The Last Alchemist

In a castle, in the heart of an almost-forgotten country, lived a king who, like all the kings before him, had one dream - to discover the secret of gold. As the dawn of the new Millennium approaches, the king's nineteenth alchemist, Spinifex, goes to more and more extravagant lengths to build the machine that will realize the king's dream. Will Spinifex succeed where all others have failed or will the secret of gold remain a mystery for ever? '... the story is told as much through the amazing pictures as through words... it opens up a world of magic.' Literacy and Learning 'The story is beautifully told and stunning artwork fills every page... This is a book with an important message.' Junior Education