Frances Hardinge

Hi ha un truc per veure els morts.A l'illa de Merlank no es permet que els morts s'hi quedin. El seu espectre et pot matar amb la mirada. Quan el jove Milo assumeix la funció de Barquer arran de la mort sobtada del seu pare, pren la responsabilitat d'endur-se'n els morts.Perseguit per un senyor amb set de venjança i dos bruixots malignes, en Milo ha de solcar unes aigues desconegudes i plenes de perills on infinitat d'amenaces murmuren enmig de la boira. ¿Tindra la imaginacio i el valor per dur a terme la seva imperiosa missio?//// Una novel·la de Francis Hardinge, guanyadora del premi Costa, amb il·lustracions d'Emily Gravett, dues vegades guanyadora de la medalla Kate Greenaway. Un relat ple d'intriga que t'arrossegara.

The city at night is a dangerous place... Mosca Mye and Eponymous Clent are in trouble again. Escaping disaster by the skin of their teeth, they find refuge in Toll, the strange gateway town where visitors may neither enter nor leave without paying a price. By day, the city is well-mannered and orderly; by night, it's the haunt of rogues and villains. Wherever there's a plot, there's sure to be treachery, and wherever there's treachery, there's sure to be trouble and where there's trouble, Clent, Mosca and the web-footed apocalypse Saracen can't be far behind. But as past deeds catch up with them and old enemies appear, it looks as if this time there's no way out...

This book comes from an award-winning author. It is another breathtakingly original modern classic in the making.Verdigris n. a blue-green rust that tarnishes ageing and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely...When Ryan and his friends are caught stranded and penniless late one night, they steal some coins from a well for their bus fare home. Soon after, strange things begin to happen. Peculiar marks tingle on Ryan''s knuckles, light bulbs mysteriously explode and a terrified Chelle starts speaking words that aren''t her own.Then the well witch appears, with her fountains for eyes and gargled demands. From now on, the friends must serve her...and the wishes that lie rotting at the bottom of her well.In the tradition of truly fantastic storytelling, "Verdigris Deep" is darkly witty, utterly unexpected and shiver-down-the-spine sinister.

Shortlisted for Waterstones Book of the Year 2017 A Skinful of Shadows confirms Hardinge s status as one of our finest storytellers It s rare to find a book which is every bit as intelligent and stylish as it is riveting I was enthralled Sarah Perry author of The Essex Serpent Frances Hardinge weaves a dark otherworldly tale in A Skinful of Shadows her first book since the Costa Award winning The Lie Tree When a creature dies its spirit can go looking for somewhere to hide Some people have space inside them perfect for hiding Makepeace a courageous girl with a mysterious past defends herself nightly from the ghosts which try to possess her Then a dreadful event causes her to drop her guard for a moment And now there s a ghost inside her The spirit is wild brutish and strong but it may be her only defence in a time of dark suspicion and fear As the English Civil War erupts Makepeace must decide which is worse possession or death

Winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2015, The Lie Tree is a dark and powerful novel from universally acclaimed author, Frances Hardinge. It was not enough. All knowledge - any knowledge - called to Faith, and there was a delicious, poisonous pleasure in stealing it unseen.Faith has a thirst for science and secrets that the rigid confines of her class cannot suppress. And so it is that she discovers her disgraced fathers journals, filled with the scribbled notes and theories of a man driven close to madness. Tales of a strange tree which, when told a lie, will uncover a truth: the greater the lie, the greater the truth revealed to the liar. Faiths search for the tree leads her into great danger for where lies seduce, truths shatter . . .Brilliant, dark, thrilling, utterly original Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls. The Lie Tree is a wonder. I cant think of anyone who would not love this story Matt Haig, author of The Humans.

Enter a fantastical underwater world in Deeplight from Frances Hardinge the Costa Award winning author of The Lie Tree One of our finest storytellers Sarah Perry author of The Essex Serpent The gods of the Myriad were as real as the coastlines and currents and as merciless as the winds and whirlpools Now the gods are dead but their remains are stirring beneath the waves On the streets of the Island of Lady s Crave live 14 year old urchins Hark and his best friend Jelt They are scavengers diving for relics of the gods desperate for anything they can sell But there is something dangerous in the deep waters of the undersea calling to someone brave enough to retrieve it When the waves try to claim Jelt Hark will do anything to save him Even if it means compromising not just who Jelt is but what he is

Unraveller is a dark YA fantasy about learning to use your power and finding peace, from award-winning author Frances Hardinge.In a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, only one person has the power to unravel them.Kellen does not fully understand his talent but helps those transformed maliciouslyincluding Nettle. Recovered from entrapment in bird form, she is now his constant companion and closest ally.But Kellen has also been cursed, and unless he and Nettle can remove his curse, Kellen is in danger of unravelling everythingand everyonearound him . . .Brilliantly developed world. Kellen and Nettle are both memorable from their first introduction. As always, Hardinge is masterful at her ability to write poignant, thoughtful passages while also ably developing an expansive fantasy world that is believable and relatable. Bulletin of the Center for Childrens Books (Starred Review)

Winner of the Costa Book of the Year 2015 The Lie Tree is a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric novel by Frances Hardinge award winning author of Cuckoo Song and Fly By Night Faith s father has been found dead under mysterious circumstances and as she is searching through his belongings for clues she discovers a strange tree The tree only grows healthy and bears fruit if you whisper a lie to it The fruit of the tree when eaten will deliver a hidden truth to the person who consumes it The bigger the lie the more people who believe it the bigger the truth that is uncovered The girl realizes that she is good at lying and that the tree might hold the key to her father s murder so she begins to spread untruths far and wide across her small island community But as her tales spiral out of control she discovers that where lies seduce truths shatter

Costa Award winning Frances Hardinge s gripping story of a young girl s daring mission through a natural world intent on her destruction With stunning two colour illustrations by superstar illustrator Emily Gravett on every page this richly atmospheric book is perfect for fans of David Almond and Kiran Millwood Hargrave The hungry Forest is moving forward like an army a green and constant threat to the humans living in and on an increasingly crumbling Wall Feather accompanied only by her scaled ferret Sleek must avoid the Forest s tentacles and the many dangerous creatures it shelters to return the community s precious spyglass to its rightful place Along the way she develops her resilience and meets other people living on the Wall whose stories and experiences open her mind and those of her community to new horizons From the creators of Island of Whispers chosen as one of the Top Five YA books of 2023 by The Guardian A compelling story filled with adventure emotional intensity and the rawness of nature

Ce qui bougea en premier, ce furent les yeux, les yeux superbes de verre gris-vert. Ils pivotèrent lentement pour se fixer sur le visage de Triss. Puis la petite bouche frémit, s’ouvrit pour parler.

1860... Faith Sunderly est la fille dun pasteur et éminent naturaliste. Accusé davoir trompé la communauté scientifique, celui-ci part sexiler avec sa famille sur une île au large des côtes anglaises

Une puissante fresque familiale portée par une héroïne forte et indépendante, sur fond de guerre civile anglaise au XVIIe siècle. La jeune Makepeace avait pourtant appris à se défendre contre les fa

"L’apparence innocente des Sauvages est un leurre. Cette forêt est aussi étrange, immense et dangereuse qu’on le raconte." Au pays de Raddith, terre de créatures légendaires et de malédictions, être

Depuis leur enfance à l’orphelinat, Hark et Jerk se serrent les coudes et vivotent de petites arnaques tout en rêvant des trésors que recèle l’Abysse. Mais un royaume hanté de cauchemars s’étend sous

A wonderfully evocative gothic novel where Faith discovers a tree that feeds on lies and reveals secrets, leading her to uncover the mystery of her father’s death.

A Face Like Glass is an astonishing and imaginative novel from the Costa Award winning author of The Lie Tree, Frances Hardinge.In the underground city of Caverna the worlds most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare wines that can remove memories, cheeses that can make you hallucinate and perfumes that convince you to trust the wearer, even as they slit your throat. The people of Caverna are more ordinary, but for one thing: their faces are as blank as untouched snow. Expressions must be learned, and only the famous Facesmiths can teach a person to show joy, despair or fear at a price.Into this dark and distrustful world comes Neverfell, a little girl with no memory of her past and a face so terrifying to those around her that she must wear a mask at all times. For Neverfells emotions are as obvious on her face as those of the most skilled Facesmiths, though entirely genuine. And that makes her very dangerous indeed . . .Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now. - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.

Twilight Robbery is the extraordinary sequel to the award-winning Fly By Night by Costa winner Frances Hardinge.The city at night is a dangerous place . . . Mosca Mye and Eponymous Clent are in trouble again. Escaping disaster by the skin of their teeth, they find refuge in Toll, the strange gateway town where visitors may neither enter nor leave without paying a price. By day, the city is well-mannered and orderly; by night, its the haunt of rogues and villains. Wherever theres a plot, theres sure to be treachery, and wherever theres treachery, theres sure to be trouble and where theres trouble, Clent, Mosca and the web-footed apocalypse Saracen the goose cant be far behind. But as past deeds catch up with them and old enemies appear, it looks as if this time theres no way out . . .Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.

In the tradition of truly fantastic storytelling, Verdigris Deep is a darkly witty, utterly creepy and clever novel by Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree.Verdigris n. a blue-green rust that tarnishes ageing and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely . . . One evening, Ryan and his friends steal some coins from a well. Soon after, strange things begin to happen. Peculiar marks burn on Ryans knuckles and light bulbs mysteriously explode. Then the well witch appears, with her fountains for eyes and gargled demands. From now on the children must serve her and the wishes rotting at the bottom of her well.Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.

For fans of Leigh Bardugo and Neil Gaiman comes Frances Hardinges spectacular gothic novel Unraveller.Welcome to your new fantasy obsession . . .In a world where anyone can create life-destroying curses, only one person has the power to unravel them. Kellen does not fully understand his talent, but uses it to help those who have been cursed, including his ally and closest friend, Nettle. But Kellen himself is cursed, and unless he and Nettle can release him, he is in danger of unravelling everything - and everyone - around him.From Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree, Hardinge expertly weaves together mythology and mystery in a richly-detailed world besieged by curses.Exquisite . . . sheer perfection Liz Hyder, author of The GiftsInstantly engrossing, effortlessly clever, and completely magical Freya Marske, author of A Marvellous Light

Cuckoo Song by Frances Hardinge, the Costa Award-winning author of The Lie Tree, is a fantastically eerie and beautifully written novel, and was shortlisted for the prestigious Carnegie Medal.The first things to shift were the dolls eyes, the beautiful grey-green glass eyes. Slowly they swivelled, until their gaze was resting on Trisss face. Then the tiny mouth moved, opened to speak. What are you doing here? It was uttered in tones of outrage and surprise, and in a voice as cold and musical as the clinking of cups. Who do you think you are? This is my family.When Triss wakes up after an accident, she knows that something is very wrong. She is insatiably hungry; her sister seems scared of her and her parents whisper behind closed doors. She looks through her diary to try to remember, but the pages have been ripped out.Soon Triss discovers that what happened to her is more strange and terrible than she could ever have imagined, and that she is quite literally not herself. In a quest to find the truth she must travel into the terrifying Underbelly of the city to meet a twisted architect who has dark designs on her family before its too late . . .Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.