The Thief of Farrowfell
Published on 4. May 2023
Book
Paperback/Softback
320 pages
978-0-571-37117-4 (ISBN)
Description
Readers love the world of Farrowfell:
'Very exciting. I love the edible magic.'
'I absolutely adored it.'
'Highly recommended.'
'A very entertaining, well plotted and fast paced story.'
'The idea of edible magic was original and inspired.'
'Hugely imaginative.'
Welcome to a fantasy world where edible magic is the hottest commodity, traded between those who can pay or - in the case of Jude Ripon, the youngest thief in Farrowfell - those who can steal it!
An epic debut series from a FAB Prize winner and British Book Award shortlistee. The Beast of Farrowfell is coming in May 2024!
Twelve-year-old Jude Ripon has never been taken seriously by her family of magic-stealing masterminds. To them, she's just the youngest, only good for keeping watch while they carry out daring heists.
Desperate to prove her worth, Jude decides to steal valuable magic from the fanciest house in town . . .
But Jude's stolen prize was protected by a curse which threatens to wreak havoc on the family business.
While attempting to untangle the mess she's made (and wondering why anyone would want to curse an honest thief trying to earn a living), Jude discovers just how far her family will go to stay at the top of the criminal world.
Suddenly, her quest to become a true Ripon isn't straightforward any more . . .
'Very exciting. I love the edible magic.'
'I absolutely adored it.'
'Highly recommended.'
'A very entertaining, well plotted and fast paced story.'
'The idea of edible magic was original and inspired.'
'Hugely imaginative.'
Welcome to a fantasy world where edible magic is the hottest commodity, traded between those who can pay or - in the case of Jude Ripon, the youngest thief in Farrowfell - those who can steal it!
An epic debut series from a FAB Prize winner and British Book Award shortlistee. The Beast of Farrowfell is coming in May 2024!
Twelve-year-old Jude Ripon has never been taken seriously by her family of magic-stealing masterminds. To them, she's just the youngest, only good for keeping watch while they carry out daring heists.
Desperate to prove her worth, Jude decides to steal valuable magic from the fanciest house in town . . .
But Jude's stolen prize was protected by a curse which threatens to wreak havoc on the family business.
While attempting to untangle the mess she's made (and wondering why anyone would want to curse an honest thief trying to earn a living), Jude discovers just how far her family will go to stay at the top of the criminal world.
Suddenly, her quest to become a true Ripon isn't straightforward any more . . .
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Series
Edition
Main
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 9 to 12 years
Illustrations
black & white
Dimensions
Height: 196 mm
Width: 126 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
262 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-571-37117-4 (9780571371174)
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Ravena Guron is a British Indian biochemist turned lawyer turned MG author, a superb new voice in the genre. The Thief of Farrowfell is the first in the series, and was shortlisted for Penguin's WriteNow scheme, as well as being highly commended in the FAB Prize. Ravena also writes YA, including the acclaimed This Book Kills, which has won regional awards and is shortlisted for the British Book Awards. Ravena is a Londoner through and through: born, raised and educated in London, she lives there still.
Alessia Trunfio was born in southern Italy in but grew up in Rome, where she still lives. Alessia has worked as background artist for some of the most important animation studios in Italy. Fundamentally passionate about cinema, anime, literature, indie music, and fried food, Alessia is an eclectic, energetic, and inexhaustible illustrator.
Alessia Trunfio was born in southern Italy in but grew up in Rome, where she still lives. Alessia has worked as background artist for some of the most important animation studios in Italy. Fundamentally passionate about cinema, anime, literature, indie music, and fried food, Alessia is an eclectic, energetic, and inexhaustible illustrator.