Girl of Ink & Stars (illustrated edition) (Hargrave Kiran Millwood)(Pevná vazba)

Perfect for readers young and old Beautiful, thrilling and magical, Sunday Times bestselling-author Kiran Millwood Hargrave's critically-acclaimed first novel is a modern classic. WINNER of the Waterstones Children's Book PrizeWINNER of the British Book Awards Children's Book of the YearShortlisted for the Branford Boase AwardShortlisted for the Jhalak Prize 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 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 – perfect for fans of Philip Pullman, Frances Hardinge or Katherine Rundell. From the author of Julia and the Shark, Leila and the Blue Fox and The Mercies, chosen for the Richard & Judy Book Club. Set in an extensive and stunningly-imagined parallel world imbued with magical realism.   'Absolutely loved it from start to finis
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