{"product_id":"island-of-whispers-hardcover","title":"Island of Whispers - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrances Hardinge\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmily Gravett\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePart 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\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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 . . . \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrances Hardinge\u003c\/b\u003e is the winner of the Costa Book of the Year for \u003ci\u003eThe Lie Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, one of just two young adult novels to win the major UK literary prize. Known for her beautiful use of language, Hardinge has written many critically acclaimed novels, including \u003ci\u003eUnraveller\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeeplight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Skinful of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCuckoo Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGullstruck Island\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFly by Night\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVerdigris Deep\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFly Trap\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in England. Visit her at franceshardinge.com. \u003cb\u003eEmily Gravett\u003c\/b\u003e is the winner of two CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Emily first sprang into the limelight with the groundbreaking \u003ci\u003eWolves\u003c\/i\u003e, which has been followed by such modern classics as \u003ci\u003eMeerkat Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLittle Mouse's Big Book of Fears\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMonkey and Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAgain!\u003c\/i\u003e, the Bear and Hare series, \u003ci\u003eTidy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOld Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCyril and Pat\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMeerkat Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e. Emily lives in Brighton, England, with her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 120\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.63 x 10.12 x 7.95 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 27, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51751804109088,"sku":"9781419774331","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/4ddf078acd443f9984f7ac8b2ce6237d.webp?v=1779980540","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/island-of-whispers-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}