Magician of Tiger Castle Sachar Louis (2025)

In a kingdom far away, the magician of Tiger Castle is on thin ice. Once the greatest magician in the land, Anatole’s spells have dried up, and he can no longer even turn sand into gold. The only person who still believes in him is the kind Princess Tullia, and he hopes to redeem himself and remain at the king’s court for the sake of their friendship. When Tullia refuses to marry the prince of a wealthy neighbouring kingdom because she has secretly fallen in love with a lowly apprentice scribe, the king gives Anatole his most difficult task yet: creating an anti-love potion. The alliance would save bankrupt Esquaveta and its citizens, but Anatole must shatter the young lovers’ romance to achieve it. Can he save the kingdom, and can he bring himself to try? Told with Louis Sachar’s characteristic wit and warmth, this colourful and enigmatic tale explores adventure, love, loss and triumph.