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The Song that Sings Us

A journey of siblings through danger and discovery

Nicola Davies author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Firefly Press Ltd

Published:6th Jul '23

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In a world where animals communicate, siblings Harlon, Ash, and Xeno face danger after an attack. The Song that Sings Us unfolds their thrilling journey.

In The Song that Sings Us, Harlon has always been the protector of her younger siblings, twins Ash and Xeno. They share a unique and forbidden ability: the power to communicate with animals. This extraordinary gift, however, comes with grave risks, especially when the menacing Automators invade their mountain home. Faced with danger, the trio must flee, but chaos ensues when Xeno is kidnapped, leaving Harlon and Ash to navigate the perilous world alone.

Separated and desperate, Harlon and Ash embark on individual journeys through the treacherous landscapes of Rumyc, including icy fields, dense forests, and vast oceans. Each sibling faces their own challenges, relying on their wits and the bond they share to guide them. Along the way, they must also unravel the mystery of a promise made to their mother about a lost island, a promise that could hold the key to their family's survival and the fate of their unique abilities.

The Song that Sings Us is not just a tale of adventure; it is a poignant exploration of family, resilience, and the deep connection between humans and nature. With stunning illustrations by award-winning artist Jackie Morris, this environmental epic captivates readers and encourages them to listen to the voices of the world around them.

‘Glorious and visionary with epic adventures and beautiful characters. It balances the line between grief and wonder, hope and fear. I was chilled, heartbroken and felt reflected in it too, but the story, it is glorious and visionary with epic adventures and beautiful characters! I loved it so much.’ Dara McAnulty; ‘A passionate adventure, full of incident, intrigue, wildness and rage.’ Sunday Times Best Books for Children 2021, Nicolette Jones; ‘Storytelling on the most poetic scale – strange, bloody, grand and unforgettable.’ The Guardian; ‘A magnificent adventure story.’ The Scotsman; ‘Career-crowning … globe-spanning tale of high stakes and cross-species comradeship.’ Observer best children’s books of the year; 'A hyper-imaginative book, bringing to mind the complete works of Philip Pullman with their sprawling cast of animal familiars, Yan Martell’s Life of Pi with which it shares a tiger on a boat – although this one has "fur like fire and soot, whiskers like strands of white wire, green eyes like the aurora".’ Jon Gower, Nation Cymru

ISBN: 9781913102494

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Weight: unknown

416 pages