The Girl of Ink & Stars

Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0553535315
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
A beautifully written story of friendship, discovery, myths, and magic that the London Times called "reminiscent of fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman." Legends say that the island of Joya was once a place where songbirds sang in every tree and the islanders were free to come and go as they pleased. That was before the harsh-ruling Governor arrived, and ravens drove out the native birds. Now there are no songbirds, and the people are forbidden to travel beyond the forest that separates them from the rest of the island. But for Isabella, the legends of her island home have always seemed like more than just stories. And when a series of mysterious events shakes the community, it’s Isabella—daughter to the island’s only mapmaker—who will lead a party of explorers into the forest in search of answers. As the group ventures deeper and deeper into the island, dark secrets begin to surface, and the legends Isabella has listened to all these years show signs of coming to life. Debut novelist Kiran Millwood Hargrave draws on the cultural folklore of the Canary Islands in this richly told story of a girl’s quest to map her own place in a world that legends alone have shaped. Advance Praise: "[R]eminiscent of fantasy greats such as Philip Pullman and Neil Gaiman." --The London Times

The Island at the End of Everything

Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Chicken House
ISBN: 1911077473
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 193

Book Description
Ami lives on Culion, an island for people who have leprosy. Her mother is infected. She loves her home - but then islanders untouched by sickness are forced to leave. Ami's desperate to return before her mother's death. She finds a strange and fragile hope in a colony of butterflies. Can they lead her home before it's too late?

The Way Past Winter

Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Chronicle Books
ISBN: 1452181616
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 293

Book Description
The Way Past Winter is a riveting adventure about magic, an eternal winter, and one girl's unbreakable determination to reunite her family. Mila, her sisters, and her brother, Oskar, live in a small forest cabin, surviving in a world gripped by frost and snow. When a mysterious man shows up on her doorstep, Mila and her family grant him shelter for the night. But in the morning, the man is gone—and he's taken Oskar with them. • Written by award-winning and internationally recognized author Kiran Millwood Hargrave • Inspired by European folklore • Middle grade novel that explores deeper topics—grief, inner strength, and the unbreakable bonds of family Determined to save their brother, Mila and her sisters set out on a mission to rescue him. But challenges await them at every turn: wolves with the speed of demons, tempestuous gold, an untrustworthy mage—and always the relentless, stinging freeze of winter. The Way Past Winter is a classic adventure story in the vein of Phillip Pullman, Anne Ursu, and Kelly Barnhill that evokes the best of the middle grade fantasy genre. • A beautifully written, smartly paced tale of riveting adventure with a focus on family • Perfect for children ages 10 and up who love fantasy and magic • You'll love this book if you love books like Greenglass House by Kate Milford, Nevermoor: The Trials of Morrigan Crow by Jessica Townsend, and The Girl Who Drank the Moon by Kelly Barnhill.

A Secret of Birds & Bone

Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781913322960
Category : Children's stories
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
In Renaissance Siena, a city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother carves beautiful mementoes for the grieving from the bones of their loved ones. But one day, she doesn't return home. Sofia and her friends follow clues carved in bone until they find the terrible truth ...

Nina is Not OK

Author: Shaparak Khorsandi
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1473528267
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 354

Book Description
Nina does not have a drinking problem. She likes a drink, sure. But what 17-year-old doesn’t? Nina’s mum isn’t so sure. But she’s busy with her new husband and five year old Katie. And Nina’s almost an adult after all. And if Nina sometimes wakes up with little memory of what happened the night before, then her friends are all too happy to fill in the blanks. Nina’s drunken exploits are the stuff of college legend. But then one dark Sunday morning, even her friends can’t help piece together Saturday night. All Nina feels is a deep sense of shame, that something very bad has happened to her... A dark, funny - sometimes shocking - coming of age novel from one of the UK’s leading comedians. NINA IS NOT O.K. will appeal to fans of Caitlin Moran and Lena Dunham.

The Girl of Ink & Stars

Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Yearling
ISBN: 0525581669
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Lydia: The Wild Girl of Pride & Prejudice

Author: Natasha Farrant
Publisher: Chicken House
ISBN: 1910655597
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 267

Book Description
A spirited, witty and fresh reimagining of Jane Austen's 'Pride and Prejudice'! Lydia is the youngest Bennet sister and she's sick of country life - instead of sewing and reading, she longs for adventure. When a red-coated garrison arrives in Merryton, Lydia's life turns upside down. As she falls for dashing Wickham, she's swept into a whirlwind social circle and deposited in a seaside town, Brighton. Sea-bathing, promenades and scandal await - and a pair of intriguing twins. Can Lydia find out what she really wants - and can she get it?

The Cartographer's Daughter

Author: Kiran Millwood Hargrave
Publisher: Knopf Books for Young Readers
ISBN: 0553535285
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 226

Book Description
When a series of mysterious deaths shakes her island community, thirteen-year-old Isabella, daughter to the island's only mapmaker, leads a party of explorers into the forest, where legends Isabella has grown up with show signs of coming to life.

Children’s Writers’ & Artists’ Yearbook 2022

Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472982843
Category : Reference
Languages : en
Pages : 804

Book Description
Foreword by M. G. Leonard: 'It's rare to find a book that's as useful as it is inspiring ... essential reading.' The indispensable guide to writing for children and young adults, this Yearbook provides inspirational articles from successful writers and illustrators, as well as details on who to contact across the media. It provides practical advice on all stages of the writing process from getting started, writing for different markets and genres, through to submission to literary agents and publishers as well as on the financial and legal aspects of being a writer. Widely recognised as the essential support for authors and illustrators working across all forms: fiction, non-fiction, poetry, screen and theatre, it is equally relevant to those wishing to self-publish as well as those seeking a traditional publisher-agent deal. New articles for 2022: Christopher Edge Plotting and pace in your middle-grade adventure L. D. Lapinski World-building in your fantasy fiction Anna Wilson Finding your voice and point of view Rachel Bladon The learning curve: writing for the children's educational market Jenny Bowman How to hire a freelance editor Sophie Clarke The life and works of a literary scout Rachel Rooney Writing poetry for children

Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook 2025

Author: Bloomsbury Publishing
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1399411810
Category : Language Arts & Disciplines
Languages : en
Pages : 773

Book Description
Foreword by Alice Oseman, creator of the million-copy bestselling Heartstopper books. 'This is not a book, it is a sky filled with possibility, so let its wisdom lift you and soar!' Joseph Coelho, Children's Laureate Celebrating its 21st edition, this indispensable Children's Writers' & Artists' Yearbook provides everything you need to know to get your work noticed. With thousands of up-to-date contacts and inspiring articles from dozens of successful writers, illustrators and industry insiders, it is the ultimate resource on writing and publishing for children of all ages. Packed with insights and practical tips, it provides expert advice on: - submitting to agents and publishers - writing non-fiction and fiction across genres and formats - poetry, plays, broadcast media and illustration - self-publishing - copyright, finances and contracts - marketing, prizes and festivals - and much, much more ... New content in this edition include articles on Your Author Brand by Tom Palmer, Getting Published by Hannah Gold, Writing with empathy by Camilla Chester, What an indie bookshop can offer authors by Carrie & Tim Morris. 'Between the covers of this book is everything you need to know to get published.' Julia Donaldson