Frances Hardinge
1) The lie tree
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Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
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Description
On an island off the south coast of Victorian England, Faith investigates the mysterious death of her father, who was involved in a scandal. She discovers a tree that bears fruit only when she whispers a lie to it-- and the fruit, in turn, delivers a hidden truth. Does the tree hold the key to her father's murder? Or will it lead the murderer to Faith herself?
3) Deeplight
Author
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"The gods are dead. Decades ago, they turned on one another and tore each other apart. When 15-year-old Hark finds the still-beating heart of a terrifying deity, he risks everything to keep it out of the hands of smugglers, military scientists, and a secret fanatical cult so that he can use it to save the life of his best friend, Jelt. But with the heart, Jelt gradually and eerily transforms. How long should Hark stay loyal to his friend when he's...
4) Unraveller
Author
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"Fifteen-year-old Kellen's unique ability to unravel curses unfortunately does not protect him from becoming cursed, and unless he and his best friend and ally Nettle can remove his hex, Kellen is in danger of unraveling everything--and everyone--around him."--
6) Cuckoo song
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Language
English
Description
"In post-World War I England, eleven-year-old Triss nearly drowns in a millpond known as "The Grimmer" and emerges with memory gaps, aware that something's terribly wrong, and to try to set things right, she must meet a twisted architect who has designs on her family." --
7) Fly by night
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English
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A twelve-year-old orphan, Mosca Mye, and her homicidal goose, Saracen, travel to the city of Mandelion on the heels of smooth-talking con-man Eponymous Clent, driven by her love of language to find a better life.
9) Fly trap
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Series
Language
English
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Adventurous orphan Mosca Mye, her savage goose, Saracen, and their sometimes-loyal companion, Eponymous Clent, become embroiled in the intrigues of Toll, a town that changes entirely as day turns to night.
10) Well witched
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Language
English
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Description
Three friends fall prey to the demands of the Well Witch when they trespass in her wishing well and steal some coins.
Author
Publisher
ABRAMS, Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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Description
From the award-winning author, "a breathtaking journey of revenge and redemption that pits a stubborn, devoted girl against an unknown evil" (Kirkus Reviews, starred review).
On Gullstruck Island, legend has it that the mountain ranges and volcanoes are in charge. Anger them, and you'll pay the price. Keep them happy, and you'll enjoy their protection. These stories of the land's command come in handy for quiet, near-invisible Hathin...
On Gullstruck Island, legend has it that the mountain ranges and volcanoes are in charge. Anger them, and you'll pay the price. Keep them happy, and you'll enjoy their protection. These stories of the land's command come in handy for quiet, near-invisible Hathin...
Author
Publisher
ABRAMS, Inc
Pub. Date
2018
Language
English
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Description
Author of The Lie Tree: "Hardinge's world is rich enough to fuel two or three fantasy novels . . . humorous and heartbreaking and a sheer pleasure to read." —Publishers Weekly (starred review)
Having successfully wreaked revolution upon the City of Mandelion, Mosca and Clent find themselves escaping catastrophe by the skin of their teeth and seeking refuge in Toll. In this strange, aptly named gateway town, visitors may...
Having successfully wreaked revolution upon the City of Mandelion, Mosca and Clent find themselves escaping catastrophe by the skin of their teeth and seeking refuge in Toll. In this strange, aptly named gateway town, visitors may...
Author
Language
Deutsch
Description
Josh, Ryan und Chelle sind ein unzertrennliches Trio. Jeder von ihnen hat seine Probleme, und gemeinsam unternehmen sie immer etwas Besonderes. Als sie einmal Münzen aus einem Wunschbrunnen klauen, weil ihnen das Busgeld für die Rückfahrt fehlt, fängt eine unheimliche Geschichte an, deren Fäden sie selbst überhaupt nicht mehr in der Hand haben. Sie bemerken seltsame Veränderungen an sich selbst und tauchen in fremde Leben ein.
In einer feinen...
Author
Publisher
Rebellion Publishing Ltd
Pub. Date
2019
Language
English
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Description
These are the stories of people who live at night: under neon and starlight, and never the light of the sun.
These are the stories of poets and police, tourists and traders; the hidden and the forbidden; the lonely and the lovers.
This is their time.
The Outcast Hours gathers over two dozen brand-new stories from award-winning writers across genres and continents, including bold new fiction from Marina Warner, Frances Hardinge, China
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