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The girl of ink & stars
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- Book Synopsis
- Perfect for readers young and old Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed first novel is a modern classic. WINNER of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize WINNER of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year Shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the faraway lands her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland - and beneath the dry rivers and smoking mountains, a fire demon is stirring from its sleep. Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. A gorgeous gift, illustrated in colour by Olia Muza, and featuring a bonus chapter. A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of friendship, discovery, myths and magic for any age - perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell. From the author of Julia and the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club. Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic, myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL 'One of those timeless stories that feels like a real myth' SAMANTHA SHANNON 'FANTASTIC!'CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER 'Absolutely stunning' CATHERINE DOYLE 'So beautiful and magical' PIERS TORDAY
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781913696313
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Chicken House, (10 November 2022)
- Number of Pages
- 336
- Weight
- 1110 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 235 x 183 x 35 mm
- Categories:
- Maps specialist Historical maps and atlases Mythical and legendary beings, monsters and creatures Folklore, myths and legends Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Fantasy Fiction General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: History and the past Children and Teenage: Places and peoples Children and Teenage: Nature, animals, the natural world Children and Teenage: Mysteries and the unexplained Children and Teenage: Atlases and maps Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children and Teenage: New Experiences and Growing Up Children and Teenage: Relationships (non-family / groups) Children and Teenage: Self-awareness and self-esteem