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
Kids will love this hilarious fairy tale adventure packed with clever twists, familiar characters and page-turning fun.
The second book in a fabulous new magical, middle-grade series filled with adventure, wonder and wildness,
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Kiran Millwood Hargrave is an award-winning poet, playwright, and bestselling novelist. Her debut novel for children The Girl of Ink & Stars won the Waterstones Children's Book Prize, and the British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year. Her work has been short- and long-listed for other major prizes including the Costa Award, and the CILIP Car
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