Fantasy
Island of Whispers
2024·120 pages
A young ferryman must transport ghosts on a haunted island, facing perilous seas and dark secrets.
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A young ferryman must transport ghosts on a haunted island, facing perilous seas and dark secrets.
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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, ...
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Sexual content
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
Violence & gore
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Moderate violence with ghostly threats and perilous situations; some intense scenes.
Profanity
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No profanity or strong language depicted.
Substance use
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No substance use depicted.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No LGBTQ+ characters or themes depicted.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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Central fantasy elements with ghosts and magical threats on a haunted island.
Occult / demonology
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No real-world occult content depicted.
Political content
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No political or ideological messaging present.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide themes depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor themes of grief and loss due to a parent's death.
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