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This beautifully illustrated, atmospheric book is ideal for children aged 11 and upwards who enjoy mysterious fantasy and ghostly tales. It suits both reluctant teen readers and those with a taste for dark, imaginative stories, as well as fans of authors like Neil Gaiman and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
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See moreA richly atmospheric, compelling gothic fairytale about grief, kindness and fulfilling one’s destiny – a striking first collaboration between two bestselling, multi-award-winning talents.
Take a trip to the misty island of Merlank in this gothic thriller by Frances Hardinge, a coming-of-age tale, interwoven with stunning illustrations by Emily Gravett.
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The award-winning, bestselling Frances Hardinge and Emily Gravett unite for the first time to conjure up a thrilling fairy tale of ghosts and magic, highly illustrated throughout with a luscious blue ink.
On the island of Merlank, the Dead must not be allowed to linger. The very sight of their ghosts can kill you. When young Milo is thrust into the role of Ferryman following his father's sudden death, he is the one who must carry away the Dead.
Pursued by a vengeful lord and two malignant magicians, Milo must navigate strange and perilous seas where untold threats whisper in the mist. Does he have the courage and imagination to complete his urgent mission?
From the Costa Book Award-winning Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree and Unraveller, with spectacular illustrations from double Kate Greenaway Medal winner Emily Gravett, this riveting coming-of-age tale will sweep you away on an unforgettable journey.
Island of Whispers is a beautiful hardback glittering all over with shining silver moths, making the most exquisite gift for anybody who loves mysterious fantasy worlds, and for fans of Neil Gaiman and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.
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Island of Whispers has been acclaimed for its haunting atmosphere and richly layered storytelling. The Telegraph praises its 'fabulously eerie tale' and cleverly haunting illustrations by Emily Gravett. The Sunday Times calls it a 'gothic fable' with carefully chosen words weaving a frisson-filled spell, while The Guardian highlights the book as ideal for readers 11+ who enjoy highly illustrated stories. Recognised among the Times Literary Supplement and other major outlets as a melancholy and dazzling achievement, the book is perfect for fans of macabre fantasy.
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ISBN: 9781529088076
Publisher: Pan Macmillan
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 21 September 2023
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Two Hoots
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Emily Gravett
Audience: Teenage
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 204.0mm
Height: 258.0mm
Weight: 571g
Pages: 120
About the Author
Frances Hardinge spent a large part of her childhood in a huge old house that inspired her to write strange stories from an early age. She read English at Oxford University, then got a job at a software company. However, a few years later a persistent friend finally managed to bully Frances into sending a few chapters of Fly By Night, her first children's novel, to a publisher. Macmillan made her an immediate offer. The book went on to publish to huge critical acclaim and win the Branford Boase First Novel Award. She has since written many highly acclaimed children's novels, including Fly By Night's sequel Twilight Robbery, as well as the Carnegie-shortlisted Cuckoo Song and the Costa Book of the Year winner, The Lie Tree.
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