Island of Whispers, Frances Hardinge
Island of Whispers, Frances Hardinge
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Island of Whispers

Author: Frances Hardinge

Narrator: Justin Avoth

Unabridged: 1 hr 33 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 08/27/2024


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

About Frances Hardinge

Frances Hardinge is the winner of the 2015 Costa Book of the Year for The Lie Tree, 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 Cuckoo Song, Gullstruck Island, Fly by Night, Verdigris Deep, Fly Trap, and Skinful of Shadows. She lives in England.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Kai on October 07, 2023

Frances can’t do any wrong, this was breathtaking......more

Goodreads review by Megan on April 02, 2024

3.5 stars. reading vlog: [URL not allowed] a wonderful middle grade about empathy, kindness and understanding each other. just for me enjoyment wise it felt a bit too short!......more

Goodreads review by Trish on September 14, 2023

I bought this book purely because of its author since Hardinge has never let me down. In this pretty illustrated work of fiction, the author tells of an island shrouded in mist that keeps the dead from moving on as easily as in other places. Therefore, Merlank (the island) has a Ferryman. Unfortunate......more

Goodreads review by J.J. on April 22, 2024

Un cuento infantil sencillo, moderno y conmovedor. El final me puso bastante emotivo; tanto que no lo esperaba.......more

Goodreads review by Stephen Richard on December 16, 2024

Frances Hardinge is a talented and highly creative author - pulling readers into new worlds and building imagery that leaves you stunned, bewildered and amazed. The Island of Whispers - superbly and movingly illustrated by Emily Gravett - is at first a ‘simple tale ‘ of the journey between life and......more