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The Pearl in the Ice

By Cathryn Constable
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Twelve-year-old Marina defies her naval commander father’s strict rules and stows away on his ship, embarking on a perilous voyage through icy seas. As war looms, she discovers a great secret beneath the frozen waters, in a story that weaves magical realism with a historical setting.
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Ideal for children aged 10 and above who enjoy thrilling adventures with a blend of magic and history, combining classic storytelling with contemporary pacing.

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Twelve-year-old Marina is supposed to be going to boarding school to learn how to be a lady–but instead, she stows away on her father’s ship. Soon she’s embarked on a dangerous voyage where a great secret lies in wait…

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An exciting and beautiful new novel from the bestselling author of The Wolf Princess.

'A thrilling and atmospheric adventure, laced with magic' THE BOOKSELLER

'Lively storytelling blends fairy tale and a romanticised history' SUNDAY TIMES

Twelve-year-old Marina feels an irresistible pull to the sea despite the strict wishes of her father, a naval commander, who’s kept her away from water all her life.

When she’s sent to boarding school, Marina instead stows away on her father’s ship. Unbeknown to her, it’s the eve of war and she’s embarked on a stormy voyage through icy seas to where a great secret lies in wait…

A thrilling novel from the bestselling author of The Wolf Princess.

Magical realism at its best for ages 10+

Combines historical setting with contemporary pace and a classic feel

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781912626519

Publisher: Chicken House Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 07 November 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Chicken House Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 320

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Cathryn Constable Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational General Fiction Sailing Sports Young Adult

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