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A stunning adventure from the Branford Boase Award-shortlisted author of  The Map of Leaves.

Anna lives on remote Windrose Island, caring for its birds.

When her stepfather Caleb is arrested for smuggling, she must prove his innocence. The truth may lie on board the Albatross, a missing whaler.

Anna and her friend Mina travel the high seas to find the lost ship before ruthless Society Man, Bartholomew Rime…

But without a map, only migrating birds and the song of whales can show the way.

 

  • A stunning new novel from the author of The Map of Leaves, shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2023
  • A masterfully-written, classic literary adventure with themes of female empowerment
  • For fans of The Girl of Ink & Stars and The Lost Whale

 

PRAISE FOR THE MAP OF LEAVES:

‘A thrilling, beautiful, important book’ NATASHA FARRANT

‘A very special story’ JULIA GREEN

‘[A] breathless marvel’ FLEUR HITCHCOCK

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1919. Henry moves to the countryside with her family, scarred by her brother's untimely death. Her only friends are characters from her favourite books - until, one day, she wanders into the woods and meets Moth, a striking witch-like woman. Together they form a bond that could help Henry save her family and overcome her grief.]]>  

The critically-acclaimed first novel from historical fiction star Lucy Strange – a perfect gift for readers aged 9 and up.  

CHOSEN AS ONE OF AMAZON.COM’S BEST MIDDLE-GRADE BOOKS OF 2017

CHOSEN IN THE TELEGRAPH’S TOP 10 BOOKS OF 2016

‘Perfect in so many ways.’ EMMA CARROLL

‘Tender, funny, devastating and just about word perfect.’ NATASHA FARRANT, winner of the Costa Book Award

‘Outstanding’ THE BOOKSELLER

1919. Mama is ill. Father has taken a job abroad. Nanny Jane is too busy to pay any attention to Henrietta and the things she sees – or thinks she sees – in the shadows of their new home, Hope House.

All alone, with only stories for company, Henry discovers that Hope House is full of strange secrets: a forgotten attic, ghostly figures, mysterious firelight that flickers in the trees beyond the garden.

One night she ventures into the darkness of Nightingale Wood. What she finds there will change her whole world …

  • A beautifully told debut with a classic feel, incorporating themes of family, loss and childhood loneliness.  
  • Ideal for fans of Emma Carroll and Hilary McKay.
  • A perfect gift for readers aged 9 and up.  
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