Quick Look
- Thirteen-year-old Blair Zielinski plunges into a magical world of fey creatures and troubling secrets when she makes a deal with one of the fey folk
- A gripping upper middle-grade fantasy novel that weaves a magical adventure with themes of environmentalism and the balance between humans and nature
- Inspired by Celtic mythology and folklore and set on a remote Scottish island
- From Alex Mullarky, the captivating voice behind The Sky Beneath the Stone
Forced to move to a remote island, Blair is miserable. When an otherworldly woman offers an irresistible deal, Blair discovers that her new home is a darkly magical place, and a fey bargain cannot be broken. From the author of The Sky Beneath the Stone.
Description
A wild and fantastical middle-grade adventure that is steeped in Celtic folklore -- perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson and Neil Gaiman.
"An island all alone at the edge of the silver sea. In a place like this, anything could happen…"
Forced to move to the remote island of Roscoe, Blair Zielinski is determined to get back to her old life. Then one of the island's darkly magical fey folk offers her an irresistible deal.
As she unravels the island's secrets and makes new friends, both human and otherworldly, Blair discovers that a promise to the fey cannot be broken. Can Blair save the wild isle that she's come to call home?
Reviews
'I absolutely adored this glorious book! The perfect follow up to The Sky Beneath the Stone -- with a clever twist on Scottish folklore, a nuanced exploration of environmental concerns and, at its heart, a relatable story about finding home. If you like faery bargains, fantastic creatures and wild magic, you will love this book!'
-- Skye McKenna, author of Hedgewitch
'Sparkling with myth, magic and the wonder of wild places, this enchanting tale will make readers look at the world with glittering eyes.'
-- Sophie Anderson, Carnegie-shortlisted author of The House with Chicken Legs
Praise for the Sky Beneath the Stone:
'Beautiful, bright and brilliant -- a perfect blend of magic, adventure and heart.'
-- Sophie Anderson, Carnegie-shortlisted author of The House with Chicken Legs
'A beautifully written adventure.'
-- Ross MacKenzie, author of the Nowhere Emporium trilogy
Author
Alex Mullarky is a writer, veterinary nurse and the author of The Sky Beneath the Stone. They transport injured seals as a Marine Mammal Medic and scan the sea for whales and dolphins with Shorewatch. Their work with wildlife inspires their stories about nature and magic.
Alex lives on the edge of Edinburgh with their family and loves to explore Scotland's wild coasts and islands in their free time. They can often be found wild swimming, playing roller derby, or running along the beach with their dog Finn.
