Island of Whispers
Frances Hardinge
Illustrated by Emily Gravett
Age 12 +
21 September 2023Imprint: Two Hoots
Synopsis
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"This elegiac story, part way between picture book and novella, is perfect for autumn"
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Details
21 September 2023120 pages
9781529090796Imprint: Two Hoots
Reviews
A fabulously eerie tale that boldly confronts mortality.. the stunning illustrations by Emily Gravett cleverly capture the narrative's haunting mood.. the book is deceptively multi-layeredThe Telegraph
With its silver-sprinkled jacket, this elegiac story, part way between picture book and novella, is perfect for autumn.. with each word carefully and often surprisingly chosen, this gothic fable weaves a frisson-filled spell.The Sunday Times
Heightened by Gravett’s blue-white expanses and stark black bricks and timbers, Hardinge’s spare coming-of-age parable is laced with her trademark wisdom and subtlety.. this is ideal for 11+ readers who enjoy highly illustrated storytelling.The Guardian's 'five best young adult books of 2023'
With “Island of Whispers,” Frances Hardinge delivers.NY Times
