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Orphans of the Tide

By Struan Murray
Series: Orphans of the Tide
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In Orphans of the Tide, the last city is besieged by high tides, and its inhabitants live in fear of the Enemy's return. When a boy emerges from a washed-up whale, young inventor Ellie believes he's not a threat, despite the city's suspicions. Together, they embark on a thrilling adventure to uncover hidden truths in a world of secrets and mystery.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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A breathtaking middle grade debut for fans of Brightstorm and His Dark Materials.

When a mysterious boy washes in with the tide, the citizens believe he's the Enemy—the god who drowned the world—come again to cause untold chaos.

Only Ellie, a fearless young inventor living in a workshop crammed with curiosities, believes he's innocent.

But the Enemy can take possession of any human body, and the ruthless Inquisition are determined to destroy it forever.

To save the boy, Ellie must prove who he really is—even if that means revealing her own dangerous secret...

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Orphans of the Tide by Struan Murray has been widely praised for its imaginative storytelling, atmospheric world-building, and gripping plot. Critics appreciate its inventive and original narrative, often comparing it to the works of Frances Hardinge and Phillip Pullman. The book is noted for its exploration of themes such as friendship, courage, and loss, along with its thrilling and unpredictable twists. Many reviewers mention the vivid characters and the dark yet beautiful elements that make this children's fantasy a compelling read.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241384435

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 20 February 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Manuel Sumberac

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 23.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 285g

Pages: 352

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Children's Books Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Penguin Books Series: Orphans of the Tide Struan Murray Young Adult

About the Author

Struan Murray (Author) Struan Murray is Scottish and grew up in Edinburgh, the youngest of a large, rowdy family of redheads. His debut novel, Orphans of the Tide, won the prestigious Branford Boase Award, and was included in the Guardian's 'Best children's books of 2020'. When he's not writing, Struan is a lecturer at the University of Oxford. Manuel Sumberac (Illustrator) Manuel Sumberac was born in 1988 in Pula, Croatia. He obtained a Masters in Animation and New Media from the Academy of Fine Arts in Zagreb. He is a member of Filmmakers Association of Croatia. Manuel works in the fields of animation and illustration to produce animated films, music videos, children's books and book covers. He has received numerous awards for his work.

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