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Title details for Island of Whispers by Frances Hardinge - Available

Island of Whispers

by Frances Hardinge
Emily Gravett
Audiobook
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Part gothic thriller and part coming-of-age story, a new illustrated middle-grade fantasy from award-winning
author Frances Hardinge and acclaimed illustrator Emily Gravett about a strange island filled with ghosts and
long-buried secrets On the misty island of Merlack, the lingering dead can cause unspeakable harm if they're
not safely carried to the island of the Broken Tower, where they can move on. Milo's father always told him
that he wasn't suited for dealing with the dead and could never become the Ferryman of the Dead—but one
day, he's unexpectedly thrust into the role. And his father is his first passenger . . . Soon after, the teenage
daughter of the Lord of Merlock passes. But the Lord of Merlock isn't prepared to give her up, and he follows
Milo's boat in pursuit, in a boat filled with armed men and two sinister magicians at his command. It's a race
to the island as Milo must face swarms of sinister moths, strange headless birds, and chillingly shrouded
figures to carry his ghostly passengers across the secret seas. Filled with suspense and Hardinge's signature
sparkling prose, this new story—accompanied throughout by striking illustrations by award-winning illustrator
Emily Gravett—will keep you on the edge of your seat in this remarkable and ultimately heartwarming story of
grief, family, kindness, and being true to yourself.

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Languages

  • English