The Girl of Ink and Stars
(15 reviews with an average rating of 4 out of 5)
Publisher: Chicken House
Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella Riosse dreams of the faraway lands her father once mapped. When her closest friend disappears into the island's Forgotten Territories, she volunteers to guide the search.
Following her map, her heart and an ancient myth, Isabella discovers the true end of her journey: to save the island itself. For beneath the dry rivers and smoky mountains, a fiery legend is stirring from its sleep…
The Girl of Ink and Stars is a stunning debut, full of myth, magic and mapmaking. Hargrave has created an utterly original world, complete with political intrigue and fascinating myths and beliefs.
Isabella is a fantastic heroine: brave, loyal and curious. At the heart of the adventure is the wonderful and authentic friendship between her and her missing friend, Lupe.
The Girl of Ink and Stars is completely fresh but has the feel of a classic children's book.
Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017.
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What you thought...
Average rating:
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Avyaya, 31 August 2022
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I really enjoyed this book as it showed friendship, trust and bravery all in one. Lupe is determined to strengthen the friendship between her and Isabella which is really sweet. I definitely recommend reading this book!
Ashley, 12 January 2021
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really good book, shows me the power of friendship and how much bravery can cost you. the only criticism: it's quite a slow paced, hard going book to read for my 9 year old! although overall i would recommend this book for many ages though above 10.
melanie, 21 November 2020
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This book is the best!
Anonymous, 04 November 2020
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Slow paced and not very interesting
Sophie, 30 July 2020
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I love this book! It shows the amazing power of friendship, this book urged me to read all of the authors books for children and they were all just as fantastic!
Isabelle, 09 July 2020
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Lovley book!
Ela, 01 July 2020
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This book is amazing, I absolutely recommend it to anyone interested in fiction stories.
Blanka, 01 July 2020
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A very interesting and adventurous book.
Anonymous, 12 June 2020
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It was boring
Bramley, 12 November 2019
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i love this book
chralie, 22 March 2019
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Such a nice author..
Amber, 12 February 2019
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I thought this was an amazing book! It included some great characters and was a really magical story, I definitely recommend it!
Molly, 02 August 2017
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a magical classical book.
Keya, 05 March 2017
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♡♡ this book! It's a lovely book with just as beautiful page designs! It has such an inspirational mesage near the end of the book. X love it Xx
Samantha, 17 January 2017
This is a fiercely beautiful story written by an incredible author. It was deeply enthralling and magical. I do recommend it for children aged 9 and up.