Philip Reeve is an exceptional writer . . . A dark and deep adventure encompassing peril and self-discovery that will carry you away on its tide
The Times Best Children's Books of 2021
Magnificent . . . This is magical storytelling
Jenny McLachlan
Absolutely extraordinary writing, like Charles Dickens writing Ursula K Le Guin . . . I can't think of anyone who does worldbuilding the way Philip Reeve does
Ross Montgomery
An absorbing, brilliant book. A glorious read. I loved my journey to Wildsea
Lisa Thompson
A gutsy and gusty story of powerful old magic
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