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And the Ocean Was Our Sky

By Patrick Ness
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And the Ocean Was Our Sky by Patrick Ness is a captivating tale set in a world turned upside down, where whales hunt humans. The story follows the protagonist, Bathsheba, a young whale in a pod led by the formidable Captain Alexandra. As they venture into the depths of the ocean to confront a feared enemy, the narrative explores themes of conflict, destiny, and myth, offering a fresh perspective on the classic tale of Moby Dick.
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If you are enchanted by reimaginings of classic tales and enjoy intricate illustrations, Patrick Ness’ latest offering might captivate you. Its unique perspective transforms a beloved story and invites you into an imaginative underwater world that will surely intrigue readers of all ages.

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And the Ocean Was Our Sky

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"Mind-bendingly brilliant and fearlessly strange." – Frances Hardinge
"A haunting, lyrical fable." – The Bookseller
"Awe-inspiring." – The Times, Children's Book of the Week

From the multi-award-winning author of A Monster Calls comes a haunting tale of power and obsession that turns the story of Moby Dick upside down.

The whales of Bathsheba's pod live for the hunt. Led by the formidable Captain Alexandra, they fight a never-ending war against men. Then the whales attack a man ship, and instead of easy prey, they find the trail of a myth, a monster, perhaps the devil himself...

With their relentless Captain leading the chase, they embark on the final hunt, one that will forever change the worlds of whales and men.

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And the Ocean Was Our Sky is a haunting and lyrical reimagining of Moby Dick from the whales' perspective, exploring themes of war, power, and obsession. The book is noted for its exquisite art by Rovina Cai, which beautifully complements the narrative’s haunting and thought-provoking nature. Reviewers highlight the work's depth and unique perspective on the futility of war, while the illustrations add to its eerie and beautiful allure, offering a distinct reading experience for teens.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781406385861

Publisher: Walker Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 September 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Walker Books Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Rovina Cai

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 270g

Pages: 160

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational General Fiction Literary Fiction Patrick Ness Young Adult

About the Author

Patrick Ness is the award-winning and bestselling author of the Chaos Walking trilogy, A Monster Calls, More Than This, The Rest of Us Just Live Here and Release. John Green has described him as "an insanely beautiful writer". He has won every major prize in children's fiction, including the Carnegie Medal twice. He has written the screenplay for the film of A Monster Calls and the BBC Doctor Who spin-off, Class.

Rovina Cai creates illustrations that evoke a sense of intrigue and she is often inspired by the past. From myths and fairy-tales to gothic novels, she loves stories that bring a little bit of magic and wonder to the present day.

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