Runcible Jones: The Buried City
Runcible Jones: The Buried City is the second novel of the Runcible Jones Quintet featuring the magical adventures of Runcible Jones and his fey friend Mariam Orpiment, written by the author Ian Irvine.
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| Author | Ian Irvine |
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| Cover artist | Ian Irvine |
| Country | Australia |
| Language | English |
| Series | Runcible Jones Quintet |
| Genre | Young adult novels |
| Published | June 2007 Puffin Books Australia |
| Media type | Print (Paperback) |
| Preceded by | Runcible Jones: The Gate to Nowhere |
| Followed by | Runcible Jones: The Frozen Compass |
Plot summary
Runcible and Mariam are back and they are in big trouble. Lord Shambles has returned, stronger than ever before and once he finds the lost Citadel of Magic there will be no defence against his evil sorcery. To put a stop Lord Shambles, the children must journey to Iltior and descend to the uttermost pole. But even if they find the Codex of Dreadful Spells, Runcible still has to unravel the mystery of the tainted children, then face his most terrifying nightmare, the sting of the giant scorpion. The Buried City is book two of the Runcible Jones series.