Orbs of the Openlands
As an undead sorcerer rises and the Openlands edge toward ruin, a band of unlikely heroes must race to recover five ancient Orbs of power. Join Lawrence Mahon, Clare Lawrence, and Olivia Macnab for a lively discussion on this gripping fantasy series from Badger Books, created with hi-lo readers in mind by a neurodiverse author for neurodiverse audiences. Packed with peril, magic, and high-stakes choices, this series is perfect for readers aged 11–16 years, offering an accessible gateway into richly imagined fantasy worlds.
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Orbs of the Openlands
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Author Book Signing
The brand-new Waterstones Newark is the official Festival Bookseller, for 2026. Waterstones will be running the Festival Bookshop at the Palace Theatre and pop-up book stalls for author book signings after every event at each venue.
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Please note: Advance tickets are available until 11 am the day before the event, unless the venue is the Palace Theatre or Tudor Hall, National Civil War Centre.
All tickets are sold through Newark Palace Theatre unless otherwise stated.
