The Island at the Edge of Night

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Author: Lucy StrangeInterest age: from c 9 years | Fantasy & magical realism (Childrens / Teenage) | Family & home stories (Childrens / Teenage) | School stories (Childrens / Teena ge) | Literature, books & writers (Children’s/Teenage) | People & places (Childrens / Teenage) | Mysteries, the supernatural, monsters & mythological beings (Children’s/Teenage) | Personal & social issues (Childrens / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: family issues (Childrens / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: self-awareness & self-esteem (Childrens / Teenage) | Personal & social issues: sexuality & relationships (Childrens / Teenage)Published on 11th April 2024 by Chicken House Ltd in the United Kingdom.Paperback / softback | 304 pages 200mm x 130mm x 30mm | 222g A twisty-turny shadowy mystery from highly-acclaimedand Waterstones Prize-shortlisted author Lucy Strange. Abandoned at a boarding school on a bleak and remote Scottishisland, Faye discovers that she and the other pupils have been sentthere for doing something wicked. But what is it that Faye hasdone?She might be bold enough to explore the prison-like island buthas 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, Sistersof the Lost Marsh, The Ghost of Gosswater andthe Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Our Castle by the SeaA masterful blend of thrilling Gothic mystery, a touchof magical realism and stunning writing, all wrapped up in a twisty-turnyplotPerfect for fans of Frances Hardinge and Emma Carroll PRAISE FOR THE ISLAND AT THE EDGE OF NIGHT:‘A gripping tale, as gritty and gothic as it is otherworldlyand luminous. Nobody does it like Strange.’ NICHOLASBOWLING‘Dazzling, endearing, unputdownable, green-magical.A gorgeous book.’ HILARY MCKAY‘Absolutely superb! Unputdownable. From its grippingdrama to its breathtaking beauty, I loved every word.’ELOISE WILLIAMS Show more