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Nim's Island
Nim's Island
Nov 17, 2024 6:32 AM

Author:Wendy Orr,Kerry Millard

Nim's Island

Nim lives on a beautiful island in the middle of the wide blue sea with her father, Jack, an iguana called Fred, a sea lion called Selkie and a turtle called Chica. But when Jack disappears and disaster threatens her home, Nim must be braver than she's ever been before. And she needs help from her friends . . .

Delicious adventure-fantasy for readers aged 8+.

Illustrated by Kerry Millard.

Reviews

A fantasy tale as welcome as a breath of fresh, tropical air

—— Publishers Weekly

One of her greatest achievements is to make the frightening monotony of the two years he suffers so full of suspense.

—— Kate Kellaway , Observer

An excellent novel . . . superb

—— Amanda Craig , The Times

Extremely powerful, and the descriptions of torture are genuinely harrowing.

—— The Guardian

Timely, gritty fiction.

—— Times Review

Could it happen? It has happened. That's why teenagers should read this book.

—— Irish Times

Rising star: Anna Perera. Her novel highlights the teenagers sent to the camp as it tugs readers into its vivid nightmare journey.

—— The Independent

Written in a first-person voice of disarming honesty, the book rings true through all of its many layers

—— Guardian

A good read for 11-year-olds who want to know their counterparts a century ago were truly human

—— TES

A most enjoyable book, full of life, warmth and humour

—— The School Librarian
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