Isabella lives on the island of Joya, a place where the governor has forbidden people to leave and has ordered that the land be kept a secret. Her father is a cartographer, but he has disappeared, and Isabella is determined to make maps and go beyond the island's limits. When the governor's daughter Lupe goes missing, Isabella joins the search party into the unknown wilderness, finding myth and danger along the way. Kiran Millwood Hargrave blends fantasy with the language of old explorers and maps, creating an island world with stories of stars.
It suits middle-grade readers and teens who like adventure stories with brave girls and a touch of folklore. It is a good one for fans of maps and exploration.
Balanced in tone; an easy read.
Best for readers like The Escapist Adventurer. Which reader are you?
- Published
- 2016
- Language
- EN
