Island of Whispers

By Frances Hardinge, Emily Gravett (Illustrator)

A boy must ferry dangerous ghosts away from a haunted island, facing perilous seas and dark foes.

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120 pages· 13,186 words· Est. 1.5 hour read

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Bookroo's summary

On Merlank, ghosts are deadly. Young Milo, now the Ferryman after his father's death, must guide the Dead away. Pursued by a vengeful lord and sinister magicians, Milo braves treacherous seas. Can he fulfill his daunting mission amidst whispers of danger and secrets? Discover a tale of courage and mystery.

From the publisher

A remarkable and ultimately heartwarming story of grief, family, kindness, and being true to yourself. Multiple starred reviews and a rave from the New York Times Book Review, which praised it as “incredibly hopeful.” Part gothic thriller and part seafaring coming-of-age story, this new illustrated middle grade fantasy from award-winning author Frances Hardinge and acclaimed illustrator Emily Gravett is about a strange island filled with ghosts and long-buried secrets. On the island of Merlank, the Dead must not be allowed to linger. The very sight of their ghosts can kill you. When young Milo is thrust into the role of Ferryman following his father’s sudden death, he is the one who must carry away the Dead. Pursued by a vengeful lord and two malignant magicians, Milo must navigate strange and perilous seas where untold threats whisper in the mist. Does he have the courage and imagination to complete his urgent mission? A New York Public Library Best Book of the Year A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of the Year A Publishers Weekly Best Book of the Year A School Library Journal Best Book of the Year A Boston Globe Best Book of the Year A Horn Book Fanfare List selection

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