For Adults
Is true love the greatest form of magic?
Headline is offering 5 reading group sets of up to 10 copies of The Magician of Tiger Castle, the whimsical fantasy adult debut by #1 bestselling author of Holes Louis Sachar.
About the book
Long ago, in a kingdom far away, the magician of tiger castle is on thin ice. Once the greatest in the land, Anatole’s spells have dried up. He can’t even turn sand into gold anymore. The only one who still believes in him is kind Princess Tullia, and he hopes – for the sake of their friendship – that he can soon redeem himself and stay within the king’s court.
When the opportunity arises, Anatole is faced with an impossible decision. Princess Tullia is betrothed to the prince of a rich neighbouring kingdom, an alliance which will save bankrupt Esquaveta and all its citizens. But, Tullia has secretly fallen in love with a lowly apprentice scribe and refuses to wed the prince.
The King tasks Anatole with the most difficult magic of all: an anti-love potion. Anatole can save everything and everyone if he can shatter the young lovers’ romance. But, with the fate of the kingdom hanging in the balance, can he achieve it? Can he even bring himself to try? After all, is true love not the purest form of magic?
Told with the same wit and warmth that has made Louis Sachar’s books classics of children’s literature, The Magician of Tiger Castle is a colourful and enigmatic tale of adventure, love, loss and triumph.
‘A feel-good fairytale for grown-ups’ ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
‘A big hilarious cuddle’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
’A testament to Sachar’s enduring creativity’⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
How to take part:
To enter the giveaway, just email marta.juncosa@headline.co.uk with the subject line ‘RA: Louis Sachar Bookclub’ by 5pm on 16th April 2026, letting us know why your reading group would like to read The Magician of Tiger Castle and how many copies your reading group would like to receive (up to 10) and your mailing address.
3 reading groups will be randomly selected to each win a set of up to 10 paperback copies of The Magician of Tiger Castle.
