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- Celtic mythology--Juvenile fiction
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Gr 5 Up—No service. That's all Blair can think about when she and her parents land on the legendary Scottish isle of Roscoe. Her parents' dream has been to open a bed-and-breakfast on the island, but Blair can only think about what she's left behind: her friends and their fight to preserve the planet. How can she keep in touch with no phone service? Feeling totally abandoned, she spends her time roaming the island hoping she can convince her parents to return home. While exploring, she encounters Cailleach, a mythical character who professes to be the protector of the island's deer. She says she can ensure her parents return to the mainland if Blair will do three things for her. Blair readily agrees, but she has no idea how to make these things happen. She enlists the help of her new friend Alasdair, and they work together on the mission until one task goes horribly wrong. Blair is left friendless and has to figure things out on her own. However, Blair proves to be quite resourceful and is able to piece together the puzzle, discovering a few things about herself in the process. Readers will be captivated by a tale that weaves mythology, conservation, magic, and friendship into one engaging story that they will immediately read cover to cover. VERDICT Beautifully written and accompanied by a glossary and a map of the island, this is a book to be shared again and again. Highly recommended for all libraries.—Laura Fields Eason
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Alex Mullarky is a writer and veterinary nurse whose work with wildlife inspires their stories about nature and magic. They can often be found wild swimming, playing roller derby, or running along the beach with their dog Finn. Alex lives with their family near Edinburgh, Scotland.
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"A hundred miles from the mainland, half in the sea, half out of it. The rules are different here..." This wild and fantastical middle-grade adventure is steeped in Celtic folklore and is perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson.
All 13-year-old Blair Zielinski wants is a way off the remote Scottish island her parents have dragged her to. Roscoe is home to thousands of deer, a couple of hundred people, a complete lack of cell signal, and some unusual violet-eyed creatures.
Blair is miserable, until an otherworldly woman with antlers, one of the island's darkly magical fey folk, offers her an irresistible deal: complete three tasks and Blair's wish will be granted.
As she unravels the island's secrets, Blair soon discovers that a fey bargain cannot be broken, and her wish has put everyone on Roscoe at risk. Can Blair find a way to save her family, and the place at the edge of the silver sea that she has come to call home?
This wildly magical upper middle-grade fantasy explores family and friendship, the balance between humans and nature, and the people and places we embrace as our own. The Edge of the Silver Sea deftly weaves Celtic mythology and folklore with themes of environmentalism. This is the captivating US debut from Alex Mullarky: a bold new voice in children's fiction.
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| Title Statement | The edge of the silver sea / Alex Mullarky. |
|---|---|
| Author | Mullarky, Alex |
| Publication | Edinburgh: Kelpies, an imprint of Floris Books,2024. |
| Extent of Item | 280 pages |
| ISBN | 9781782509172 (trade paperback) |
| Other Number | pr07674226 |
| Summary | "All 13-year-old Blair Zielinski wants is a way off the remote Scottish island her parents have dragged her to. Roscoe is home to thousands of deer, a couple of hundred people, a complete lack of phone signal, and some unusual violet-eyed creatures. Blair is miserable, until an otherworldly woman with antlers, one of the island's darkly magical fey folk, offers her an irresistible deal: complete three tasks and Blair's wish will be granted. As she unravels the island's secrets, Blair soon discovers that a fey bargain cannot be broken, and her wish has put everyone on Roscoe at risk. Can Blair find a way to save her family, and the place at the edge of the silver sea that she has come to call home?"-- |
| Subjects & Genres | |
| By Topic | Celtic mythology--Juvenile fiction |
| Deals--Juvenile fiction | |
| Deer--Juvenile fiction | |
| Environmentalism--Juvenile fiction | |
| Fairies--Juvenile fiction | |
| Families--Juvenile fiction | |
| Island life--Juvenile fiction | |
| Islands--Juvenile fiction--Scotland | |
| Magic--Juvenile fiction | |
| Moving (Households)--Juvenile fiction | |
| Secrecy--Juvenile fiction | |
| Wishes--Juvenile fiction | |
| Family life--Juvenile fiction | |
| Secrets--Juvenile fiction | |
| By Location | Scotland--Juvenile fiction |
| By Genre | Fantasy fiction |
| Children's stories | |
