A Girl Called Owl by Amy Wilson
A gorgeous edition of Amy Wilson's critically-acclaimed debut, A Girl Called Owl.
The rising star of children’s fantasy* Telegraph *
A story of wild winds and bitter frosts with the warmth of friendship at its heart. -- Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher
A winter treat full of frosty magic -- Katherine Woodfine, bestselling author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
This debut is a sparklingly frosty read, full of feisty characters, myth and mystery * Daily Mail *
[a] magical debut * The Bookseller *
As well as exploring ancient legends, this book explores themes of friendship and identity, and it works very well as a coming-of-age story with characters you genuinely care about. * Books for Keeps *
a perfect read for those who love wintery magic and a strong female character proving her place in the world. * BookTrust *
Absolutely breathtaking -- Judith, age 11 - Lovereadingkids reader reviewer
A magical and enchanting story about the mystical world of winter . . . [with] adventure, power, trust, friendship and discovery. -- Freya, age 13 - Lovereading4kids reader review
Full of mystery with every turn of the page -- Rose, age 11 - Lovereading4kids reader review
A chillingly good adventure about family, friendship and the delicate balance of nature. An engaging read for fans of Narnia. * Drawing on Books blog *
a spectacular portrayal of nature and its many faces, interweaving legend, fairy-tale, perseverance and friendship into a story that teaches that love and strength can be found in the most unlikely people. * Typewritered Blog *
[D]eftly integrates figures from folkore and ancient mythology into the wider narrative of family, friendship and identity * Primary Times *
An impressive coming-of-age debut novel, A Girl Called Owl combines elements of mystery, adventure, romance, fantasy and folklore, while set in the contemporary world. * SLA *
A fantastical coming-of-age tale of magic, love and mystery. * INIS reading guide *
A story of wild winds and bitter frosts with the warmth of friendship at its heart. -- Abi Elphinstone, author of The Dreamsnatcher
A winter treat full of frosty magic -- Katherine Woodfine, bestselling author of The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow
This debut is a sparklingly frosty read, full of feisty characters, myth and mystery * Daily Mail *
[a] magical debut * The Bookseller *
As well as exploring ancient legends, this book explores themes of friendship and identity, and it works very well as a coming-of-age story with characters you genuinely care about. * Books for Keeps *
a perfect read for those who love wintery magic and a strong female character proving her place in the world. * BookTrust *
Absolutely breathtaking -- Judith, age 11 - Lovereadingkids reader reviewer
A magical and enchanting story about the mystical world of winter . . . [with] adventure, power, trust, friendship and discovery. -- Freya, age 13 - Lovereading4kids reader review
Full of mystery with every turn of the page -- Rose, age 11 - Lovereading4kids reader review
A chillingly good adventure about family, friendship and the delicate balance of nature. An engaging read for fans of Narnia. * Drawing on Books blog *
a spectacular portrayal of nature and its many faces, interweaving legend, fairy-tale, perseverance and friendship into a story that teaches that love and strength can be found in the most unlikely people. * Typewritered Blog *
[D]eftly integrates figures from folkore and ancient mythology into the wider narrative of family, friendship and identity * Primary Times *
An impressive coming-of-age debut novel, A Girl Called Owl combines elements of mystery, adventure, romance, fantasy and folklore, while set in the contemporary world. * SLA *
A fantastical coming-of-age tale of magic, love and mystery. * INIS reading guide *
Amy Wilson has a background in journalism and lives in Bristol with her young family. She is a graduate of the Bath Spa MA in Creative Writing. A Girl Called Owl was longlisted for the Branford Boase Award, nominated for the Carnegie Medal and shortlisted for a number of regional awards. Her middle-grade novels include A Girl Called Owl, Owl and the Lost Boy, Snowglobe, Shadows of Winterspell and A Far Away Magic.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781529057751 |
| ISBN 10 | 1529057752 |
| Title | A Girl Called Owl |
| Author | Amy Wilson |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Pan Macmillan |
| Year published | 2020-10-15 |
| Number of pages | 352 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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