Perfect for readers young and oldBeautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-authorKiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed firstnovel is a modern classic.WINNER of the Waterstones Children's Book PrizeWINNER of the British Book Awards Children's Bookof the YearShortlisted for the BranfordBoase AwardShortlisted for the Jhalak PrizeForbidden to leave her island, Isabella dreams of the farawaylands 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 demonis stirring from its sleep.Soon, following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabelladiscovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. A gorgeous gift, illustrated in colour by Olia Muza,and featuring a bonus chapter.A beautifully written, multi award-winning story of friendship,discovery, myths and magic for any age – perfectfor fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell.From the author of Julia and the Shark, Leilaand the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen forthe Richard & Judy Book Club.Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallelworld imbued with magical realism. 'Absolutely loved it from start to finish' TOMFLETCHER'I read it, I loved it' MALORIE BLACKMAN'Kiran Millwood Hargrave creates a spellbinding world of magic,myth and adventure' EMMA CARROLL'One of those timeless stories that feels like a real myth' SAMANTHASHANNON'FANTASTIC!'CARRIE HOPE FLETCHER'Absolutely stunning' CATHERINE DOYLE'So beautiful and magical' PIERS TORDAY
