The Kingdom Over the Sea: The perfect spellbinding fantasy adventure for holiday reading (Volume 1)
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‘Spellbinding storytelling – lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities’ Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs
‘Intricately-woven and wholly authentic.’ Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocketful of Stars
My own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter . . . Good luck, my brave girl.
When Yara’s mother passes away, she leaves behind a letter and a strange set of instructions. Yara must travel from the home she has always known to a place that is not on any map – Zehaira, a world of sorcerers, alchemists and simmering magic. But Zehaira is not the land it used to be. The practice of magic has been outlawed, the Sultan’s alchemists are plotting a sinister scheme – and the answers Yara is searching for seem to be out of reach.
Yara must summon all of her courage to discover the truth about her mother’s past and her own identity . . . and to find her place in this magical new world.
A breathtaking adventure for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sophie Anderson and Eva Ibbotson – perfect for intrepid young explorers age 9+!
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Additional information
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster Children's UK (2 May 2023) |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Paperback | 352 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1398517704 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1398517707 |
| Reading age | 8 years and up |
| Dimensions | 13 x 2.1 x 19.8 cm |
by D
Purchased this book on kindle abd audible versions but the audible doesn’t pair in the kindle app so I can’t listen and read at the same time. This is the only book to have this problem
by May May
A beautifully written book. The world building is so imaginative and immersive and the characters feel so real. My daughter loved it and can’t wait for Yara’s next adventure 🙂
by Captain Ahab
I loved this brilliant book, beautifully and lyrically written, with a spellbinding hero who leaps off the page and into your heart. Yara’s physical journey to the Kingdom is mirrored by her personal journey to try and make sense of who she is, something common to us all, no matter what age.
This is a real classic which will stand the test of time. Stop reading the reviews and go and buy it!
by Zarah Hussain
Thoroughly enjoyed reading the Kingdom Over the Sea. It had me hooked from the start. I loved the magical adventure and the development of the relationships between the characters. The prose was so lyrical and had such a beautiful flow. I can’t wait for the next installment!
by K
Enjoyed reading this book
by newrose
A gripping story from beginning to end. Enjoyable to read and fantastic characters. Looking forward to the next part of Yara’s adventures
by McTavish
Such a great story, thoroughly enjoyed reading this with my daughter. Can’t wait for the sequel next April!
by T. Wood
When twelve-year-old Yara Sulimayah loses her mother she knows her life will never be the same again. As she reads the letter her mum left behind she has no idea where the journey she is about to make will take her. Living in Bournemouth she is close to the sea so her first step is easy, the rest of her travels not so much.
Arriving in Zehaira, a land she didn’t know existed, Yara is finally drawn to those who wish to help her but things have changed since her mother left and finding allies is not easy. Not knowing who to trust and with danger everywhere Yara’s task seems almost impossible but she can’t let her mum down no matter how scared she is.
I really enjoyed this. The story is beautifully written, and Yara makes for a sympathetic main protagonist who is easy to root for. There is a whole new world waiting to be discovered between the covers of this book and I hope there will be more adventures for Yara and her new found friends in the future.
I was able to read an advanced copy of this book thanks to NetGalley and the publishers but the opinions expressed are my own. Aimed at readers aged 9 and over this is a great book to get lost in. Recommended.