Swifter than Starlight
A Wilder than Midnight Story
Published on 13. July 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
304 pages
978-0-241-45718-4 (ISBN)
Description
From celebrated children's author Cerrie Burnell comes a new, wonderfully inclusive, magical tale set in the whimsical world of Wilder than Midnight.
Long ago, on a winter's eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned. . .
The Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It's the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide.
Until a prince goes missing.
Lilac is a strong girl, happy with her found family, yet searching for her sister.
Clover is a determined girl, eager to find what's been lost to her, though scared to leave her village.
Hester is a smart girl, one step ahead of trouble, and ready for adventure.
Together, they will unite the realm.
Praise for Wilder than Midnight:
'Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
'Pure fairytale magic with so many twists' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird
'[a] book about love and friendship and driving your own destiny in the face of prejudice. But mostly, it's a story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance' - Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
Long ago, on a winter's eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned. . .
The Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It's the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide.
Until a prince goes missing.
Lilac is a strong girl, happy with her found family, yet searching for her sister.
Clover is a determined girl, eager to find what's been lost to her, though scared to leave her village.
Hester is a smart girl, one step ahead of trouble, and ready for adventure.
Together, they will unite the realm.
Praise for Wilder than Midnight:
'Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
'Pure fairytale magic with so many twists' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird
'[a] book about love and friendship and driving your own destiny in the face of prejudice. But mostly, it's a story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance' - Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant
Reviews / Votes
Praise for Wilder than Midnight: 'Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it' * Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Product notice
Paperback (UK-B)
Dimensions
Height: 192 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
246 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-45718-4 (9780241457184)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
E-Book
07/2023
Puffin
€7.99
Available for download
Person
Cerrie Burnell is an author, actor and ambassador. During her time on CBeebies she broke down barriers, challenged stereotypes and overcame discrimination to become one of the most visible disabled presenters on children's television. She is also the author of thirteen children's books including her award-winning non-fiction title, I Am Not A Label.