Full of heart, drama and beauty, this sweeping fantasy inspired by ancient folklore will draw you into a secret world within Britains waterways.
'This book is a gift of rare imagination and luminous writing. A classic in the making KATYA BALEN
I loved this book so much. It feels like a contemporary classic ALICE WINN
Bishops writing transforms Britain into a magical network of rivers, channels and lochs that will fill you with wonder ANN SEI LIN
Kelda has always protected her little sister Isla from danger on the rivers, and from the suspicions of their community. For Isla cannot breathe underwater and so her very existence is forbidden by silvermens Lore.
Now the rivers of England are growing sick: monstrous creatures are awakening and a fierce torrent of blame falls upon Keldas family. When betrayal comes, the sisters escape on a desperate journey upstream. Joining forces with a mysterious boy, Kelda discovers the darkest depths of her kinds secret history. But to save both her sister and the very life of Britains waterways, Kelda will have to make a sacrifice one that will change her life forever.
Cover art by Thy Bui
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
'This book is a gift of rare imagination and luminous writing. A classic in the making KATYA BALEN
I loved this book so much. It feels like a contemporary classic ALICE WINN
Bishops writing transforms Britain into a magical network of rivers, channels and lochs that will fill you with wonder ANN SEI LIN
Kelda has always protected her little sister Isla from danger on the rivers, and from the suspicions of their community. For Isla cannot breathe underwater and so her very existence is forbidden by silvermens Lore.
Now the rivers of England are growing sick: monstrous creatures are awakening and a fierce torrent of blame falls upon Keldas family. When betrayal comes, the sisters escape on a desperate journey upstream. Joining forces with a mysterious boy, Kelda discovers the darkest depths of her kinds secret history. But to save both her sister and the very life of Britains waterways, Kelda will have to make a sacrifice one that will change her life forever.
Cover art by Thy Bui
Genre: Young Adult Fantasy
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