Pearl in the Ice

Constable, Cathryn

£6.99

Twelve-year-old Marina is supposed to be going to boarding school to learn how to be a lady – but instead, she stows away on her father’s ship. Soon she’s embarked on a dangerous voyage where a great secret lies in wait …

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Publish Date: 07/11/2019

Description

 

An exciting and beautiful new novel from the bestselling author of The Wolf Princess.

‘A thrilling and atmospheric adventure, laced with magic’ THE BOOKSELLER

‘Lively storytelling blends fairy tale and a romanticised history’ SUNDAY TIMES

Twelve-year-old Marina feels an irresistible pull to the sea despite the strict wishes of her father,
a naval commander, who’s kept her away from water all her life.

When she’s sent to boarding school, Marina instead stows away on her father’s ship. Unbeknown to her, it’s the eve of war and she’s embarked on a stormy voyage through icy seas to where a great secret lies in wait ?

  • A thrilling novel from the bestselling author of The Wolf Princess
  • Magical realism at its best for ages 10+
  • Combines historical setting with contemporary pace and a classic feel

Additional information

Weight 250 g
Dimensions 198 × 134 × 22 mm
Author

Publisher

Imprint

Cover

Paperback

Pages

298

Language

English

Edition

|Paperback original

Dewey

823.92 (edition:23)

Readership

Ages 5-12 / Code: B