The House of Justino

The House of Justinoicon

by Chris Stratton

Publisher
Candy Jar Books
Publication
Nov 27, 2025
Format
Paperback/Softback
Illustrated
No
Price
£7.99
Dimensions
19.8 x 12.9 cm
ISBN
9781917022316
Pages
162
Age
7 - 9 years
Category
Middle Grade Fiction

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Description

Emilio and Gabby both go on journeys to meet the Doge of Justino in his palace to ask him to right the wrongs in their little Italian town. Emilio is aided by a magical lantern, the Kalends, Gabby can call upon the help of a phoenix, a miraculous fire-bird.

But the young Doge is under threat from his evil guardians, Lady Antonia and her husband Chancellor Rocco.

In desperation, Emilio and Gabby have to join forces to save themselves and the Doge, when his eighteenth birthday turns into a day of danger, mayhem and magic.

Author(s)

Chris Stratton

Chris Stratton

Chris Stratton was born in Wiltshire, UK, and has lived in Oxford, Cardiff, Bath and Swindon. He has mainly worked in Public Health for the NHS and for universities.

The House of Justino is his first published work of fiction.

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