The magical bestseller: perfect for readers of all ages 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
