{"product_id":"9781529088076","title":"Island of Whispers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsland of Whispers\u003c\/strong\u003e immerses readers in the hauntingly beautiful world of Merlank, where the line between life and death blurs. Following the untimely death of his father, young Milo is thrust into the role of Ferryman, a position steeped in responsibility and danger. His task is to guide the souls of the Dead away from the island, safeguarding the living from their restless spirits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Plot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs Milo navigates the turbulent waters surrounding Merlank, he must confront not only the physical perils presented by a vengeful lord but also the sinister machinations of two dark magicians. The whispers of the ghosts echo around him, urging him to question his courage and resolve. With each soul he ferries, Milo learns more about the complexities of loss, the weight of his new role, and the depths of his own imagination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis tale intricately weaves themes of \u003cstrong\u003eloss\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ebravery\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong\u003eself-discovery\u003c\/strong\u003e, reminiscent of the gothic fairy tales that have captivated readers for generations. Hardinge’s lyrical prose captures the atmospheric essence of the island, making the reader feel Milo's fears and triumphs deeply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSimilar Reads\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Lie Tree\u003c\/strong\u003e by Frances Hardinge\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Night Circus\u003c\/strong\u003e by Erin Morgenstern\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoraline\u003c\/strong\u003e by Neil Gaiman\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n    “A gripping tale of courage against the backdrop of a beautifully haunting world.”\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e","brand":"Pan Macmillan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52951348314444,"sku":"9781529088076","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0960\/4163\/2076\/files\/9781529088076_front.webp?v=1765293067","url":"https:\/\/foxandfable.com\/fr-eu\/products\/9781529088076","provider":"Fox \u0026 Fable UK","version":"1.0","type":"link"}