Fly by Night - Brossura

Hardinge, Frances

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0060876301 ISBN 13: 9780060876302

Casa editrice: Harpercollins Childrens Books, 2008

Riassunto

Knowing her ability to read could get her in trouble if discovered, twelve-year-old orphan, Mosca, and her pet goose suddenly find themselves in a whirlwind drama after being taken away to a strange world by a smooth-talking con man, yet when the situation changes and things get dangerous, her secret skill may be the one thing that can save her. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. Reprint.

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Recensione:

“Intricate plotting, well-developed and fascinating characters, delicious humor, and exquisite worldcraft envelop readers fully into this richly imagined world.” (Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review))

“Incredibly well written.” (Seattle Times)

“A wonderful and wondrous novel. Frances Hardinge has joined the company of writers whose books I will always seek out and read.” Garth Nix“A rollicking read to be savored.” (Bookseller (London))

“A rich and intensive tale. One to keep an eye on.” (Publishing News)

L'autore:

Frances Hardinge is the celebrated author of Fly By night, Well Witched, and The Lost Conspiracy. She spent her childhood in Kent, England, in a huge, isolated old house in a small, strange village, and from an early age she wrote stories filled with magic and vivid characters. Ms. Hardinge studied at Oxford University, where she was a founding member of a writers' workshop. This is her fourth novel.

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• Editore: Harpercollins Childrens Books
• Data di pubblicazione: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0060876301
• ISBN 13: 9780060876302
• Rilegatura: Paperback
• Numero di pagine: 487