Island of Whispers (eBook)

Frances Hardinge (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
Pan Macmillan (Verlag)
978-1-5290-9079-6 (ISBN)

Infos

**This ebook has been optimised for tablets and smart devices to best display the stunning illustrations. This means changing the size and format of the text is not possible. For the best experience, please download a sample to your device before purchase.**"e;This elegiac story, part way between picture book and novella, is perfect for autumn"e;Children's Book of the Week - The Sunday TimesThe award-winning, bestselling Frances Hardinge and Emily Gravett unite for the first time to conjure up a thrilling gothic fairy tale of ghosts and magic, highly illustrated throughout in luscious blue.On the island of Merlank, the Dead must not be allowed to linger. The very sight of their ghosts can kill you. When young Milo is thrust into the role of Ferryman following his father's sudden death, he is the one who must carry away the Dead.Pursued by a vengeful lord and two malignant magicians, Milo must navigate strange and perilous seas where untold threats whisper in the mist. Does he have the courage and imagination to complete his urgent mission?From the Costa Book Award-winning Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree and Unraveller, with spectacular illustrations from double Kate Greenaway Medal winner Emily Gravett, this riveting coming-of-age tale will sweep you away on an unforgettable journey.Island of Whispers is a beautifully written story for anyone who loves mysterious fantasy worlds and graphic novels. Perfect for fans of Neil Gaiman and Kiran Millwood Hargrave.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 21.9.2023
• Illustrationen: Emily Gravett
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Kinder- / Jugendbuch ► Sachbücher ► Religion / Philosophie / Psychologie
• ISBN-10: 1-5290-9079-2 / 1529090792
• ISBN-13: 978-1-5290-9079-6 / 9781529090796