Tourmaline and The Island of Elsewhere

Ruth Lauren

£7.99

The first book in a fun, feminist fantasy adventure series, with a protagonist that flies off the page and into readers’ imaginations.

Paperback

Children's Books > Confident Readers

ISBN: 9781788955911

Description

 

When Tourmaline’s mother goes missing on a search for precious artefacts, Tourmaline sets off to find her with her best friend George, her new friend (former foe) Mai and her limitless determination.

On their adventure, they encounter a band of female pirates, a maze of talking trees and a series of challenges that test the children and their friendship.

But will it be enough to reunite Tourmaline with her mother?

Perfect for fans of Katherine Rundell, Vashti Hardy and Abi Elphinstone.

An explosion of imagination – characters, world-building and story are all on point’ – Irish Examiner

I absolutely loved it, and couldn’t put it down – it’s extraordinary, and I hope readers will be delighted with it! This unforgettable adventure will bring you to places beyond your wildest imagination…all aboard!’ – Sinead O’Hart, author of The Time Tider

An exciting, magical adventure, written with wit and warmth and a wonderfully bold and bolshy heroine. It feels like an instant classic’ – Sophie Cameron, author of Our Sister, Again

A delightful romp of a tale as we follow the intrepid Tourmaline and her brilliant sidekicks on the adventure of a lifetime to find her mum. Sharply drawn, beautifully observed and with plenty of action and humour to make the reader gasp and shriek in equal measure’ – Lou Abercrombie, author of Coming Up for Air

A brilliantly written and spirited adventure filled with magic, mystery, peril, humour and some stunning twists and turns that completely captivated me. Can’t wait for next adventure with the indomitable Tourmaline – LOVED it’ – Kevin Cobane, educator

There is something unexpected around every corner keeping them, and us, the reader, on our toes in this thrilling adventure story. The writing is brilliantly accomplished and you will soon lose yourself in the story’ – Armadillo Magazine

 


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Weight 0.4 kg
Dimensions 20 × 13 × 5 cm