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Home / Children's Books / Children's Fiction 9–12 / The island at the edge of night

The island at the edge of night

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Abandoned at a remote island school, Faye discovers she hasbeen sent there for a wicked crime. Can she tackle the sinistermysteries of the island and discover the secrets within herself?

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SKU: 9781913322380 Category: Children's Fiction 9–12 Tags: Classic Fiction (Children's / Teenage), Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), General fiction (Children's / Teenage), Gift books, Mysteries: the supernatural, monsters & mythological beings, People & Places (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Children's / Teenage), Personal & social issues: truancy & school problems (Children's / Teenage), School stories (Children's / Teenage) Publisher/imprint : Chicken House
Page count : 304
Published on 11th April, 2024
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A twisty-turny shadowy mystery from highly-acclaimed and Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Lucy Strange. 

Abandoned at a boarding school on a bleak and remote Scottish island, Faye discovers that she and the other pupils have been sent there for doing something wicked. But what is it that Faye has done?

She might be bold enough to explore the prison-like island but has she the courage to face a secret deep within herself?

A stunning new tale from the Queen of Gothic, Lucy Strange – author of The Secret of Nightingale Wood, Sisters of the Lost Marsh, The Ghost of Gosswater and the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Our Castle by the Sea

  • A masterful blend of thrilling Gothic mystery, a touch of magical realism and stunning writing, all wrapped up in a twisty-turny plot
  • Perfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll

PRAISE FOR LUCY STRANGE: 

‘Storytelling at its very best’ KIRAN MILLWOOD HARGRAVE, SUNDAY TIMES BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF THE GIRL OF INK & STARS

‘This is storytelling so secure and shining you can almost feel the glow’ HILARY MCKAY, COSTA BOOK AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE SKYLARK’S WAR

‘Lucy Strange is a wonderful, accomplished writer whose books stay with you long after you have finished reading’ NATASHA FARRANT, COSTA BOOK AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR OF VOYAGE OF THE SPARROWHAWK

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Dimensions 19.8 × 12.9 cm
Author

Strange, Lucy

Publisher

Chicken House

Imprint

Chicken House

Cover

Paperback

Pages

304

Language

English

Edition

Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Ages 5-12 / Code: B

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