The Whisperling

A thrilling and mysterious adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Robin Stevens, and Jenni Spangler.br>br>When you''re dead, you''re dead. When you''re gone, you''re gone. br>Unless, of course, you''re not.br>And that''s where I come in.br>br>1897.br>Twelve-year-old Peggy Devona is a Whisperling: someone who can speak with the dead. It''s a rare skill that she tries to keep secret from the rest of her quiet village, who fear anyone different.br>br>But when her best friend is accused of murder and thrown in prison, Peggy realises she must use her abilities to save Sally - and solve the case.br>br>Travelling to her uncle''s psychic emporium, she finds herself surrounded by new friends, new enemies . . . and new spirits.br>br>Time is running out, and each day Peggy draws nearer to the truth also brings Sally one step closer to the gallows . . .>

About the author

Long-listed for the Bath Children's Novel award, Hayley Hoskins writes in the space between family and work, with much support from her writing group.
Mum to a teenage boy, she spends a disproportionate amount of time hoping that her son's life is far less complicated than those of the characters in her books, and trying to ensure he becomes a 'good egg'.
Originally from the Forest of Dean, Hayley lives with her family and hairy breeze-block of a dog in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. Her debut children's novel, The Whisperling, was long-listed for the Branford Boase Award. The follow up, The Whisperling Twins, publishes in summer 2024.

Report

I laughed, I shed a tear, I loved the brilliant ending (with the tantalising hope of a sequel). One of the best debuts I've read in YEARS! Emma Carroll

Product details

• Authors: Hayley Hoskins
• Publisher: Puffin UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 9 to 12
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 30.09.2022
• EAN: 9780241514504
• ISBN: 978-0-241-51450-4
• No. of pages: 352
• Dimensions: 129 mm x 198 mm x 21 mm
• Series: Temp Group 23/10/2023 12:46:03; The Whisperling
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Children's books up to 11 years of age; JUVENILE FICTION / Fantasy & Magic, JUVENILE FICTION / Ghost Stories, Fantasy & magical realism (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Witches & ghosts (Children's / Teenage), Interest age: from c 9 years