On Silver Tides
On Silver Tides
paperback
Published:
1 February, 2024
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Description
Full of heart, drama and beauty, this sweeping fantasy inspired by ancient folklore will draw you into a secret world within Britain’s waterways.
'This book is a gift of rare imagination and luminous writing. A classic in the making’ KATYA BALEN
‘I loved this book so much. It feels like a contemporary classic’ ALICE WINN
‘Bishop’s writing transforms Britain into a magical network of rivers, channels and lochs that will fill you with wonder’ ANN SEI LIN
Kelda has always protected her little sister Isla from danger on the rivers, and from the suspicions of their community. For Isla cannot breathe underwater – and so her very existence is forbidden by silvermen’s Lore.
Now the rivers of England are growing sick: monstrous creatures are awakening and a fierce torrent of blame falls upon Kelda’s family. When betrayal comes, the sisters escape on a desperate journey upstream. Joining forces with a mysterious boy, Kelda discovers the darkest depths of her kind’s secret history. But to save both her sister and the very life of Britain’s waterways, Kelda will have to make a sacrifice – one that will change her life forever.
Cover art by Thy Bui
Prizes
Winner of Leeds Book Awards.,Winner of Westminster Under School Book Award.,Short-listed for Peters Books Children's Books of the Year (UK).,Short-listed for Bristol Teen Book Award (UK).,Long-listed for Yoto Carnegie Medal for Writing (UK).
More Details
| Type | Book |
|---|---|
| ISBN13 | 9781839133589 |
| ISBN10 | 1839133589 |
| Number Of Pages | 320 |
| Item Weight | 256 g |
| Product Dimensions | 129 x 198 x 20 mm |
| Publisher / Reseller | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format | paperback |
Media Reviews
Timely in its theme of protecting our rivers and streams, it also has the timeless power and craftsmanship of a classic -- Nicolette Jones * The Sunday Times, Book of the Week *
A shimmering, stark, original novel for 12+, richly characterised and unforgettably atmospheric * Guardian *
A timely environmental message underpins this beautifully written adventure... Broodingly atmospheric, this is a richly imagined world * Daily Mail *
A haunting, lyrical fable ... Beautiful and thought-provoking * Irish Times *
This book is a gift of rare imagination and luminous writing. I haven’t read something so original and immersive in a long time. On Silver Tides is a classic in the making and I loved every word -- Katya Balen
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Author's Bio
Sylvia Bishop is the author of several books for young readers, and her work has been translated into seventeen languages. She lives in Bristol, England. When not writing, she can be found reading, performing comedy and - when she gets the chance - swimming in rivers.