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If everything was taken from you, what would you do to get it back?Agatha patrols the sea wall with pride, despite those in her clan who question her right to be there, because of the condition she was born with.Jaime is a reluctant Angler, full of self-doubt and afraid of the sea. When disaster strikes, the pair must embark on a terrifying journey to a land where forgotten magic and dark secrets lurk in every shadow...Thrilling and dark, yet rich with humour and compassion, this novel marks the debut of a wonderful new voice in fantasy and a welcome new kind of protagonist – perfect for fans of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Garth Nix and Michelle Paver.NOMINATED FOR THE 2021 CILIP CARNEGIE MEDALLONGLISTED FOR THE 2020 HIGHLAND BOOK PRIZEAs featured on BBC Radio 2 on Jo Whiley's Storytime. "A thrilling, strange and brutally involving debut." Guardian"A story fantasy-loving young readers may not even know they’ve been waiting for." New York Times"An exciting new fantasy series set in an ancient mythical Scotland laced with dark magic." The Times"A wild, thrilling and sometimes dark fantasy adventure." The Week Junior"A gripping, brutal adventure that completely swept me away." Emma Carroll"A thrilling adventure in a beautifully imagined world. I defy you not to want to follow Agatha to the end of the known world." Frank Cottrell-Boyce"A brave new voice in fantasy fiction." Sally Green, author of Half Bad"I could hardly turn the pages fast enough." Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder"Darkly beautiful, original and brimming with hope and compassion." Kesia Lupo, author of We Are Blood And Thunder"A sublimely plotted, windswept adventure." Cerrie Burnell, Children's TV Presenter and author of The Girl with the Shark's Teeth"This book is a triumph." Katya Balen, author of The Space We’re In“One of the freshest, most exciting fantasies I've ever read.” Sarah Ann Juckes, author of Outside“A proper barnstormer ... This book is a charismatic charmer.” SFX"A page-turner of a book, packing a real punch with its high-level suspense." BookTrust"Rich in atmosphere while dripping with grisly violence ... A fresh and exciting debut." Kirkus“The chill barren setting of Scotia provides rich terrain for an unsettling wildness.” The Irish Times
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The extraordinary second book in the epic Shadow Skye trilogy.In a world of shadows, hope can be found...Agatha and Jaime have rescued their clan and returned home to Skye as heroes. But when Agatha uncovers a threat to their people, she unwittingly releases a terrible power that could kill every living thing on the island. Jaime must race to Scotia to hunt an ancient blood magic, which may be their only chance of survival. Meanwhile, Sigrid, a Norvegian girl with an unusual gift, journeys to the court of Ingland where a dangerous alliance is forming - one that will soon turn its vengeful eyes to Skye. Sigrid will have to risk everything if she and the people of Skye are to survive the gathering shadows...Cover illustration by Violet Tobacco. Praise for the Shadow Skye trilogy:“Thrilling, strange and brutally involving.” Guardian“A story fantasy-loving young readers may not even know they’ve been waiting for.” New York Times“A gripping story and a dark one.” Wall Street Journal“An absolute cracker. Electrifying.” Belfast Telegraph“A proper barnstormer.” SFX“A wild, thrilling and sometimes dark fantasy adventure.” The Week Junior“The chill barren setting of Scotia provides rich terrain for an unsettling wildness.” Irish Times“Packs a real punch with its high-level suspense.” BookTrust“Rich in atmosphere while dripping with grisly violence ... A fresh and exciting debut.” Kirkus“A gripping, brutal adventure that completely swept me away.” Emma Carroll, author of The Somerset Tsunami“Agatha is that rare thing in fiction: a truly original hero, one for all of us. What a great book!” Ian Irvine, author of The Three Worlds Cycle"A thrilling adventure in a beautifully imagined world. I defy you not to want to follow Agatha to the end of the known world." Frank Cottrell-Boyce, author of Millions“A brave new voice in fantasy fiction.” Sally Green, author of Half Bad“I could hardly turn the pages fast enough.” Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder“Darkly beautiful, original and brimming with hope and compassion.” Kesia Lupo, author of We Are Blood and Thunder“A sublimely plotted, windswept adventure.” Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl with the Shark’s Teeth“A triumph.” Katy a Balen, author of The Space We’re In“One of the freshest, most exciting fantasies I’ve ever read.” Sarah Ann Juckes, author of Outside“The fandom I’ve been waiting for. Forget Gryffindor, Dauntless, and House Stark... I want to be a Hawk.” Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars
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The epic conclusion to the critically acclaimed Shadow Skye series, a rich fantasy adventure trilogy set in a mythical Scotland.As old enemies unite, only the most powerful will survive...News has reached Skye of a vast army approaching from the south, intent on the annihilation of every Scotian.As Jamie risks his life on an ancient and forbidden blood magic, Sigrid returns to the wilds of Ingland in the hope of an alliance. Meanwhile, Agatha is forced on a journey to the very heart of the enemy.With the army marching ever closer, Jamie, Agatha and Sigrid will need all their courage, cunning and sacrifice to survive the final battle and save the future of Scotia...Praise for the Shadow Skye trilogy:"Thrilling, strange and brutally involving." Guardian"A story fantasy-loving young readers may not even know they've been waiting for." New York Times"A gripping story and a dark one." Wall Street Journal"An exciting new fantasy series set in an ancient mythical Scotland laced with dark magic." The Times"An absolute cracker. Electrifying." Belfast Telegraph"A proper barnstormer." SFX"A wild, thrilling and sometimes dark fantasy adventure." The Week Junior"The chill barren setting of Scotia provides rich terrain for an unsettling wildness." Irish Times"Packs a real punch with its high-level suspense." BookTrust"Rich in atmosphere while dripping with grisly violence ... A fresh and exciting debut." Kirkus"A gripping, brutal adventure that completely swept me away." Emma Carroll, author of The Somerset Tsunami"Agatha is that rare thing in fiction: a truly original hero, one for all of us. What a great book!" Ian Irvine, author of The Three Worlds Cycle"A thrilling adventure in a beautifully imagined world. I defy you not to want to follow Agatha to the end of the known world." Frank Cottrell-Boyce, author of Millions"A brave new voice in fantasy fiction." Sally Green, author of Half Bad"I could hardly turn the pages fast enough." Holly Jackson, author of A Good Girl's Guide to Murder"Darkly beautiful, original and brimming with hope and compassion." Kesia Lupo, author of We Are Blood and Thunder"A sublimely plotted, windswept adventure." Cerrie Burnell, author of The Girl with the Shark's Teeth"A triumph." Katy a Balen, author of The Space We're In"One of the freshest, most exciting fantasies I've ever read." Sarah Ann Juckes, author of Outside"The fandom I've been waiting for. Forget Gryffindor, Dauntless, and House Stark... I want to be a Hawk." Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars
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"Snort-out-loud!" Guardian "A hoot!" BookTrust"A sure-fire winner" Lancashire Evening Post"Fabulously written" School Reading ListAn outrageously funny new children's book from award-winning author Joseph Elliott, star of CBeebies' Swashbuckle and CBBC's Big Fat Like.When Atticus and Autumn's dads leave them with their eccentric great-grandmother Nora for the weekend, they're hoping for a few days scoffing biscuits and playing video games. But when Nora's around, nothing ever goes quite to plan...After a stranger from Nora's past leaves a menacing note pinned to her front door, Atticus and Autumn are swept away on a hair-raising adventure dodging snot-flinging sea monsters, battling thunderous electrosquibs and trying to escape from a very flappy goose!Complete with wild and joyful illustrations from Nici Gregory, this rip-roaring tale is perfect for readers aged 8 and up!
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The side-splittingly funny sequel to Nora and the Map of Mayhem by award-winning author Joseph Elliott, star of CBeebies' Swashbuckle.When Nora is invited to a fancy dress party, she thinks that's the worst of her problems . . . until she discovers her friend Grizzler is missing. After finding his boat completely wrecked, Nora sets off on a wild adventure to try and find him - though she doesn't expect her great-grandkids, Atticus and Autumn, to have stowed away for the ride! Between dodging fingernail-eating skuttlecrags and wrangling ice-breathing jujugars, there's also whispers of a rogue Monster Hunter on the loose with monstrous plans in motion. With only some wool, a corkscrew and half a pack of sweets in their possession, can the trio stop the true villain before it's too late?Complete with wild and joyful illustrations from Nici Gregory, this rip-roaring tale is perfect for readers aged 8 and up!PRAISE FOR NORA AND THE MAP OF MAYHEM:'Exactly the kind of anarchy I love.' - Louie Stowell'Riotously funny, utterly unique' - Jenny Pearson'A whirlwind of hilarity!' - Laura Ellen Anderson