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The Ship of Shadows

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The Ship of Shadows by Maria Kuzniar follows the adventures of a young girl named Aleja, who dreams of adventure beyond her mundane life. Her wishes come true when she stumbles upon a mysterious pirate ship crewed by a fascinating all-female team. As she embarks on a magical journey filled with secrets, quests, and shadowy mysteries, Aleja learns the true meaning of bravery and friendship.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful tale if you love adventures filled with mystery, magic, and a strong sense of friendship. Set sail on a journey brimming with secrets and wonder, perfect for young readers who relish stories about brave heroes, captivating ships, and exploring unknown worlds.

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The Ship of Shadows

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An epic magical adventure that spans the high seas.

Aleja whiles away her days in her family's dusty tavern in Seville, dreaming of distant lands and believing in the kind of magic that she's only ever read about in books. After all, she's always being told that girls can't be explorers.

But her life is changed forever when adventure comes for her in the form of a fabled vessel called The Ship of Shadows. Crewed by a band of ruthless women, with cabin walls dripping with secrets, the ship has sailed right out of a legend. And it wants Aleja.

Once on board its shadowy deck, she begins to realise that the sea holds more secrets than she ever could have imagined. The crew are desperately seeking something, and their path will take them through treacherous waters and force them to confront nightmare creatures and pitch-dark magic. It will take all of Aleja's strength and courage to gain the trust of her fellow pirates – and discover what they are risking everything to find.

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The Ship of Shadows by Maria Kuzniar is praised for its imaginative and enthralling adventure, featuring storms in jars, magic kraken bells, and a unique pirate ship. Readers enjoy the vibrant and fast-paced narrative with immersive writing and engaging characters. It's celebrated for its themes of myths, legends, friendship, and belonging, appealing to those with dreams and a sense of adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241372913

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 16 July 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 272g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Maria Kuzniar spent six years living in Spain, teaching English and travelling the world, which inspired her debut novel The Ship of Shadows. Now she lives in Nottingham with her husband, where she reads and writes as much as she can and bookstagrams at @cosyreads. She is always planning her next adventure and you can visit her at https-//www.mariakuzniar.co.uk/ (watch out for the pirates!).

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