The Language of Ghosts
The Penderwicks meets Howl’s Moving Castle in this thrilling middle grade fantasy adventure about a trio of royal siblings who unlock a long-forgotten magical language in their bid to reclaim their stolen throne — from Ember and the Ice Dragons author Heather Fawcett. Perfect for fans of Kelly Barnhill and Robert Beatty.
Forced into exile on an enchanted, moving island, ex-princess Noa Marchena has two missions: reclaim her family’s stolen throne and ensure that the dark powers her older brother, Julian, possesses don’t go to his head in the process. But between babysitting her annoying little sister, Mite, and keeping an eye on the cake-loving sea monster that guards the moving island, Noa has her hands full.
When the siblings learn that their enemies are searching for a weapon capable of defeating Julian — whose legendary spell weaving is feared throughout the kingdom — once and for all, they vow to get to it first. To everyone’s surprise, the key to victory turns out to be a long-lost magical language — and only Noa can speak it.
But what if by helping her brother, Noa ends up losing him?
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Heather Fawcett
Heather Fawcett’s stories are like stepping into a world where magic lurks just beneath the surface of the everyday, waiting to be discovered by those brave enough to seek it. Whether she’s weaving tales of daring adventure in the cold reaches of the world or exploring the tangled emotions of those who dare to dream big, Fawcett has a knack for creating enchanting worlds where wonder and danger walk hand in hand.
Born with an insatiable curiosity and a deep love of stories, Heather’s journey to becoming a writer was anything but conventional. Her career began in the world of archaeology, where she unearthed the secrets of the past, and later took her to aerospace technical writing. But it wasn’t long before she found herself drawn to the stage, working as a backstage assistant at a Shakespearean festival, where the magic of storytelling truly took root.
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