The Ship of Shadows

Nov 16, 2024 8:41 PM

Author:Maria Kuzniar

The Ship of Shadows

The sweeping, sparkling first book in a brand new series that will delight fans of The Wild Way Home and Frostheart.

"A sumptuous delight of a book" - Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home

"A feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure." - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song

"This swashbuckling tale has it all . . . I loved it." - Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club

READERS LOVE THE SHIP OF SHADOWS:

"With a strong protagonist and a likeable crew of characters, I couldn't stay away from the story for long, and now I CRAVE a follow-up." Gavin Hetherington, waterstones.com

"Just order it . . . it's wonderful." Akshaykumar, amazon.in

"Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and I can't wait for the next instalment!" Rhiannon, waterstones.com

"What a fantastic spellbinding book . . . A truly fascinating tale and we cannot wait for the second book to be released!" Eva Sneep, amazon.co.uk

"The real treasure in this gem of a book lies in the crew . . . I can't wait to join the crew again for the next instalment of this thrilling tale." Stephanie, amazon.co.uk

"This book sparkles! Complete gorgeous escapism." Nicola Penfold, amazon.co.uk

Aleja is a dreamer who longs for a life of magic and adventure. So when a mysterious ship arrives in her Spanish harbour city, crewed by a band of ruthless women, Aleja knows it's sailed right out of a legend.

And it wants her.

But life aboard the Ship of Shadows is more than even she bargained for. It will take all of Aleja's strength and skill to gain the trust of her fellow pirates - and discover what they are risking everything to find . . .

Reviews

A feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure.

—— Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song

This swashbuckling tale has it all - storms in jars, magic kraken bells, lost cities and a truly unique pirate ship. I loved it.

—— Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club

You'll feel like you've travelled the world with Maria Kuzniar's immersive writing and engaging characters. . . Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and I can't wait for the next instalment!

—— Rhiannon, Waterstones bookseller

Vibrant, fast-paced and full of exciting ideas. Looking forward to the next adventure.

—— Jo B, Bookseller

An excellent adventure that is sure to steal the hearts of many young readers. The cover is just as lovely as the story inside.

—— Nicole B, Netgalley reviewer

This incredible adventure has everything! A crew of fierce female pirates, treasure to be found, magic and a journey to a lost city. Myths, legends, hopes, dreams, family and friendship and finally feeling as though you belong. I want to belong to the family on The Ship of Shadows.

—— Erin H, Librarian

I loved every moment of it and already can't wait for the next in the series.

—— John M, Netgalley reviewer

I loved getting to know the characters in the book as they travel land and sea on their adventures. It is brilliantly written by Maria Kuzniar. This is a book for everyone who has dreams and is determined to follow them.

—— Donna R, Netgalley reviewer

Being a princess is absolutely fine if that’s what you choose. It’s having those choices taken away from you that make for big problems. Cinderella in Solnit’s book is given that choice. She’s allowed to say what her dreams are, and then she goes out and attains them. And they’re not huge ridiculous dreams but small, happy, manageable ones. Ultimately, that’s the gift Ms. Solnit is giving kids with this book.

—— School Library Journal

Rebecca Solnit's reimagining of the Cinderella story is full of joyful transformations

—— Eithne Farry , Sunday Express

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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