A bewitching and powerful tale of sparkling magic, spellbinding mystery and a friendship worth risking everything for, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.
Thomasina and Anne are looking for adventure when their friend, Henry, disappears – snatched by a mysterious creature, and dragged into the depths of the River Thames.
Determined to save him, the girls venture into the deep, and discover the enchanting Free Waters: a vast, glittering underwater city, home to mermaids and sirens. But the Free Waters are threatened by an evil Sea Queen. It is she who has Henry – and the girls must complete three treacherous and impossible magical tasks if they are to save his life …
An unputdownable and exciting new tale from the bestselling author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair.
Praise for The Miraculous Sweetmakers – The Frost Fair:
'Fantastic' A. F. Steadman
'Full of atmosphere' Zohra Nabi
'Exceptional' The Times
‘A gloriously told, wonderfully wintry debut, Hastings' beautifully evocative historical novel is set during the Great Frost of 1683 and revolves around two girls drawn into the sinister world of a mysterious conjuror’ Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022
'Spooky and haunting – what struck me most about this historical fiction/fantasy story for children was the high quality of the writing' Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl
“This is perfect for cosy readings on chilly nights” The Week Junior’s Book of the Week
‘An exciting and mysterious debut’ Editor’s Choice in The Bookseller
‘A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale of atonement’ Kirkus Magazine (USA)
‘A great, fast-paced book full of adventure – and I feel lucky to have had my hands on a yet-to-be published copy’ Books up North
‘A haunting story of loss and of love, this book crackles with icy atmosphere’ inews.co.uk, 30 best children’s books for Christmas 2022
Included in the Mail on Sunday and Scottish Mail on Sunday’s Children’s recommendations for December 2022 (04/12/22).
New for 2024, the next adventure in the illustrated children’s fantasy series
Natasha writes books about magic, secrets, and adventure for adults and children. The Frost Fair, her debut children's novel, was longlisted for the Branford Boase Award. She studied History at Cambridge. How To Charm A Viscount is Natasha’s debut novel for adults.
A bewitching and powerful tale of sparkling magic, spellbinding mystery and a friendship worth risking everything for, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.
Thomasina and Anne are looking for adventure when their friend, Henry, disappears – snatched by a mysterious creature, and dragged into the depths of the River Thames.
Determined to save him, the girls venture into the deep, and discover the enchanting Free Waters: a vast, glittering underwater city, home to mermaids and sirens. But the Free Waters are threatened by an evil Sea Queen. It is she who has Henry – and the girls must complete three treacherous and impossible magical tasks if they are to save his life …
An unputdownable and exciting new tale from the bestselling author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair.
Praise for The Miraculous Sweetmakers – The Frost Fair:
'Fantastic' A. F. Steadman
'Full of atmosphere' Zohra Nabi
'Exceptional' The Times
‘A gloriously told, wonderfully wintry debut, Hastings' beautifully evocative historical novel is set during the Great Frost of 1683 and revolves around two girls drawn into the sinister world of a mysterious conjuror’ Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022
'Spooky and haunting – what struck me most about this historical fiction/fantasy story for children was the high quality of the writing' Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl
“This is perfect for cosy readings on chilly nights” The Week Junior’s Book of the Week
‘An exciting and mysterious debut’ Editor’s Choice in The Bookseller
‘A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale of atonement’ Kirkus Magazine (USA)
‘A great, fast-paced book full of adventure – and I feel lucky to have had my hands on a yet-to-be published copy’ Books up North
‘A haunting story of loss and of love, this book crackles with icy atmosphere’ inews.co.uk, 30 best children’s books for Christmas 2022
Included in the Mail on Sunday and Scottish Mail on Sunday’s Children’s recommendations for December 2022 (04/12/22).
New for 2024, the next adventure in the illustrated children’s fantasy series
Natasha writes books about magic, secrets, and adventure for adults and children. The Frost Fair, her debut children's novel, was longlisted for the Branford Boase Award. She studied History at Cambridge. How To Charm A Viscount is Natasha’s debut novel for adults.
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