Archie & The Invisible Emporium - Our Weird World 1
Formats: E-Book, Paperback
Ages: 8-11
“Archie Sharp’s second visit to his grandfather’s house that summer was a lot less pleasant than the first. But we will get to the second visit later.”
Get ready for a unique adventure in the Otherword with Archie & The Invisible Emporium!
When his parents abandon him at Grandpa’s house for the summer, Archie Sharp finds himself shockingly offline and alone with no one for company except a grumpy old man and a strange tree that may or may not want to eat him. Disaster.
But Archie has other plans. He’s already found a secret key and a way to escape to the weird world of the Invisible Emporium – a place where time flows differently, magical beings shop for supplies and the mysterious storekeeper Enoch is looking for a new assistant…
Little does he know it, but Archie has begun a series of events that will truly test his courage, nerves and wits. Surrounded by the crazy characters, creatures and capers of the Otherworld, he’s simply traded one life-threatening situation for another and must join a mission to find the missing assistant, rescue the glowing heart stone and save a few dead souls. If he fails, the magical Emporium will crumble to dust and his Grandpa will always be grumpy.
Archie & The Invisible Emporium is the opening book of the ‘Our Weird World’ series of surprising, suspenseful and strange stories for middle grade readers aged 8-12 – although you can read the series in any order. Fans of Harry Potter, Amari & The Night Brothers, Keeper Of The Lost Cities and The Dark Is Rising will love this mix of real-world problems with paranormal themes. If you also enjoyed books by Ross Wexford, Ross Montgomery or Neil Gaiman, you won't want to miss Archie & The Invisible Emporium.
“Enoch gave a low growl. ‘I’ve been robbed!’ he rasped. ‘And time is back!’ He almost spat the words out, unable to raise his voice above a loud whisper. ‘Time is back, and everything will go to ruin!’”
Reviews
My daughter and I absolutely loved Archie & The Invisible Emporium! From the very first chapter, we were both engaged. Archie is such a relatable character for kids—he's curious, clever, and finds himself in some very strange (but fun) situations. The moment he stumbles upon the Invisible Emporium, we knew we were in for a magical adventure full of surprises. The book’s mix of real-world problems—like Archie dealing with his grumpy grandpa—and a magical, mysterious world is perfect for kids. My daughter especially loved how the story never slowed down, with twists and turns that kept her excited to see what happened next. Enoch, the quirky shopkeeper, and Sesame, the clever girl Archie meets, are just a few of the well-rounded and memorable characters that made this story shine. The dialogue is sharp, funny, and full of energy, and the magical world feels fresh and unique. It was so much fun for us to try and guess what was going to happen, and every time, the book surprised us in the best way. The action scenes are exciting but not too intense, and the imaginative scenarios really captured my daughter’s imagination. Overall, "Archie & The Invisible Emporium" is playful, magical, and just the right mix of heartwarming and thrilling. We can’t wait to read more from this series! A fantastic read for any child who loves a bit of whimsy and adventure.
I found the story lots of fun and very exciting in places. My dad read it to me before bed and when he was going to stop I wanted him to keep going. David aged 8.
