Island of whispers / Frances Hardinge ; illustrated by Emily Gravett.

Author/creator Hardinge, Frances author.
Other author Gravett, Emily, illustrator.
Format Book
PublicationNew York, NY : Amulet Books, an imprint of ABRAMS, 2024.
Copyright Date©2023
Description107 pages : illustrations (some color) ; 26 cm
Subjects

Contents Blue shoes -- Gray mare -- Soot-black scrawl -- Pale gate -- Silver sands -- Indigo end, white eternity -- Green grass.
Abstract "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?"-- Front cover flap.
General note"First published in the United Kingdom in 2023 by Two Hoots, and imprint of Pan Macmillan."--Title page verso.
Interest age level Ages 10-14. Amulet Books.
Interest grade level Grades 3-7
Awards noteHorn Book Fanfare List, 2025
Awards noteUSBBY: Outstanding International Book List, 2025
Awards noteSchool Library Journal Best Books, 2024
Issued in other formOnline version: Hardinge, Frances. Island of whispers New York : Amulet Books, 2024 9798887073118
Genre/formGhost stories.
Genre/formParanormal fiction.
Genre/formFantasy fiction.
Genre/formNovels.
Genre/formParanormal fiction.
Genre/formFantasy fiction.
Genre/formNovels.
LCCN 2023059357
ISBN9781419774331 (hardcover)
ISBN1419774336 (hardcover)
ISBN9781419774348 (paperback)
ISBN1419774344 (paperback)
ISBNelectronic book

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner TRC Fiction F H21982I ✔ Available Place Hold