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The Ship of Cloud and Stars

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In The Ship of Cloud and Stars by Amy Raphael, young Nico sets sail on an extraordinary journey aboard a ship with her father and a crew filled with intriguing characters. Alongside the exploration of new lands, Nico encounters adventures that challenge and inspire her, leading to personal growth and unexpected friendships. This captivating tale blends adventure and fantasy in a way that encourages readers to explore their imaginations and dream big.
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The Ship of Cloud and Stars

From the acclaimed author of The Forest of Moon and Sword comes a high-seas adventure for readers 9+. Join Nico on her quest to change the world...

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From the acclaimed author of The Forest of Moon and Sword comes a high-seas adventure for readers 9+. Join Nico on her quest to change the world...

Nico Cloud desperately wants to be an explorer, but her parents think adventures aren't for girls. Fate intervenes when Nico chases a kitten on board a ship . . . and then the ship sails out to sea!

NICO IS AN ACCIDENTAL STOWAWAY.

Lucky for her, the ship belongs to a famous scientist who is on a quest for new discoveries. But clouds are brewing overhead and cunning pirates are determined to wreck the crew's mission. Can Nico steer the ship to victory and prove her parents wrong?

AN EPIC ADVENTURE STORY ABOUT THE POWER OF SCIENCE AND LEGENDS.

"A brilliant adventure, full of excitement and joy" - Anthony McGowan

"I thoroughly enjoyed this historical seafaring adventure" - AM Howell

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781510108417

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 January 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orion Children's Books

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by George Ermos
  • Illustrated by George Ermos

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

About the Author

Amy Raphael (Author)

Amy has been writing about popular culture and sport for three decades. As a journalist, Amy has freelanced for all the UK broadsheets as well as magazines such as Elle and Rolling Stone, interviewing over a thousand icons along the way. She has written half a dozen non-fiction books, including Danny Boyle: Creating Wonder and A Seat at the Table: Women on the Frontline of Music. This is her first children's book. She lives in Hove with her daughter and her cat.

George Ermos (Illustrator)

George is an illustrator, maker and avid reader from England. He works digitally and loves illustrating all things curious and mysterious. He is always trying to incorporate new artiness from the various world cultures he reads about and explores.

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