The second book in a magical middle grade adventure series, inspired by The Arabian Nights and perfect for readers of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Michelle Harrison and Sophie McKenzie.The second book in a magical middle grade adventure series, inspired by The Arabian Nights and perfect for readers of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Michelle Harrison and Sophie McKenzie.The Sahar Peninsula lies just beyond the horizon, but it isn't the easiest place to get to. No maps will take you there, nor can it be charted by gazing up at the stars, or down at a compass…Farah and her lizard jinn, Layla, are travelling through a vast desert – returning to their village home after their adventures with Amira and Leo in Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found. Farah is desperate to see her sister again, but then she discovers a hidden city – full of people who have concealed their magic for many years. At first Farah thinks she has found new friends, but everything is not what it seems and dark magic lies just beneath the surface …'Bushby's debut is poignant and atmospheric' Guardian'A gorgeous story of friendship and growing up' Cathy Cassidy'Moving and heartfelt', Anna James, author of Pages and CoAisha Bushby is a writer who combines heartbreaking emotional stories and unforgettable characters with a sprinkling of magic. She was selected as one of only four previously unpublished authors in the Stripes anthology, A Change is Gonna Come, alongside writers such as Patrice Lawrence, Tanya Byrne and Nikesh Shukla. The anthology was awarded a YA Book Prize Special Achievement Award.Her debut novel, A Pocketful of Stars (2019), was nominated for the Carnegie Medal and the Branford Boase and described as ‘poignant and atmospheric’ by the Guardian. Her second novel Moonchild: Voyage of the Lost and Found (2020), is the first in a new series of magical fantasy adventures, inspired by The Arabian Nights. You can follow her on Twitter @aishabushby.• Aisha’s debut novel, A Pocketful of Stars, was longlisted for the 2020 CILIP Carnegie Award and shortlisted for the 2020 Branford Boase Award.• Set in a magical version of the Middle East and inspired by the timeless tales of The Arabian Nights, each Moonchild tale features overlapping narratives and stories.• Full of adventure, brimming with magic and with unforgettable characters.• A Pocketful of Stars has sold 20,000 copies since publication in August 2019.Competition: the;house with chicken legs;girl who speaks bear;nevermoor;pinch of magic;good thieves;girl of ink and stars. sophie anderson;katherine rundell;charlie mackesy;michelle harrison;david walliams;kiran milwood hargrave
Pubblicato da: HarperCollins Publishers