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    Sky Song
    Sky Song
    Sky Song
    Audiobook7 hours

    Sky Song

    Written by Abi Elphinstone

    Narrated by Nicky Diss

    4.5/5

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    About this audiobook

    A magical wintry story filled with adventure, wonder and edge-of-your-seat excitement, this is the perfect read for fans of Michelle Harrison, Piers Torday and Emma Carroll.

    ‘Once an adventure digs its claws in, there is not an awful lot you can do about it. Especially when magic is involved . . .’
     
    In the snowy kingdom of Erkenwald, whales glide between icebergs, wolves hunt on the tundra and polar bears roam the glaciers. But the people of this land aren’t so easy to find - because Erkenwald is ruled by an evil Ice Queen and the tribes must stay hidden or risk becoming her prisoners at Winterfang Palace.

    Join Eska, a girl who breaks free from a cursed music box, and Flint, a boy whose inventions could change the fate of Erkenwald forever, as they journey to the Never Cliffs and beyond in search of an ancient, almost forgotten, song with the power to force the Ice Queen back.
     
    This is a story about an eagle huntress, an inventor and an organ made of icicles. But it is also a story about belonging, even at the very edges of our world . . .

    'A shimmering thrill-ride of a book. I loved every page.' Lauren St John, author of The White Giraffe 
    'Sky Song made my heart sing - I loved it!' Kiran Millwood Hargrave, author of The Girl of Ink and Stars
    'A dazzling snowstorm of an adventure, with hope at its heart' Emma Carroll, author of Letters from the Lighthouse
    ‘I cannot recommend highly enough… a brilliant, heart-stopping, tear-inducing, soul-soaring adventure’ MG Leonard, author of Beetle Boy
    ‘A truly magical tale’ The Guardian
    ‘Abi Elphinstone is proving to be a worthy successor to CS Lewis’ The Times
    'Abi Elphinstone’s books are full of adventure, wit, heart, and, above all, bravery’ Katherine Rundell, author of The Explorer ​
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio UK
    Release dateMay 17, 2018
    ISBN9781471176555
    Author

    Abi Elphinstone

    Abi Elphinstone grew up in Scotland where she spent most of her childhood building dens, hiding in tree houses, and running wild across highland glens. After being coaxed out of her treehouse, she studied English at Bristol University and then worked as a teacher in Africa, Berkshire, and London. She is the author of the Dreamsnatcher trilogy and the Unmapped Chronicles, among other books for young readers, and the editor of anthology Winter Magic. When she’s not writing, Abi volunteers for the children’s literacy charity Coram Beanstalk, speaks in schools, and travels the world looking for her next story. You can find more about Abi at AbiElphinstone.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/Abi.Elphinstone.

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    Readers find this title to be a beautifully written story full of adventure and fantastical characters. It is loved by both kids and adults, with many readers wanting to listen to it again and again. The book is described as amazing, brilliant, and a must-read. It is praised for its imagery, heartfelt story, and themes of found family, adventure, and hope. Overall, readers highly recommend this book and consider it a keeper.

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    • 5/5
      A beautifully written story full of adventure and fantastical characters! A must read!
    • 5/5
      I loved it because it was a scary and exciting
    • 5/5
      I need a copy of the hard cover. This is a keeper! Beautifully written.
    • 5/5
      Fucking amazing i got this from school and i love it
    • 5/5
      What a beautiful storie, I enjoyed it and my kids loved it so much they want to listen to it again and again and again
    • 5/5
      Sky song is amazing it is The gratis book ever
    • 4/5
      Imagery rich, heartfelt story of found ‘family’. Adventure and hope. Loved every minute!
    • 5/5
      This book is brilliant. My kids love it and Abi Elphinstone is a very talented author. Read it everyone! Or rather listen to it!