The Hatmakers, Tamzin Merchant
The Hatmakers, Tamzin Merchant
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The Hatmakers

Author: Tamzin Merchant

Narrator: Tamzin Merchant

Unabridged: 7 hr 17 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 02/02/2021


Synopsis

An enchanting fantasy adventure about the importance of bravery, resourcefulness, and following your heart from a debut celebrity author.

When Cordelia Hatmaker’s beloved father fails to return from an ingredient-hunting expedition, Cordelia is the only member of the family who knows in her heart that he can’t be gone for good. Her grief-stricken aunt and uncle forge ahead to continue the work of their guild and to fulfill a crucial order from the King for a magical Peace Hat. But the enchantments woven into the carefully crafted goods of the Hatmaker, Bootmaker, Cloakmaker, Watchmaker, and Glovemaker guilds begin causing sudden inducements of rage and chaos. As war looms and the Peace objects backfire, Cordelia must find out who is using the Makers’ creations for dark purposes and uncover the truth about her father’s disappearance.

Funny, boisterous, and wise, Tamzin Merchant’s spellbinding debut draws listeners into a vibrant and captivating new world and introduces a heroine who keeps wildness in her wits and magic in her fingertips.
Artwork © Paola Escobar, 2020. Published by arrangement with Random House Children’s Publishers UK, a division of The Random House Group Limited.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Gavin on February 19, 2021

A phenomenal beginning to a gorgeously-written adventure, there is magic woven into every sentence and I am clamouring for the sequel. Be sure to check out my interview with author Tamzin Merchant on YouTube: [URL not allowed] Set in a world where there are Makers, such as the Hatmakers, w......more

Aaaah this was ADORABLE!! Loved the gorgeous writing, lovable characters and the really unique concept. Definitely recommended if you're looking for a magical middle grade book- I can't wait for Book 2! ❤......more

Goodreads review by Literary on January 17, 2021

Middle grade books are growing on me, hence my choice of THE HATMAKERS, a whimsical tale penned by Tamzin Merchant, who played Georgiana Darcy with such grace in the 1995 TV version of Pride and Prejudice. That same spirit inhabits her debut novel, a compelling story about magic woven into hats by h......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on March 18, 2021

This was a really fun and cute middle grade adventure. Things I enjoyed about it were the descriptions of the hats and how they were made. The funny things happening in the book were quite funny and I enjoyed them. Things that didn’t work for me were the main character, I felt that she was reckless......more

Goodreads review by rebecca | velvet opus on February 22, 2021

The Hatmakers is an utterly delightful and charming laugh-out-loud adventure packed with whimsy, magic and friendship in a world that's as enchanting as its characters. Spirited eleven year-old Cordelia Hatmaker is a passionate apprentice hatmaker, descended from a line of legendary Hatmakers. The H......more


Quotes

A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic.—Kirkus Reviews

An engaging ode to the bonds of family and friendship, the power of teamwork, and the magic that we all have inside ourselves.—Booklist

Action-packed, intricately described.... An engaging endeavor.—Publishers Weekly