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Ingo

By Helen Dunmore
Series: The Ingo Chronicles
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Ingo by Helen Dunmore is a captivating children's novel that delves into the mythical underwater world inhabited by creatures known as the Ingo. The story follows a young girl's journey as she explores the mysterious realm beneath the sea, balancing her fascination with the challenges of the real world. Themes of family, friendship, and self-discovery are woven throughout her adventures, creating a thrilling and enchanting narrative.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy enchanting tales of underwater worlds filled with mystery and adventure. You might find its blend of fantasy and family dynamics captivating, particularly if you are intrigued by the lore of mermaids and the sea. Perfect for young readers who love stories that weave together magic and the bonds of family.

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Ingo

Stunning reissue, in beautiful new cover-look, of this magical and award-winning novel – the first of the spellbinding Ingo Chronicles…

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Stunning reissue, in beautiful new cover design, of this magical and award-winning novel – the first of the spellbinding Ingo Chronicles.

Once there was a man who fell in love with a mermaid. He swam down into the sea to be with her, and was never seen again.

Sapphire’s father told her that story when she was little. When he is lost at sea, she can’t help but think of that old myth; she’s convinced he’s still alive.

Then, the following summer, Sapphy meets Faro, an enigmatic and intriguing Mer boy. Diving down into Ingo, she discovers a world she never knew existed, where she must let go of all her Air thoughts and embrace the sea.

But not only is Sapphy intoxicated by the Mer world, she longs to see her father once more. And she’s sure she can hear him singing across the water:

“I wish I was away in Ingo
Far across the briny sea…”

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Ingo by Helen Dunmore is praised for its beautifully drawn characters and the haunting, dangerous beauty of its underwater world. Reviewers highlight the book's stunning marine imagery and vivid descriptions that make the underwater adventures captivating and immersive. This modern twist on the classic story of the little mermaid is noted for its lyrical and evocative storytelling, creating a believable and enchanting parallel world.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007464104

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 July 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: Primary and secondary education, Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 300g

Pages: 336

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Helen Dunmore Series: The Ingo Chronicles Young Adult

About the Author

Helen Dunmore is an award-winning novelist and poet as well as a children's writer. She has published eight collections of poetry, and has written nine novels and two collections of short stories. She has won the Orange Prize for Fiction with her novel A Spell of Winter, and her novel The Siege was shortlisted for the Orange Prize and the Whitbread Prize for Fiction and was serialised on BBC Radio 4. Her latest novel, Counting the Stars, is published in February 2008.

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