The Magic Carpet

Ruby's mouth was open in a silent scream. She gripped the carpet tightly as it climbed higher and higher. Panic rose like a lump in her throat. Ruby Rosemount is flying! A magic carpet (with attitude) is about to take her on the adventure of her life to a magical oasis. Here, genies, wicked villains, sand sprites, spells and dungeons will test all of her powers -- including the ones she still doesn't know she has. Originally published by Scholastic as Ruby Rosemount and the Magic Carpet, the title was nominated by the publishing industry for the Children's Book Council of Australia 'Book of the Year' award. It was voted Dymocks Critic’s Choice by Dymocks Bookstores, and Book of the Month by Angus & Robertson, both national book store chains in Australia. The series appears on the NSW Premier Reading Challenge list, an Australian state government initiative to encourage children to read. “…a wonderful blend of magic, mayhem and humor.” – Aussie Reviews “Jodie Brownlee’s characters are well drawn with beautifully developed personalities – especially the magic carpet (with attitude) and the spriggan, Milligan. Think Harry Potter meets Aladdin.” – Books from our backyard “The action plays at a cinematic pace, and swoops and zips along like the carpet.” – Magpies Magazine “Brownlee keeps the story moving right to the last page. Young fantasy fans will find this one a nice blend of the familiar (magic carpets, genies, and a magic mail-service) with the unusual (including Hobbit-like creatures called Spriggans who dwell in the sands of the oasis). A great read.” – Reading Time Magazine