The magical bestseller: the perfect Christmas gift for readers of all ages OVER HALF A
MILLION COPIES SOLD Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017 Winner of the
British Book Awards Children's Book of the Year 2017 Shortlisted for the Branford Boase
Award Shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize Beautiful thrilling and magical Sunday Times
bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed first novel is a modern
classic. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOM FLETCHER 'I read it I loved it'
MALORIE BLACKMAN 'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic myth and
adventure' EMMA CARROLL Forbidden to leave her island Isabella dreams of the faraway lands
her cartographer father once mapped. When her friend disappears she volunteers to guide the
search. The world beyond the walls is a monster-filled wasteland – and beneath the dry rivers
and smoking mountains a fire demon is stirring from its sleep. Soon following her map her
heart and an ancient myth Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island
itself. A beautifully written multi award-winning story of friendship discovery myths
and magic for any age – perfect for fans of Philip Pullman Frances Hardinge or Katherine
Rundell From the author of Julia and the Shark and The Mercies chosen for the Richard &
Judy Book Club Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with
magical realism A gorgeous gift with intricate star-chart illustrations throughout - a
present for young and old which will stay with you long after reading 'One of those
timeless stories that feels like a real myth' SAMANTHA SHANNON 'FANTASTIC!' CARRIE HOPE
FLETCHER 'Absolutely stunning' CATHERINE DOYLE 'So beautiful and magical' PIERS TORDAY
