The Wickerlight

Name: The Wickerlight
Brand: Allen & Unwin
SKU: 9781408884911
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By Mary Watson

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Summary

In The Wickerlight by Mary Watson, the story intertwines myth, folklore, and the supernatural in a small Irish town. When Zara's sister is found dead, her search for answers plunges her into a world filled with ancient rituals and hidden secrets. As she navigates this dark tapestry, Zara discovers a deeper connection to the local legends and her sister's mysterious demise.
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Format: Paperback / softback

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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy young adult novels that blend mystery with folklore, delivering a storyline woven with magic and intrigue. It's perfect for readers who crave a captivating tale set in a richly atmospheric world, where secrets and the supernatural lurk just beneath the surface. If you are drawn to stories that explore themes of identity and belonging against a backdrop of ancient traditions, this might just be the read for you.

The Wickerlight

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An eerie, magical thriller from the author of The Wren Hunt, perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emily Bain Murphy’s The Disappearances.

Zara’s family moved to Kilshamble for a new beginning. But everything changed the night her sister was found dead on the village green.

Two months later, Laila’s death is a riddle that nobody wants solved. Where were her injuries? Why was she so obsessed with local folklore? And what does all this have to do with David, the boy who lives at the big house?

As Zara delves deeper into her sister’s secret life, she becomes entangled in an ancient magical feud. All too unwittingly she is treading the same dangerous path that led Laila to the village green …

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

The Wickerlight is lauded for its captivating blend of magic and reality, creating an immersive and enchanting experience from start to finish. Reviewers praise its ability to weave fantasy elements seamlessly into a contemporary setting, leaving readers entranced by the magical possibilities it suggests. It's recommended for those seeking a spellbinding read that resonates with echoes of myth and mystery.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781408884911

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 May 2019

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury YA

Audience: Teenage

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 28.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 352g

Pages: 432

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Children's Fiction Children’s, Teenage and Educational Fiction Mary Watson Young Adult

About the Author

Mary Watson is from Cape Town and now lives on the West Coast of Ireland with her husband and three children. Highlights of her adult writing career include being awarded the Caine Prize for African Writing in Oxford in 2006, and being included on the Hay Festival’s 2014 Africa39 list of influential writers from sub-Saharan Africa. The Wickerlight is her second book for young adults, following The Wren Hunt.

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