, Walter Brown and the Magician's Hat is perfect for children who enjoy fun, fast-paced fantasy adventures.