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Island of Whispers
- Author
- Frances Hardinge
- Narrator
- Justin Avoth
- Publisher
- Recorded Books, Inc.
- Publish Date
- 27 August 2024
- Run Time
- 1 hour 34 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
On the island of Merlank, the Dead must not be allowed to linger. The very sight of their ghosts can kill you. When young Milo is thrust into the role of Ferryman following his father’s sudden death, he is the one who must carry away the Dead.
Pursued by a vengeful lord and two malignant magicians, Milo must navigate strange and perilous seas where untold threats whisper in the mist. Does he have the courage and imagination to complete his urgent mission?
From the Costa Book Award–winning FRANCES HARDINGE, author of The Lie Treeand Unraveller, this thrilling fairy tale of ghosts and magic will sweep you away on an unforgettable journey.
“With each word carefully and often surprisingly chosen, this gothic fable weaves a frisson-filled spell.”—SUNDAY TIMES
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Details
- Author
- Frances Hardinge
- Narrator
- Justin Avoth
- Duration
- 1 hour 34 minutes
- Release Date
- 27 August 2024
- ISBN
- 9798892745796
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Recorded Books, Inc.
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mysteries and the unexplained
Synopsis
THE ISLAND OF WHISPERS HOLDS MANY SECRETS …On the island of Merlank, the Dead must not be allowed to linger. The very sight of their ghosts can kill you. When young Milo is thrust into the role of Ferryman following his father’s sudden death, he is the one who must carry away the Dead.Pursued by a vengeful lord and two malignant magicians, Milo must navigate strange and perilous seas where untold threats whisper in the mist. Does he have the courage and imagination to complete his urgent mission?From the Costa Book Award–winning FRANCES HARDINGE, author of The Lie Treeand Unraveller, this thrilling fairy tale of ghosts and magic will sweep you away on an unforgettable journey.“With each word carefully and often surprisingly chosen, this gothic fable weaves a frisson-filled spell.”—SUNDAY TIMES
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