Kiran Millwood Hargrave Books

A captivating magic holds the potential to transform or annihilate the world in this second installment of the Geomancer trilogy. Kiran Millwood Hargrave weaves an epic fantasy that promises adventure and intrigue, appealing to fans of Philip Pullman and Katherine Rundell. With a storyline rich in suspense and the weight of destiny, this book is poised to become a classic, as noted by Garth Nix, further enhancing the series' allure for young readers and fantasy enthusiasts alike.

A captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter, and the great Greenland shark. With mesmerising black and yellow illustrations and presented as a deluxe hardback with tracing paper inserts, this is a perfect gift for 9+ fans of David Almond and Frances Hardinge.

A captivating, powerful and luminous story from a bestselling, award-winning author about a mother, a daughter and the great Greenland shark. Wrapped up in mesmerising illustrations and presented as a deluxe hardback, this is a perfect gift for the holiday season, for 9+ fans of Philip Pullman, Sally Gardner and Frances Hardinge.The shark was beneath my bed, growing large as the room, large as the lighthouse, rising from unfathomable depths until it ripped the whole island from its roots. The bed was a boat, the shark a tide, and it pulled me so far out to sea I was only a speck, a spot, a mote, a dying star in an unending sky...Julia has followed her mum and dad to live on a remote island for the summer - her dad, for work; her mother, on a determined mission to find the elusive Greenland shark. But when her mother's obsession threatens to submerge them all, Julia finds herself on an adventure with dark depths and a lighthouse full of hope...A beautiful, lyrical, uplifting story about a mother, a daughter, and love - with timely themes of the importance of science and the environment.

Ami lives on Culion, an island for people who have leprosy. Her mother is infected. She loves her home - but then islanders untouched by sickness are forced to leave. Ami's desperate to return before her mother's death. She finds a strange and fragile hope in a colony of butterflies. Can they lead her home before it's too late?

Trial 1: Track a wolfTrial 2: Tame a wolfTrial 3: Train a wolfEira's always wanted to compete in the Wolf Trials. The winners become part of the Ryders, an elite group of warriors who ride gigantic sea wolves.There's only one problem: Eira can't take part, because her mother is the fearsome wolf queen.She won't let that stop her, though. Eira decides to disguise herself and compete... but will she succeed? Will she be recognised? And if she isn't, will she survive the Wolf Trials?

After the men in an Arctic Norwegian town are wiped out, the women must survive a sinister threat in this "perfectly told" 1600s parable of "a world gone mad" (Adriana Trigiani). Finnmark, Norway, 1617. Twenty-year-old Maren Magnusdatter stands on the craggy coast, watching the sea break into a sudden and reckless storm. Forty fishermen, including her brother and father, are drowned and left broken on the rocks below. With the menfolk wiped out, the women of the tiny Arctic town of Vardø must fend for themselves. Three years later, a stranger arrives on their shore. Absalom Cornet comes from Scotland, where he burned witches in the northern isles. He brings with him his young Norwegian wife, Ursa, who is both heady with her husband's authority and terrified by it. In Vardø, and in Maren, Ursa sees something she has never seen before: independent women. But Absalom sees only a place untouched by God, and flooded with a mighty evil. As Maren and Ursa are drawn to one another in ways that surprise them both, the island begins to close in on them, with Absalom's iron rule threatening Vardø's very existence. Inspired by the real events of the Vardø storm and the 1621 witch trials, The Mercies is a story of love, evil, and obsession, set at the edge of civilization. One of the Best Books of the Year USA Today Good Housekeeping

Unlock a magic that could change the world ... or destroy it. From bestselling, award-winning author Kiran Millwood Hargrave comes an epic new fantasy: 'This tale of adventure and magic is as brave as it is exciting' Independent 'Destined to be a classic' Garth Nix 'A stunning adventure' Cressida Cowell 'Pure joy to read' Jasbinder Bilan When her sister vanishes after a mysterious earthquake, Ysolda sets off on a rescue mission. But these are dangerous times, and soon she is forced to strike a deadly bargain with the wolf queen herself. Join Ysolda and her loyal sea hawk as they embark on an epic quest to save her sister and unlock the earth's most powerful magic ... From the author of The Girl of Ink and Stars, Julia and the Shark and The Mercies, the Geomancer trilogy is a new modern classic for readers young and old.

In Renaissance Siena, a city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother carves beautiful mementoes for the grieving from the bones of their loved ones. But one day, she doesn't return home. Sofia and her friends follow clues carved in bone until they find the terrible truth ...

From the bestselling author of THE GIRL OF INK & STARS comes a gorgeous wintry folk tale for young and old alike - an exciting adventure to the frozen north, perfect for fans of Philip Pullman. 'This gorgeous story of bravery, sisterhood, goodbyes and beginnings is a must for everyone.'JESSIE BURTON 'The Way Past Winter is a masterclass in exquisite storytelling.'CATHERINE DOYLE 'Gorgeous, heartfelt and incredibly exciting. Her best yet, and that's saying something.'ROBIN STEVENS Mila and her sisters live with their brother Oskar in a small forest cabin in the snow. One night, a fur-clad stranger arrives seeking shelter for himself and his men. But by the next morning, they've gone - taking Oskar with them. Fearful for his safety, Mila and her sisters set out to bring Oskar back - even it means going north, crossing frozen wild-lands to find a way past an eternal winter.

An artist's intensely personal reckoning that delves deep inside the making of art, and explores the value of facing, and depicting, the darkest of horrors.

The gripping new novel from the &i;>Sunday Times&/i> bestselling author of &i;>The Mercies, The Dance Tree&/i> is a transporting story of lust, family secrets and women under the eye of the Church.

When Isabella's friend disappears, she volunteers to guide the search party. As a mapmaker's daughter, she's equipped with elaborate ink maps and knowledge of the stars, eager to navigate the island's forgotten heart. But beneath the mountains a legendary fire demon awakens, and her journey is fraught with danger ...

Gothic, intoxicating, feminist, darkly provoking and deeply romantic - this is the breathtakingly imagined untold story of the brides of Dracula, by bestselling author Kiran Millwood Hargrave in her much-anticipated YA debut. 'A Chilling and breathlessly paced thriller... Feminism, spirituality, legend and desire are beautifully interwoven in this mesmerising tale of independence and resistance' - The Daily Mail They say the thirst of blood is like a madness - they must sate it. Even with their own kin. On the eve of her divining, the day she'll discover her fate, seventeen-year-old Lil and her twin sister Kizzy are captured and enslaved by the cruel Boyar Valcar, taken far away from their beloved traveller community. Forced to work in the harsh and unwelcoming castle kitchens, Lil is comforted when she meets Mira, a fellow slave who she feels drawn to in a way she doesn't understand. But she also learns about the Dragon, a mysterious and terrifying figure of myth and legend who takes girls as gifts. They may not have had their divining day, but the girls will still discover their fate... 'A feminist origin story of sisterhood, fate and survival certain to bewitch teenage readers and beyond' - Observer

A love story that will last a lifetime Erica and Laure meet on the steps of the Sacré-Coeur in Paris, 1978. Erica is a student, relishing her first summer abroad before beginning university at home in England. Laure is studying for her PhD at the Sorbonne, drinking and smoking far too much, and sleeping with a married woman. The moment the two women meet the spark is undeniable: but their encounter turns into far more than a summer of love. It is the beginning of a relationship that will define their lives and every decision they have yet to make . . . Erica and Laure's love story spans decades, marriage, children, secret trysts, and the agonising changes - both personal and political - that might mean they can be together, after all. But when life brings them within touching distance again, will they be brave enough to seize a future together? Almost Life is a story of longing for the paths not taken, and the almost lives we live.

A deeply moving love letter from an artist to his wife as they struggle with the loss of multiple pregnancies, exploring how powerful bonds transform as lovers become family.

Über Grenzen hinweg Polarfuchs Miso läuft durch eine Welt, die wild, weit und wundersam ist. Leila und ihre Mutter folgen Miso auf dem abenteuerlichen Weg durch das endlose Eis der Arktis. Schon bald begegnen sich Leila und der Polarfuchs – und geraten dadurch beide in höchste Gefahr … Eine berührende Geschichte über die Wildnis und die Grenzen unserer Welt Eine außergewöhnliche Geschichte mit All-Age-Charakter der preisgekrönten Autorin Kiran Millwood Hargrave . Einfühlsam wird das Thema Migration aus der Sicht eines Kindes dargestellt. Verknüpft mit den Themen Tiere , Umwelt , Familie , Natur und Freundschaft wird dieses Abenteuer kindgerecht und warmherzig für Leser*innen ab 11 Jahren erzählt. Die atemberaubenden Illustrationen mit blauer Schmuckfarbe von Tom de Freston machen das Buch zu einem Highlight mit Klassikerpotenzial und zeigen, wie viele Geheimnisse das unendliche Eis und die Tiefe des Ozeans bergen. Ein wahres Kunstwerk! Für Fans von Wunder und Rico , Oskar und die Tieferschatten . Dieser Titel ist bei Antolin gelistet.

Straßburg, im glühend heißen Sommer 1518: Mitten in der Stadt beginnt eine Frau zu tanzen. Tagelang, ohne Unterbrechung. Hunderte folgen ihrem Beispiel und die Obrigkeit ruft verzweifelt den Notstand aus. Außerhalb der Stadtgrenze spürt die schwangere Lisbet noch nichts von dem Aufruhr. Doch als ihre Schwägerin Nethe aus der Verbannung auf den Hof zurückkehrt, beginnt auch unter Lisbets Füßen der Boden zu beben. Was verbirgt Nethe? Welche Sünde hat sie begangen, für die sie sieben Jahre lang Buße tat? Lisbet gerät in ein tückisches Netz aus Täuschung und heimlicher Leidenschaft – und tanzt schon bald selbst zu einer unheilvollen Melodie.

Dopo che gli uomini di una cittadina artica norvegese vengono sterminati, le donne devono affrontare una minaccia sinistra in questa parabola del 1600 su un mondo impazzito. Finnmark, Norvegia, 1617. Maren Magnusdatter, ventenne, osserva la costa frastagliata mentre il mare si infrange in una tempesta improvvisa e temeraria. Quaranta pescatori, tra cui suo fratello e suo padre, annegano e vengono lasciati a pezzi sugli scogli sottostanti. Con gli uomini scomparsi, le donne del piccolo villaggio artico di Vardø devono cavarsela da sole. Tre anni dopo, arriva una figura sinistra. Absalom Cornet proviene dalla Scozia, dove ha bruciato streghe nelle isole settentrionali. Porta con sé sua moglie norvegese, Ursa, che è sia euforica per l'autorità del marito sia terrorizzata da essa. A Vardø, e in Maren, Ursa vede qualcosa che non ha mai visto prima: donne indipendenti. Ma Absalom vede solo un luogo non toccato da Dio, inondato da un potente male. Mentre Maren e Ursa si avvicinano l'una all'altra in modi che sorprendono entrambe, l'isola inizia a stringersi attorno a loro, con il dominio di ferro di Absalom che minaccia l'esistenza stessa di Vardø. Ispirato ai reali eventi della tempesta di Vardø e ai processi per stregoneria del 1621, è una storia di amore, male e ossessione, ambientata ai confini della civiltà.

Analytische annotatie (jeugd): Isa woont met haar vader op het eiland Joya. Ze heeft haar dorp nog nooit verlaten. Maar als haar beste vriendin Lupe verdwijnt, moet Isa het verboden gebied betreden om Lupe te redden. Vanaf ca. 12 jaar.

Napínavý druhý diel dobrodružnej trilógie o mágii prírody, vábení moci a sile lásky od Kiran Millwood Hargrave, oceňovanej autorkyNapínavý druhý diel dobrodružnej trilógie o mágii prírody, vábení moci a sile lásky od Kiran Millwood Hargrave, oceňovanej autorky bestsellerov Leila a modrastá líška a Júlia a ospalý žralok, očarí nielen mladších čitateľov. Ysolda po stretnutí s nebezpečnou vlčou kráľovnou utečie a spolu s princeznou, ktorá sa vzoprela matke, cestuje na chrbte obrovského morského vlka. Na výprave k Drakarskému štítu prekonáva nebezpečné nástrahy divočiny. S vernou orliačicou Narou po boku spoznáva neznáme miesta, stretáva nových ľudí aj starých známych a nebojácne pokračuje v hľadaní legendárnej mágie, ktorá dokáže zmeniť svet...alebo ho zničiť?

Ysolda spolu s rebelskou princeznou po útěku z Praposledního hvozdu putuje drsnou divočinou Drakkenských hor. Na hřbetě ohromného vodního vlka ona a Eira šplhají k Nejvyššímu místu, kde by se měla skrývat prastará dívka. Než se tam však dostanou, čeká je nejedno setkání – ale i rozloučení. Nakonec je to však jen její mořský jestřáb, věrná Nara, s níž Ysolda dosáhne cíle své pouti, jenže odvážná dívka už tuší, že tohle není konec, ale že její cesta za bájnou mocí geomanta ve skutečnosti teprve začíná…

Vzrušujúci záver dobrodružnej trilógie Zemedejka od Kiran Millwood Hargrave, oceňovanej autorky bestsellerov Júlia a ospalý žralok, Leila a modrá líška či Dievča z atramentu a hviezd je na svete. Ysolda získala prístup k mágii zeme a jej moc neustále rastie. So vzdorovitou princeznou po boku sa náhli naprieč celým svetom, aby predbehla obávanú vlčiu kráľovnú. Čaká ich však búrlivá plavba, nástrahy v podobe pirátov aj prírodných živlov a osud celej zeme visí na vlásku... Prečítajte si poslednú knihu o mágii, ktorá jediná môže zachrániť svet... alebo ho zničiť.

Po řadě dobrodružství a předlouhé cestě za tajuplnou Prastarou dívkou Ysolda odhalila magii Země a její moc v ní nadále sílí. Podaří se jí skutečně zjistit, jaké to je létat nebo ovládnout stvoření z hlubin? S rebelskou princeznou Eirou po boku se vydává do poslední fáze závodu s krutou Vlčí královnou, jehož cílem je Brána pekel. Čeká je bouřlivá pouť přes moře, střety s piráty a živly, a navíc je teď v sázce osud celého světa… Od autorky Dívky z inkoustu a hvězd, Julie a žraloka a Leily a modré lišky přichází závěrečný díl Geomantské trilogie pro čtenáře všech věkových kategorií.