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The Girl From Everywhere

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The Girl From Everywhere by Heidi Heilig is a captivating tale about Nix, a young girl who time-travels aboard her father's ship, navigating between realms and eras. The story explores themes of adventure, family ties, and the consequences of altering history, as Nix grapples with the risk her father's pursuits pose to her very existence. Set against the backdrop of mystical and historical settings, the novel combines fantasy with coming-of-age elements.
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This captivating tale might appeal to you if you enjoy young adult novels with a blend of time travel, adventure, and a dash of romance. Set against the vibrant backdrops of historical and mythical worlds, it follows a young protagonist navigating both her personal dilemmas and thrilling journeys on a time-travelling ship. Perfect for those who love stories about family ties, self-discovery, and the magic of different eras colliding.

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It was the kind of August day that hinted at monsoons, and the year was 1774, though not for very much longer

It was the kind of August day that hinted at monsoons, and the year was 1774, though not for very much longer

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Sixteen-year-old Nix Song is a time-traveller. She, her father, and their crew of time refugees travel the world aboard The Temptation, a glorious pirate ship stuffed with treasures both typical and mythical.

Old maps allow Nix and her father to navigate not just to distant lands, but distant times—although a map will only take you somewhere once. However, Nix's father is only interested in one time and one place: Honolulu, 1868. This is a time before Nix was born and when her mother was alive, something that puts Nix's existence rather dangerously in question.

Nix has grown used to her father's obsession, but only because she's convinced it can't work. But then, a map falls into her father's lap that changes everything. When Nix refuses to help, her father threatens to maroon Kashmir, her only friend (and perhaps, only love), in a time where Nix will never be able to find him.

If Nix has learned one thing, it's that losing the person you love is a torment that no one can withstand. Nix must work out what she wants, who she is, and where she really belongs before time runs out on her forever.

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  • The Girl From Everywhere
    Sixteen-year-old Nix Song is a time-traveller. She, her father, and their crew of time refugees travel the world aboard The Temptation, a glorious pirate ship stuffed with treasures both typical and mythical. Old maps allow Nix and her father to navigate not just to distant lands, but distant times—although a map will only take you somewhere once. However, Nix's father...
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  • The Ship Beyond Time
    Now that her father has stopped chasing the past, Nix finally has the chance to figure out her future. When she comes across a fanciful French map detailing the fabled city of Ker-Ys, in the South Pacific, she is curious. Could she Navigate to its mythical location? The city is a utopia, and there, Nix finally meets her mother. But...
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Heidi Heilig's The Girl From Everywhere has been praised for its skillful blend of science fiction and mythology, delivering vivid sensory details and emotional depth within a thrilling time-travel adventure. The book is recommended for fans of Rick Riordan and Amie Kaufman, highlighting its imaginative, magical twist and engaging characters. Reviews note its captivating mix of love, magic, and heartbreak, distinguishing it as a standout time-travel story with a unique inclusion of mythical and legendary places.

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ISBN: 9781471406652

Publisher: Hot Key Books

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 March 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hot Key Books

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 25.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 201.0mm

Weight: 298g

Pages: 368

About the Author

Heidi grew up in Hawaii where she rode horses and raised peacocks, and then she moved to New York City and grew up even more, as one tends to do. Her favorite thing, outside of writing, is travel, and she has haggled for rugs in Morocco, hiked the trails of the Ko'olau Valley, and huddled in a tent in Africa while lions roared in the dark.

She holds an MFA from New York University in Musical Theatre Writing, of all things, and she's written books and lyrics for shows including The Time Travelers Convention, Under Construction, and The Hole. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband, her son, and their pet snake, whose wings will likely grow in any day now. Follow Heidi at www.heidiheilig.com or on Twitter: @heidiheilig

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  • The Ship Beyond Time
    Now that her father has stopped chasing the past, Nix finally has the chance to figure out her future. When she comes across a fanciful French map detailing the fabled city of Ker-Ys, in the South Pacific, she is curious. Could she Navigate to its mythical location? The city is a utopia, and there, Nix finally meets her mother. But...
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