Island of Whispers
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A richly atmospheric, compelling gothic fairytale about grief, kindness and fulfilling one’s destiny – a striking first collaboration between two bestselling, multi-award-winning talents. "A grown-up ...
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A richly atmospheric, compelling gothic fairytale about grief, kindness and fulfilling one’s destiny – a striking first collaboration between two bestselling, multi-award-winning talents. "A grown-up gothic fairy tale" — one of The Guardian's Five Best YA Books 2023The award-winning, bestselling Frances Hardinge and Emily Gravett unite for the first time to conjure up a thrilling fairy tale of ghosts and magic, highly illustrated throughout with a luscious blue ink.On the island of Merlank, the Dead must not be allowed to linger. The very sight of their ghosts can kill you. When young Milo is thrust into the role of Ferryman following his father’s sudden death, he is the one who must carry away the Dead.Pursued by a vengeful lord and two malignant magicians, Milo must navigate strange and perilous seas where untold threats whisper in the mist. Does he have the courage and imagination to complete his urgent mission?From the Costa Book Award-winning Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree and Unraveller, with spectacular illustrations from double Kate Greenaway Medal winner Emily Gravett, this riveting coming-of-age tale will sweep you away on an unforgettable journey.Island of Whispers is a beautiful book that makes the most exquisite gift for anybody who loves mysterious fantasy worlds, and for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave and Katherine Rundell.
Detaljer
Forlag
Two Hoots
ISBN
9781529088083
Sprog
Engelsk
Sider
120
Udgivelsesdato
19-09-2024
Format
Paperback
Varenr.
3214591
EAN nr.
9781529088083
Højde/Dybde (mm)
10
Bredde (mm)
229
Længde (mm)
179
Vægt (g)
326