{"product_id":"island-of-whispers-9781419774331","title":"Island of Whispers","description":"\u003cb\u003eA remarkable and ultimately heartwarming story of grief, family, kindness, and being true to yourself. Multiple starred reviews and a rave from the \u003ci\u003eNew York Times Book Review\u003c\/i\u003e, which praised it as \"incredibly hopeful.\"\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Part gothic thriller and part seafaring coming-of-age story, this new illustrated middle grade fantasy from award-winning author Frances Hardinge and acclaimed illustrator Emily Gravett is about a strange island filled with ghosts and long-buried secrets. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e 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? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eBoston Globe \u003c\/i\u003eBest Book of the Year \u003cbr\u003e A \u003ci\u003eHorn Book \u003c\/i\u003eFanfare List selection\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrances Hardinge\u003c\/b\u003e is the winner of the Costa Book of the Year for \u003ci\u003eThe Lie Tree\u003c\/i\u003e, one of just two young adult novels to win the major UK literary prize. Known for her beautiful use of language, Hardinge has written many critically acclaimed novels, including \u003ci\u003eUnraveller\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eDeeplight\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Skinful of Shadows\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCuckoo Song\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGullstruck Island\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFly by Night\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eVerdigris Deep\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eFly Trap\u003c\/i\u003e. She lives in England. Visit her at franceshardinge.com. \u003cb\u003eEmily Gravett\u003c\/b\u003e is the winner of two CILIP Kate Greenaway Medals. Emily first sprang into the limelight with the groundbreaking \u003ci\u003eWolves\u003c\/i\u003e, which has been followed by such modern classics as \u003ci\u003eMeerkat Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLittle Mouse's Big Book of Fears\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eMonkey and Me\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eAgain!\u003c\/i\u003e, the Bear and Hare series, \u003ci\u003eTidy\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOld Hat\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCyril and Pat\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMeerkat Christmas\u003c\/i\u003e. Emily lives in Brighton, England, with her family.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Harry N. Abrams","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50874813219090,"sku":"9781419774331","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9fea8654-bfdd-49f2-ab7c-3ff50070c8f1.jpg?v=1738007393","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/island-of-whispers-9781419774331","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}