Shipwreck Island

Nov 17, 2024 1:29 PM

Author:Struan Murray,Manuel Sumberac

Shipwreck Island

The breathtaking adventure continues in the sequel to the much-loved Orphans of the Tide.

Orphans Ellie and Seth have crossed an endless ocean in search of freedom and peace.

Arriving on the shores of a colourful tropical island ruled by a mysterious queen, it seems they might just have found the perfect new home.

But there is trouble brewing in paradise and soon Ellie and Seth find themselves caught up in a dangerous struggle for power - and forced to confront terrible truths from their past . . .

Praise for Orphans of the Tide:

'Unputdownable' - Times

'Enthralling' - Daily Express

'Sumptuously atmospheric . . . tirelessly inventive' - Daily Telegraph

Reviews

I loved The Ship of Shadows so was waiting eagerly to escape into this beautiful world again. Once again, Maria weaves a tale of puzzle and suspense in this swashbuckling adventure of a merry band of pirate queens. One to enjoy with a bit of cake on the side.

—— Nizrana Farook

Offers oodles of thrilling moments . . . interspersed with an acute understanding of heartfelt storytelling

—— Kirkus, Starred Review

Imaginative . . . Entertaining, comical and breezy, and the settings are conjured in transporting detail

—— The Times

A swashbuckling romp for lovers of history and magic . . . Magical elements, complicated plot twists and colourful characters will appeal to Philip Pullman and Harry Potter fans

—— Kirkus

A cosy magical adventure peppered with charming detail

—— Fiona Noble , The Bookseller

Absolutely wonderful

—— Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse

An engaging ode to the bonds of family and friendship, the power of teamwork, and the magic that we all have inside ourselves

—— Booklist

Action-packed . . . Engaging

—— Publishers Weekly

Delightfully festive . . . Warm, imaginative, and brimming with Christmas magic

—— Carlie Sorosiak

This reimagining of A Christmas Carol is simply spellbinding

—— iNews

This is a beautiful, magical adventure

—— Tricia Adams , Lovereading4kids

A dazzling feat of imagination. Enchanting: I was bewitched

—— Saga Magazine

Catherine Doyle's delightful novel moves deftly from melancholy to "jolly holly", genial all the way

—— Financial Times

An instant Christmas classic

—— The Irish Times

Action-packed, full of imagination...uplifting

—— The Independent

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