The Prince of Nowhere, Rochelle Hassan
The Prince of Nowhere, Rochelle Hassan
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The Prince of Nowhere

Author: Rochelle Hassan

Narrator: Patricia Santomasso

Unabridged: 6 hr 55 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 05/03/2022


Synopsis

This sweeping middle grade fantasy debut by Rochelle Hassan follows Roda and Ignis, who embark on an adventure filled with magic and mystery—perfect for fans of Howl’s Moving Castle by Diana Wynne Jones. Roda isn’t afraid of the monsters that roam the wilds of the Aerlands. She’s safe in her small town, which is surrounded by a wall of freezing, enchanted mist that keeps the beasts away. So when Roda rescues an injured crow on the instruction of her secret pen pal, Anonymous—whose letters arrive without warning and correctly predict the future—she’s surprised to learn she’s brought one of the so-called monsters home. Because her crow is really a shape-shifting boy named Ignis.Ignis doesn’t remember where he was going before he crashed. But Anonymous brought him and Roda together for a reason—and the only way to find out what Anonymous wants is to follow the trail of baffling clues in Roda’s letters. Their perilous journey leads them into the mist and beyond, to a mysterious place called Nowhere. But Ignis has secrets, and the farther they get, the more Roda doubts she can trust him.As a nefarious force closes in, they’ll have to put aside their differences and work together. For they might be each other’s only defense against an enemy who threatens their past, present, and future.A JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD GOLD STANDARD SELECTION!

About Rochelle Hassan

Rochelle Hassan grew up reading about dragons, quests, and unlikely heroes; now she writes about them, too. The Prince of Nowhere was her first novel. She lives in New York. You can find her online at rochellehassan.com.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Celia

Bold statement time: this has to be one of the best middle-grade books I have ever read. This is a hill I will gladly sit on forever. Big thanks to NetGalley and Harperkids for the arc. The vibes I got from this book were: Return to Oz, Mirrormask, and just about every Miyazaki film ever made. These......more

Goodreads review by maddie

Thank you so much to HarperCollins Canada and Netgalley for the eARC! I haven’t read middle-grade fantasy in quite a bit, but this was such a lovely surprise! It was such a quick and easy read, and I adored it! The worldbuilding was incredibly detailed and intricate, and I loved learning about Nowher......more

Goodreads review by Maya

This middle grade fantasy is such a fun, whimsical adventure story! It follows 12yo Roda as she tries to unravel the strange notes left to her by Anonymous. They lead her to saving a crow who turns out to be a shape-shifter, and into the icy mists that surround her home town. Roda escapes monsters a......more

Goodreads review by Karina

Wonderfully imaginative! The scope of this world will blow your mind - it's like if Christopher Nolan wrote a middle grade book. Turny, twisty, and unexpected. I'm ready for this to be an HBO series so I can sort out every clue I missed while reading. 10/10!!!!!!!......more