The Moonlighters

In Lee Newbery's enchanting new novel, which blends the charm of Peter Pan with the gritty adventure of Oliver Twist, young Theo’s adventure begins. Known for the acclaimed Waterstones Children's Book of the Month, The Last Firefox, Newbery introduces us to ten-year-old Theo, who impulsively leaves a school outing at London's Natural History Museum. Struck by a sense of independence, he plans to surprise his grandmother with a visit, only to find she's away on holiday, leaving him stranded alone in the bustling city. Fate intervenes when Theo encounters the enigmatic Alistair Goodfellow, who exudes charisma and a sense of mystery. Alistair invites Theo to stay at the Casablanca Lily, a dilapidated hotel that transforms into a magical haven after dark. There, Theo meets the Moonlighters, a group of spirited runaways brought together by Alistair. Every night, the Moonlighters are dispatched on quests across London to retrieve lost magical artifacts, gaining unique powers as their reward.Theo is captivated by this new world, yet quickly learns that Alistair's true intentions may be more perilous than they seem. As Theo delves deeper, he begins to understand the potential dangers of the magical items Alistair seeks, realizing that their lure poses risks even greater than he could have imagined.