Phyllo Cane and the Clockwork Cabaret

By Sharn W. Hutton

Magical puppets, ruthless bandits, and dark secrets. Phyllo's third apprenticeship is his biggest test yet.

When the Circus of Wonder can offer no more apprenticeships, Phyllo Cane is forced to leave the only world he's ever known. A family connection leads him to the Clockwork Cabaret - a travelling show powered by enchanted meals, mechanical marvels, and the spellbinding puppetry of Gian McDonald Singh.

Phyllo joins the magical kitchens, clinging to the hope of learning from Gian himself. But the road is no place for dreamers.

Hunted by the Crows - a ruthless magical mafia, and stalked by the In-Between - a gang of lawless bandits, the Cabaret hides more than its share of secrets. As danger closes in, Phyllo uncovers truths buried deep in the show's shadowy past, truths that tie his fate to the Cabaret's in ways he never imagined.

With enemies on every side, Phyllo must summon all his courage to protect his new friends and unlock the mysteries that are sure to change everything.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 183834876X
• ISBN13: 9781838348762
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Star City Press
• Length: 366 Pages
• Weight: 0.71 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.1" x 7.8"
• Age Range: 9 to 12 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 7