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When the Full Moon Fayre makes a rare visit to Hollow-in-the-Marsh, six sisters slip out to see the famous Shadow Man, an enigmatic puppeteer. Afterwards, the oldest sister Grace is missing. Can twelve-year-old Willa save her sister from one fate and yet outrun her own?
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On a poor Kentish farm, six sisters – Grace, Willa, Freya, and triplets Deedee, Darcy, and Dolly – live in fear of their violent father. Their beloved grandmother tries to protect them, but the future seems bleak.
When the Full Moon Fayre makes a rare visit to Hollow-in-the-Marsh, the girls slip out to see the famous Shadow Man, an enigmatic puppeteer. Afterwards, the oldest sister Grace is missing. Can twelve-year-old Willa save her sister from one fate and yet outrun her own?
Sisters of the Lost Marsh is a gripping tale of courage and survival, set against the backdrop of a harsh rural landscape. Follow Willa's journey as she bravely faces the darkness in a bid to uncover the truth and protect her sisters.
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ISBN: 9781913322373
Publisher: Chicken House Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 04 November 2021
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Chicken House Ltd
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 21.0mm
Width: 138.0mm
Height: 199.0mm
Weight: 200g
Pages: 288
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