Product guide

The Uninvited by Ross MacKenzie

The Uninvited is a fantasy adventure by Ross MacKenzie about thirteen-year-old faerae Samm Wolfback, who must trust others during a dangerous escape from a refugee camp. Its perilous journey includes a circus of nightmares, a murderous museum and a human boy with a magical power he cannot control.

At a glance

A fantasy adventure centred on thirteen-year-old faerae Samm Wolfback.
The plot follows an escape plan from a faerae refugee camp and a perilous journey.
The listing describes a circus of nightmares, a murderous museum and a human boy with uncontrolled magical power.

Price

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Pros and cons

Pros

The premise offers a clear mix of fantasy, danger and a journey across different settings.
The listed reading age of 10–13 years helps families judge whether the intended audience fits.

Technical specifications

9 specifications

Book details
Publisher	Andersen Press
Publication date	31 July 2025
Language	English
Print length	368 pages
Reading age	10 - 13 years
ISBN-10	1839133171
ISBN-13	978-1839133176

Dimensions and installation
Dimensions	12.6 x 1.93 x 19.61 cm
Weight listed	296 g

Who is it for?

A good fit for

Readers aged 10–13 looking for a fantasy adventure with peril and magical elements.
Fans of stories about unlikely trust, escape plans and journeys between worlds.

Less suited to

Readers seeking a non-fantasy story or a plot without perilous situations.

Customer reviews on Amazon

4.3 / 5 · 11 ratings

5 stars53%53%
4 stars25%25%
3 stars22%22%
2 stars0%0%
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Aggregate ratings lean positive, with five- and four-star categories together forming most of the distribution, while a notable share is three-star. With a small number of ratings and no written feedback supplied, this gives only a limited picture and does not establish what readers liked or disliked. The rating evidence cannot confirm whether the perilous fantasy premise or listed age range suits a particular reader.

Frequently asked questions

What is The Uninvited about?

Thirteen-year-old faerae Samm Wolfback is drawn into a secret plan to escape a refugee camp. His journey brings danger, new allies and a human boy whose magical power is out of control.

Who is this book aimed at?

The listing gives a reading age of 10–13 years. Its fantasy adventure premise may also suit readers outside that range, depending on their preferences.

How long is the book?

The listing gives a print length of 368 pages.