Jack and Megan meet a new neighbour in town who offers them some gingerbread, but this meeting turns sinister when the neighbour turns out to be a witch who is trying to send them both to Valhalla!

But, Jack and Megan soon realise the witch is sending them on a great quest to save the legendary Romantic composer, Wagner, from the Ring of Fire in Valhalla. Will Jack and Megan get to Valhalla and save Wagner? And if they make it there, will they be able to make it back home? On the way they are helped by many of the eras famous composers including Humperdinck, Verdi, Bizet, Tchaikovsky and Puccini.

Perfect For

• Children aged 7–12 who love adventure, music, and imaginative stories
  
• Young readers curious about classical composers and opera
  
• Families looking for fun, educational stories that introduce famous historical figures
  
• Teachers and librarians seeking engaging books for classroom reading or music lessons
  
• Gift buyers searching for a colourful, entertaining, and educational storybook

Mark Llewelyn Evans is the founder and creative director of ABC of Opera Productions, which tours UK-wide introducing children to the stories and glories of the opera through music and storytelling. Mark is a professional opera singer who has sung the principal baritone roles for many of the opera houses and lives in Llantrisant, Wales.

Mark was the winner of the Amati Guildhall Creative Entrepreneurs’ Award 2019. Find out more and watch his showreel at www.markllewelynevans.co.uk.

Karl Davies is an exciting new children’s book illustrator whose work brings the cast and characters of the ABC of Opera vividly to life. Karl is a landscape artist and lives in Pontypridd, Wales.

‘Please include this book in your collection. It will inspire your children and, more importantly, you’ll adore it yourself. I only wish I'd met ABC when I was in school.’ Anthea Turner

‘The Academy of Barmy Composers is gloriously full of fun and facts, illustrated lavishly and quite irresistible. Fabulous in every way.’ Joanna Lumley

'Book 2 from the ABC is a vibrant read with dynamic characters leaping from every page. Visually thrilling, it's a dazzlingly colourful whirlwind ride through a fascinating world.' Eloise Williams

‘The history of classical music has never been so much fun!’ National Children’s Orchestra.

‘A text that tempts, informs and delights. A pleasure to read.’ Professor Teresa Cremin, Open University.

'An irresistible introduction to classical music for the young.' Andrea Reece, LoveReading4Schools

'The book is a joy to read and would be a huge asset to any music curriculum, but also works incredibly well as a story book for any primary classroom teacher...The beautiful illustrations throughout the book are a highlight, along with the songs sung by the composers (my personal favourite being ‘Bravo Rossini, bring tortellini’), both serving to bring the world of the Classical era to life. The Academy of Barmy Composers was truly a pleasure to read, and I will be tracking down the Baroque, Modern and Romantic books in the series.' Elinor Bishop, Music Teacher