The Edge of the Silver Sea (Paperback)

Alex Mullarky

ISBN 10: 1782509178 / ISBN 13: 9781782509172

Published by Floris Books, Edinburgh, 2024

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Paperback. "A hundred miles from the mainland, half in the sea, half out of it.The rules are different here."All 13-year-old Blair Zielinski wants is a way off the remote Scottish island her parents have dragged her to. Roscoe is home to thousands of deer, a couple of hundred people, a complete lack of phone signal, and some unusual violet-eyed creatures. Blair is miserable, until an otherworldly woman with antlers, one of the island's darkly magical fey folk, offers her an irresistible deal: complete three tasks and Blair's wish will be granted. As she unravels the island's secrets, Blair soon discovers that a fey bargain cannot be broken, and her wish has put everyone on Roscoe at risk. Can Blair find a way to save her family, and the place at the edge of the silver sea that she has come to call home?From the author of The Sky Beneath the Stone, this wildly magical upper middle-grade fantasy explores family and friendship, the balance between humans and nature, and the people and places we embrace as our own. The Edge of the Silver Sea deftly weaves Celtic mythology and folklore -- from kelpies and selkies, to will-o'-the-wisps and river spirits -- with themes of environmentalism, in Alex Mullarky's trademark captivating style. 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. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Edge of the Silver Sea (Paperback)
• Publisher: Floris Books, Edinburgh
• Publication Date: 2024
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1782509178
• ISBN 13: 9781782509172
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

"A hundred miles from the mainland, half in the sea, half out of it. The rules are different here..." This wild and fantastical middle-grade adventure is steeped in Celtic folklore and is perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson and Neil Gaiman.

All 13-year-old Blair Zielinski wants is a way off the remote Scottish island her parents have dragged her to. Roscoe is home to thousands of deer, a couple of hundred people, a complete lack of cell signal, and some unusual violet-eyed creatures.

Blair is miserable, until an otherworldly woman with antlers, one of the island's darkly magical fey folk, offers her an irresistible deal: complete three tasks and Blair's wish will be granted.

As she unravels the island's secrets, Blair soon discovers that a fey bargain cannot be broken, and her wish has put everyone on Roscoe at risk. Can Blair find a way to save her family, and the place at the edge of the silver sea that she has come to call home?

This wildly magical upper middle-grade fantasy explores family and friendship, the balance between humans and nature, and the people and places we embrace as our own. The Edge of the Silver Sea deftly weaves Celtic mythology and folklore with themes of environmentalism. This is the captivating US debut from Alex Mullarky: a bold new voice in children's fiction.

About the Author

Alex Mullarky is a writer and veterinary nurse whose work with wildlife inspires their stories about nature and magic. They can often be found wild swimming, playing roller derby, or running along the beach with their dog Finn. Alex lives with their family near Edinburgh, Scotland.