Swifter than Starlight

Name: Swifter than Starlight
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241457184
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A Wilder than Midnight Story

By Cerrie Burnell

Series: Wilder Than Midnight

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Summary

Swifter than Starlight by Cerrie Burnell is a captivating children’s tale that follows the journey of a young protagonist venturing into a fantastical world. The story weaves magic and adventure, encouraging curiosity and the discovery of one's potential. This enchanting narrative is filled with intriguing characters and imaginative landscapes, crafting a delightful experience for young readers.
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Swifter than Starlight

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Description

A new, wonderfully magical and inclusive tale set within the whimsical world of Wilder than Midnight.

Long ago, on a winter's eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned...

The Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It's the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide.

Until a prince goes missing.

Lilac is a strong girl, happy with her found family, yet searching for her sister.

Clover is a determined girl, eager to find what's been lost to her, though scared to leave her village.

Hester is a smart girl, one step ahead of trouble, and ready for adventure.

Together, they will unite the realm.

Series: Wilder Than Midnight

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Swifter than Starlight

A new, wonderfully magical and inclusive tale set within the whimsical world of Wilder than Midnight. Long ago, on a winter's eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned... The Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It's the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide....

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Wilder than Midnight

A thrillingly evocative and daring tale of wild adventure, secret sisterhood, and the power of myths and storytelling Silverthorne is a place of secrets and stories. A forest full of twisting paths and tangled thorns. A castle with locked towers and murmurs of tragedy. A village trapped between terrors known and whispered. And something is stirring in the leaves ....

By Cerrie Burnell

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241457184

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 July 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 198g

Pages: 304

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Cerrie Burnell Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Wilder Than Midnight Young Adult

About the Author

Cerrie Burnell is an author, actor and ambassador. During her time on CBeebies she broke down barriers, challenged stereotypes and overcame discrimination to become one of the most visible disabled presenters on children's television. She is also the author of thirteen children's books including her award-winning non-fiction title, I Am Not A Label.

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