Withering-by-Sea (Stella Montgomery, #1)

Name: Withering-by-Sea (Stella Montgomery, #1)
Brand: HarperCollins New Zealand
SKU: 9780733333026
Price: 19.99 NZD
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By Judith Rossell

Series: Stella Montgomery

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Withering-by-Sea introduces young Stella Montgomery, who lives under the strict watch of her aunts in a forbidding hotel. Unbeknownst to her, a mysterious occurence draws Stella into a world of adventure and dark secrets. As she uncovers hidden truths and navigates a web of intrigue, Stella's courage and curiosity are put to the test in this enchanting children's tale.
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Withering-by-Sea (Stella Montgomery, #1)

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Withering-by-Sea (Stella Montgomery, #1)

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WINNER ABIA BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR YOUNGER READERS

'Fans of Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events will eat up Withering-by-Sea'

-- Shelf Awareness

High on a cliff above the gloomy coastal town of Withering-by-Sea stands the Hotel Majestic. Inside the walls of the damp, dull hotel, eleven-year-old orphan Stella Montgomery leads a miserable life with her three dreadful Aunts.

But one night, Stella sees something she shouldn't have... Something that will set in motion an adventure more terrifying and more wonderful than she could ever have hoped for...

Discover the gorgeously illustrated series that's loved by tens of thousands of readers!

SERIES AWARDS

Withering-by-Sea (Book 1)

Winner -- 2015 Indie Awards, Book of the Year: Children's & YA

Winner -- 2015 Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year: Older Children

Winner -- 2015 Davitt Awards

Honour Book -- 2015 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards

Shortlisted -- 2015 Prime Minister's Literary Awards

Shortlisted -- 2014 Aurealis Awards

Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Design Awards

Wormwood Mire (Book 2)

Winner -- 2017 Davitt Awards

Shortlisted -- 2017 Indie Awards, Book of the Year: Children's & YA

Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Industry Awards, Book of the Year: Older Children

Shortlisted -- 2017 ABA Booksellers' Choice Award

Shortlisted -- 2017 Australian Book Design Awards

Notable Book -- 2017 Children's Book Council of Australia Awards

Series: Stella Montgomery

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Withering-by-Sea by Judith Rossell has been praised for its enchanting and atmospheric storytelling. Reviewers often highlight the book's engaging plot and richly drawn Victorian setting, which captivates young readers. The protagonist, Stella, is appreciated for her courage and resourcefulness, and the illustrations add a magical touch to the overall experience.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780733333026

Publisher: ABC Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 19 August 2019

Country: Australia

Imprint: ABC Books

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 21.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 240g

Pages: 272

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Judith Rossell Series: Stella Montgomery Young Adult

About the Author

Judith Rossell is the multi-award-winning author-illustrator of the bestselling Stella Montgomery trilogy, Withering-by-Sea, Wormwood Mire and Wakestone Hall, and the illustrated middle-grade novel, The Midwatch. Before beginning her career in children's books, she worked as a government scientist and also for a cotton-spinning company. Judith has written sixteen books and illustrated more than eighty. Her work has been published in the US and UK, and translated into twenty languages. She lives in Melbourne, Australia. www.judithrossell.com