Most Popular Books by Frances Hardinge

Unraveller is a dark YA fantasy about learning to use your power and finding peace, from award-winning author Frances Hardinge. In a world where anyone can create a life-destroying curse, only one person has the power to unravel them. Kellen does not fully understand his talent but helps those transformed maliciously—including Nettle. Recovered from entrapment in bird form, she is now his constant companion and closest ally. But Kellen has also been cursed, and unless he and Nettle can remove his curse, Kellen is in danger of unravelling everything—and everyone—around him . . . “Brilliantly developed world. Kellen and Nettle are both memorable from their first introduction. As always, Hardinge is masterful at her ability to write poignant, thoughtful passages while also ably developing an expansive fantasy world that is believable and relatable.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (Starred Review)

Winner of the Costa Book of the Year ''I can''t think of anyone who would not love this story'' – Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library The Lie Tree is a wonderfully evocative and atmospheric novel by Frances Hardinge, award-winning author of Cuckoo Song and Fly By Night. Faith''s father has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, and as she is searching through his belongings for clues she discovers a strange tree. The tree only grows healthy and bears fruit if you whisper a lie to it. The fruit of the tree, when eaten, will deliver a hidden truth to the person who consumes it. The bigger the lie, the more people who believe it, the bigger the truth that is uncovered. The girl realizes that she is good at lying and that the tree might hold the key to her father''s murder, so she begins to spread untruths far and wide across her small island community. But as her tales spiral out of control, she discovers that where lies seduce, truths shatter . . . ''Dark, thrilling, utterly original'' – Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls

A Face Like Glass is an astonishing and imaginative novel from the Costa Award winning author of The Lie Tree, Frances Hardinge. In the underground city of Caverna the world''s most skilled craftsmen toil in the darkness to create delicacies beyond compare – wines that can remove memories, cheeses that can make you hallucinate and perfumes that convince you to trust the wearer, even as they slit your throat. The people of Caverna are more ordinary, but for one thing: their faces are as blank as untouched snow. Expressions must be learned, and only the famous Facesmiths can teach a person to show joy, despair or fear – at a price. Into this dark and distrustful world comes Neverfell, a little girl with no memory of her past and a face so terrifying to those around her that she must wear a mask at all times. For Neverfell''s emotions are as obvious on her face as those of the most skilled Facesmiths, though entirely genuine. And that makes her very dangerous indeed . . . ''Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.'' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.

Winner of the Branford Boase award, Fly By Night is the stunning YA fantasy novel from Frances Hardinge, author of the Costa Award winning The Lie Tree. As the realm struggles to maintain an uneasy peace after years of civil war and tyranny, a twelve-year-old orphan called Mosca Mye and her loyal companion, a cantankerous goose, are about to become the unlikely heroes of a radical revolution. Mosca is on the run, heading for the city of Mandelion. There she finds herself living by her wits among cut-throat highwaymen, spies and smugglers. With peril at every turn, Mosca uncovers a dark plot to terrorize the people of Mandelion, and soon merry mayhem leads to murder . . . Fly By Night has an unforgettable cast of characters and an inspiring message at its heart – sometimes the power of words can change the world. Fly By Night is followed by its thrilling sequel, Twilight Robbery. ''Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now'' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.

“Full of rich language that is reminiscent of an old fairy tale. . . . [a] spine-chilling, creative work [and] a well-wrought fantasy.” —School Library Journal (starred review) Following a mysterious incident that leaves her feverish and sopping wet, Triss awakens to a world that’s eerily off-kilter. Her memories are muddled, her sister despises her, and when she brushes her hair, out come crumbled fragments of leaves. Is she going mad? Or has she endured a nightmarish chain of events? Is this related to the illnesses she’s had since her brother died in the Great War? And why is she so hungry? In her search for the truth, Triss ventures from the shelter of her parents’ protective wings into the city’s underbelly. There she encounters strange creatures whose grand schemes could forever alter the fates of her family, in an unnerving tale of one girl’s struggle to confront her darkest fears. “Few authors can evoke a twinned sense of terror and wonder better . . . Vivid, frightening, and inventive, with narrative twists and turns. . . . A piercing, chilling page-turner.” —Booklist (starred review) “Nuanced and intense.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Quiet but elegant prose moves the story seamlessly from an effectively creepy horror tale to a powerful, emotionally resonant story of regret and forgiveness.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review) “Gorgeously written and disconcerting . . . Hardinge delves deeply into the darker side of family life.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “Cuckoo Song transcends its teen-reader designation. The psychological and historical nuances . . . will mesmerize older readers as well.” —BookPage

“Equal parts dazzling fantasy, swashbuckling adventure, and tender coming-of-age tale” from the author of the Costa Book of the Year, The Lie Tree (Publishers Weekly, starred review). The gods are dead. Fifty years ago, they turned on one another and tore each other apart. Nobody knows why. Now, even coin-sized scraps of dead god are worth a fortune because of the strange powers they’re said to possess. But few are brave enough to dive and search for them. When fifteen-year-old Hark finds the still-beating heart of one of these deities, he’ll risk everything to keep it out of the hands of smugglers, scientists, and cults who would kill for its power. Because Hark needs the heart if he wants to save the life of his best friend, Jelt. But the power of a god was not meant for human hands. With the heart, Jelt begins to eerily transform, and Hark will have to decide if he can stay loyal to his friend—or what he’s willing to sacrifice to save him. “Hardinge is assured and sophisticated in her exploration of the dark temptations of power.” —The Wall Street Journal “Monsters and mortals collide in this fantasy adventure that explores the hypnotic allure of fear, the adamant grip of the past, and the redeeming power of stories . . . Thrilling.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Glorious thematic complexity inhabits a wildly inventive world, with the menacing roils of a dangerous sea threatening the archipelago and touches of steampunk rounding out the fantastical elements . . . Readers will be thrilled to be pulled into the alluring expanse of her work.” —Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books (starred review)

From the award–winning author of The Lie Tree, “a delicious combination of historical adventure, coming-of-age tale, and supernatural intrigue” (Publishers Weekly, starred review). Sometimes, when a person dies, their spirit goes looking for somewhere to hide. Some people have space within them, perfect for hiding Young Makepeace has learned to defend herself from the ghosts that try to possess her in the night, desperate for refuge, but one day a dreadful event causes her to drop her guard. And now there’s a spirit inside her. The spirit is wild, brutish, and strong, and it may be her only defense when she is sent to live with her father’s rich and powerful family. There is talk of civil war, and they need people like her to protect their dark and terrible family secret. But as she plans to escape and heads out into a country torn apart by war, Makepeace must decide which is worse: possession—or death. “Darkly splendid . . . a wonderful, resonant narrative whose subtlety and insight will challenge, entertain and enchant.” —The Guardian “A Skinful of Shadows is outlandishly creative and thoroughly blood-chilling. Her storytelling is visceral and unfurls at an exciting pace, making this novel a wonderful, weird and terrifying addition to her body of work.” —Shelf Awareness (starred review) “A book that only Hardinge could write . . . [a] masterful and spooky historical fantasy.” —School Library Journal (starred review) “Hardinge’s writing is stunning, and readers will be taken hostage by its intensity, fascinating developments, and the fierce, compassionate girl leading the charge.” —Booklist (starred review) “Deliberate, impeccable, and extraordinary.” —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)

Part gothic thriller and part coming-of-age story, a new illustrated middle-grade fantasy from award-winning author Frances Hardinge and acclaimed illustrator Emily Gravett about a strange island filled with ghosts and long-buried secrets On the misty island of Merlack, the lingering dead can cause unspeakable harm if they’re not safely carried to the island of the Broken Tower, where they can move on. Milo’s father always told him that he wasn’t suited for dealing with the dead and could never become the Ferryman of the Dead—but one day, he’s unexpectedly thrust into the role. And his father is his first passenger . . . Soon after, the teenage daughter of the Lord of Merlock passes. But the Lord of Merlock isn’t prepared to give her up, and he follows Milo’s boat in pursuit, in a boat filled with armed men and two sinister magicians at his command. It’s a race to the island as Milo must face swarms of sinister moths, strange headless birds, and chillingly shrouded figures to carry his ghostly passengers across the secret seas. Filled with suspense and Hardinge’s signature sparkling prose, this new story—accompanied throughout by striking illustrations by award-winning illustrator Emily Gravett—will keep you on the edge of your seat in this remarkable and ultimately heartwarming story of grief, family, kindness, and being true to yourself.

Author of The Lie Tree: “Hardinge’s world is rich enough to fuel two or three fantasy novels . . . humorous and heartbreaking and a sheer pleasure to read.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) Having successfully wreaked revolution upon the City of Mandelion, Mosca and Clent find themselves escaping catastrophe by the skin of their teeth and seeking refuge in Toll. In this strange, aptly named gateway town, visitors may neither enter nor exit without paying a steep price. By day, the city is well-mannered and orderly; by night, chaotic and debaucherous. Each resident, visitor, and passerby is allowed out in public only during one of these phases, with the segregation dependent on their name. When the two are separated by this quirky law, they hatch a plot to escape. But wherever there’s a plot, there’s sure to be treachery, and wherever there’s treachery, there’s sure to be trouble—and trouble is what Mosca, Clent, and Saracen the Goose love best. With each trip around the clock, past deeds catch up with them and old enemies reappear. This time, it seems as if there’s no way out . . . The Costa Award-winning author of Fly by Night “again gives this winning trio a chance to show their better natures while surviving (often causing) trickery, betrayal, fires, riots and social upheaval” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). “Another high-quality, thought-provoking fantastic adventure that will keep readers’ interest.” —School Library Journal Finalist, Guardian Children’s Fiction Prize Published in the UK under the title Twilight Robbery

From the award-winning author, “a breathtaking journey of revenge and redemption that pits a stubborn, devoted girl against an unknown evil” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review). On Gullstruck Island, legend has it that the mountain ranges and volcanoes are in charge. Anger them, and you’ll pay the price. Keep them happy, and you’ll enjoy their protection. These stories of the land’s command come in handy for quiet, near-invisible Hathin when she must run for her life. Hathin’s sister, Arilou, is believed to be a Lost. The Lost are held nearly sacred by those on Gullstruck, for they can send their senses away from their bodies. If Lost, Arilou can read a message across the island. If Lost, Arilou can hear whispers in the corners of private rooms. If Lost, Arilou can smell bread baking in the governor’s mansion. All from her beachside hut. But the question remains: Is Arilou really a Lost? When all the Lost drop dead, except Arilou, she and Hathin are swept into a grand conspiracy that leads them to the most sinister depths—and heights—of the island. “Filled with sentient volcanoes, gem-studded teeth, villains, heroes, revenge, love, and the world’s most frightening dentist, this is a book to rival The Princess Bride in scope, adventure, and excitement. It’s Hardinge’s magnum opus. One that I dearly hope both kids and adults enjoy in equal measure.” —A Fuse #8 Production, School Library Journal “Delightfully inventive . . . Ripe, rollicking, and endlessly creative.” —The Guardian “A luminous example of gifted storytelling at its best.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Deliciously shiver-inducing . . . Fans of dark fantasies such as Neil Gaiman’s Coraline will find this tale irresistible”—from the award-winning author (School Library Journal). Verdigris (n.): a blue-green rust that tarnishes aging and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely . . . Ryan feels invisible: At school, he’s in a class with students older and cooler than him, and at home, he’s largely ignored during his parents’ petty arguments. And then he meets Josh. Josh is popular in the way that only beautiful boys can be—he’s almost electric. Both Ryan and his chatterbox sidekick, Chelle, fall under Josh’s spell, and the three soon become inseparable. One summer afternoon, they sneak off to the troubled town of Magwhite. Trapped without bus fare for the ride home, Josh convinces his less mischievous companions their only solution is to steal coins from the infamous wishing well. Soon after, each develops a unique, sinister power. When the well witch appears, she gargles demands of her three new servants. Ryan, Josh, and Chelle have robbed her and now must obey her . . . and the wishes rotting at the bottom of her well. “A deliciously creepy tale . . . There is a vividness and energy to Hardinge’s imagination that makes almost every moment of this absorbing story shine with light or glossy darkness.” —The Horn Book (starred review) “Inescapably chilling . . . a dark, polished gem.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review) “There’s no denying Hardinge’s power as a storyteller, her ability to create beautiful, precise imagery, or her expectation that her readers will grasp the subtle ideas and reflections woven into the novel.” —Booklist (starred review)

This original illustrated middle-grade fantasy from acclaimed author and illustrator duo Frances Hardinge and Emily Gravett follows a girl who must venture through the ravenous, dangerous Forest that has overtaken her world to save her community. One thing Feather knows to be true is that given the chance, the Forest will devour her home just like it’s devoured everything else in her world. Her small community lives in a section of the crumbling Wall that runs through and above the trees, doing everything they can to keep the Forest out. When a stranger tricks Feather and makes off with her people’s precious spyglass, she has no choice but to go after him, coming face-to-face with the Forest’s dangers—and to revelations beyond her wildest imagination. In the same stunning format as Island of Whispers, this story about perseverance and community from Costa Book Award winner Frances Hardinge and acclaimed illustrator Emily Gravett is sure to become a new classic.

On an island of sandy beaches, dense jungles, and slumbering volcanoes, colonists seek to apply archaic laws to a new land, bounty hunters stalk the living for the ashes of their funerary pyres, and a smiling tribe is despised by all as traitorous murderers. It is here, in the midst of ancient tensions and new calamity, that two sisters are caught in a deadly web of deceits. Arilou is proclaimed a beautiful prophetess—one of the island''s precious oracles: a Lost. Hathin, her junior, is her nearly invisible attendant. But neither Arilou nor Hathin is exactly what she seems, and they live a lie that is carefully constructed and jealously guarded. When the sisters are unknowingly drawn into a sinister, island-wide conspiracy, quiet, unobtrusive Hathin must journey beyond all she has ever known of her world—and of herself—in a desperate attempt to save them both. As the stakes mount and falsehoods unravel, she discovers that the only thing more dangerous than the secret she hides is the truth she must uncover.

Ryan and his friends don''t think twice about stealing some money from a wishing well. After all, who''s really going to miss a few tarnished coins? The well witch does. And she demands payback: Now Ryan, Josh, and Chelle must serve her . . . and the wishes that lie rotting at the bottom of her well. Each takes on powers they didn''t ask for and don''t want. Ryan grows strange bumps—are they eyes?—between his knuckles; Chelle starts speaking the secrets of strangers, no matter how awful and bloody; and Josh can suddenly—inexplicably—grant even the darkest of wishes, the kind of wishes that should never come true. Darkly witty, wholly unexpected, and exquisitely sinister, Frances Hardinge''s Well Witched is one well-cast tale that readers didn''t know they were wishing for.

Twilight Robbery is the extraordinary sequel to the award-winning Fly By Night by Costa winner Frances Hardinge. The city at night is a dangerous place . . . Mosca Mye and Eponymous Clent are in trouble again. Escaping disaster by the skin of their teeth, they find refuge in Toll, the strange gateway town where visitors may neither enter nor leave without paying a price. By day, the city is well-mannered and orderly; by night, it''s the haunt of rogues and villains. Wherever there''s a plot, there''s sure to be treachery, and wherever there''s treachery, there''s sure to be trouble - and where there''s trouble, Clent, Mosca and the web-footed apocalypse Saracen the goose can''t be far behind. But as past deeds catch up with them and old enemies appear, it looks as if this time there''s no way out . . . ''Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now'' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.

Enthralling children''s fiction for everyone who loves Robin Steven''s Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries and Frances Hardinge''s The Lie Tree. Twelve mysteries. Twelve authors. One challenge: can YOU solve the crimes before the heroes of the stories? These are twelve brand-new short stories from twelve of the best children''s crime writers writing today. These creepy, hilarious, brain-boggling, heart-pounding mysteries feature daring, brilliant young detectives, and this anthology is a must for fans of crime fiction and detection, especially the Murder Most Unladylike Mysteries, The Roman Mysteries and The Mystery of the Clockwork Sparrow. The Crime Club are twelve UK-based authors who are mad about crime fiction. Clementine Beauvais, Elen Caldecott, Susie Day, Julia Golding, Frances Hardinge, Caroline Lawrence, Helen Moss, Sally Nicholls, Kate Pankhurst, Robin Stevens, Harriet Whitehorn and Katherine Woodfine can be found anywhere there is a mystery to be solved, a puzzle to be cracked or a bun to be eaten, and they are always ready for the next puzzling case.

Makepiece schreit oft in ihren Albträumen. Etwas – jemand – ergreift dann Besitz von ihr. Und auch wenn sie am Tag ihre Gedankensoldaten zum Schutz aufstellt – Sterbende begehren Einlass in ihren Kopf und Körper. Nur, wie viele verschiedene Wesen vertragen sich in einem Körper? Und dazu noch ein so großes, wildes: ein geschundener Tanzbär.

Ihr Vater, der Reverend Sunderly soll ein Betrüger und Schwindler sein? Das kann Faith nicht glauben, die ihn verehrt und die gleiche naturwissenschaftliche Neugier hat wie er. Doch seitdem die Familie fluchtartig Kent verlassen hat und auf diese Insel gekommen ist, wo ihr Vater an einer Grabung teilnehmen will, ereignet sich ein dubioser Unfall nach dem anderen bis – ihr Vater tot aufgefunden wird. Mord! Faith wird es beweisen und gräbt sich in die Unterlagen ihres Vaters, um eine unheimliche Entdeckung zu machen ... Es geht um Fossilien und Fälschung, Glauben und Wissenschaft und – Mord. Mittendrin steht die 14-jährige Faith, die das Unheimliche auf klären und als Mädchen forschen will.

Depuis leur enfance à l’orphelinat, Hark et Jerk se serrent les coudes et vivotent de petites arnaques tout en rêvant des trésors que recèle l’Abysse. Mais un royaume hanté de cauchemars s’étend sous la mer et il n’est pas toujours bon que les vestiges du passé remontent à la surface... Entre Lovecraft et Jules Verne, un roman fantastique à l’univers original et fascinant. Le mot de l’autrice : "Les histoires jouent un rôle important, surtout pour Hark qui a dressé des barrières autour de lui pour se protéger. Il raconte des histoires pour survivre, mais celles-ci lui permettent aussi de développer compréhension et empathie. Les histoires appartiennent également à la mémoire collective." "Tout le monde doit lire Frances Hardinge. Tout le monde. Tout de suite." Patrick Ness. "Un roman d’aventures et de fantasy qui explore l’aspect fascinant de la peur, l’emprise du passé et le pouvoir salvateur des histoires." Kirkus Review

Na inóspita ilha inglesa de Vane, em pleno século XIX, os Sunderlys desembarcam, atraindo atenções e suspeitas. Quando o reverendo Erasmus, patriarca da família e proeminente estudioso de ciências naturais, é encontrado morto em circunstâncias obscuras, sua filha, a jovem e impetuosa Faith, está determinada a desvendar o mistério. Para isso, precisará de coragem não apenas para confrontar dolorosos segredos mas também para desafiar as implacáveis tradições da sociedade em que vive.Investigando os pertences do pai em busca de pistas, ela descobre uma planta estranha. Uma árvore que se alimenta de mentiras sussurradas e dá frutos que revelam verdades ocultas.Quando a espiral das sedutoras mentiras de Faith fica fora de controle, ela compreende que as verdades estilhaçam muito mais.Combinação de horror, romance policial e realismo fantástico, esta arrepiante história da premiada escritora britânica Frances Hardinge, autora de Canção do Cuco , promete arrebatá-lo do começo ao fim.

Você acorda após um acidente. Você sente uma fome constante e implacável. Você acorda durante a noite várias vezes, com folhas e terra em seus cabelos. Objetos inanimados tentam te atacar. Você atrai tesouras. Em seu pranto, no lugar de lágrimas, teias de aranha brotam como fios de desespero. Sua irmãzinha passa a ter um medo incontrolável de você... Assim tem sido a vida da jovem Triss Crescent. Aos poucos, ela descobrirá que o mal com o qual tem convivido é mais estranho e terrível do que ela jamais poderia imaginar. Tomada por dúvidas, ela parte numa jornada frenética em busca do Arquiteto, projetista de prédios, pontes e destinos sombrios. Acompanhe Triss nesta arrepiante fábula da premiada escritora britânica Frances Hardinge, que desponta como uma das mais incríveis contadoras de histórias de sua geração. Mas lembre-se: nada é o que parece. Até mesmo você.

Parfois, quand quelqu''un décède, son esprit s''échappe à la recherche d''un endroit où se réfugier. Certaines personnes qui possédent un espace en eux représentent alors la cachette parfaite. Makepeace a appris à se défendre contre ces fantômes. Mais un jour, un événement épouvantable lui fait baisser sa garde. À présent, un esprit habite en elle. Il est sauvage, fort et en colère... mais il est aussi son seul rempart contre la cruelle famille de son père. Dans un pays déchiré par la guerre, Makepeace doit décider de son destin : la liberté ou la vie.

Une héroïne passionnée, follement audacieuse et féministe avant l''heure. Une intrigue captivante, une écriture magnifique. Un thriller victorien halentant d''une élégance rare. Prix Costa du meilleur livre de l''année.

"L’apparence innocente des Sauvages est un leurre. Cette forêt est aussi étrange, immense et dangereuse qu’on le raconte." Au pays de Raddith, terre de créatures légendaires et de malédictions, être transformé en héron ou privé de son ombre est un risque que court tout un chacun. Seul Kellen possède le don unique de délier les sorts, mais ce pouvoir à double tranchant pourrait lui attirer de sérieux ennuis. Comme quand un inquiétant messager vient les trouver, lui et sa meilleure amie, pour leur confier une périlleuse mission au cœur des Sauvages... Un imaginaire saisissant et une plume poétique : le retour d’une grande autrice de fantasy.

A dark, powerful story of science, loss and truth in Victorian England, The Lie Tree by Francis Hardinge won the prestigious Costa Book of the Year Award. This special edition includes beautiful, original illustrations from 2015–2017 Children''s Laureate, multiple Kate Greenaway Medal-winning author of the Ottoline series, Chris Riddell. ''Fun and ingenious, with plenty of cliffhangers [and] a healthy dash of feminism'' – Guardian It was not enough. All knowledge – any knowledge – called to Faith, and there was a delicious, poisonous pleasure in stealing it unseen. Faith has a thirst for science and secrets that the rigid confines of her class cannot suppress. And so it is that she discovers her disgraced father''s journals, filled with the scribbled notes and theories of a man driven close to madness. His journals tell tales of a strange tree which, when told a lie, will uncover a truth: the greater the lie, the greater the truth revealed to the liar. Faith''s search for the tree leads her into great danger – for where lies seduce, truths shatter . . . ''Brilliant, dark, thrilling, utterly original'' – Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls ''I can''t think of anyone who would not love this story'' – Matt Haig, author of The Midnight Library

Ce qui bougea en premier, ce furent les yeux, les yeux superbes de verre gris-vert. Ils pivotèrent lentement pour se fixer sur le visage de Triss. Puis la petite bouche frémit, s’ouvrit pour parler. « Qu’est-ce que tu fais là ? Pour qui tu te prends ? C’est ma famille. » Quand Triss se réveille à la suite d’une noyade dont elle a réchappé, elle comprend que quelque chose ne tourne pas rond : elle est prise de fringales incoercibles, elle se réveille la nuit des brindilles dans les cheveux, et sa sœur a peur d’elle. "Frances Hardinge écrit telle une des sorcières de Macbeth en train de danser autour du chaudron à potion. Dans Le chant du coucou, au lieu d’yeux de tritons et de pattes de grenouilles, il y a une poupée mangeuse de petites filles et une fille avaleuse d’écrans de cinéma, mais le résultat final est le même : une mixture délicieusement sombre et dangereuse qui vous ensorcelle." - The Guardian

When Triss wakes up from an accident, she knows something strange and terrible has happened to her. She has a voracious appetite, often wakes up with leaves for hair, and her sister is afraid of her. When she can''t stand it anymore, she begins to cry uncontrollably and struggles to remember what happened. It''s as if her memories were stripped away from her, but she''s determined to discover what happened. Cuando Triss despierta después de un accidente, sabe que le ha pasado algo extraño y terrible. Tiene un apetito voraz e insaciable, se despierta a menudo con el pelo lleno de hojas y su hermana le tiene miedo. Y cuando ya no puede más y se echa a llorar, las lágrimas son como telarañas... Intenta recordar qué le pasó, pero alguien parece haber arrancado sus recuerdos. Lo que le sucede es más terrible de lo que imagina y le llevará a embarcarse en un viaje en el que conocerá a un enigmático arquitecto con oscuros designios para su familia.

As folhas eram frias e ligeiramente pegajosas. Não havia engano possível: Faith tinha-as visto meticulosamente reproduzidas no diário do pai. Estava diante da árvore das mentiras, que fora o maior segredo do reverendo, que fora o seu tesouro e a sua maldição. Quando o pai de Faith morre, em circunstâncias misteriosas, ela decide investigar, para descobrir a verdade que se esconde por trás das mentiras. Procurando pistas entre os seus pertences, descobre uma estranha árvore, que se alimenta de mentiras sussurradas e dá um fruto que revela segredos ocultos. Mas, quando perde o controlo das falsidades que põe a circular, Faith percebe que, se a mentira seduz, a verdade estilhaça. A Árvore das Mentiras foi o vencedor do Prémio Costa para Melhor Livro do Ano.

En un mundo donde cualquiera puede lanzar un maleficio destructor de vidas, solo una persona tiene el poder de deshacerlos. Kelen no comprende del todo su don, pero ayuda a aquellos que está n malditos, incluida Netel, atrapada durante añ os en el cuerpo de un pá jaro. Ahora es su fiel compañ era y aliada má s cercana. Pero aquel que destrama los maleficios lleva una maldició n en sí mismo, a menos que Netel y é l puedan destruirla. Kellen es un peligro para todo y todos a su alrededor... Luminosa hacia el final, aterradora en todo momento, psicoló gicamente aguda. Kirkus Reviews Esta fantasí a llena de capas, humana y brillante es la mejor de las novelas de Hardinge. Imogen Russell Williams, The Guardian.

Às vezes, quando uma criatura morre, o espírito dela parte em busca de outra pessoa para habitar... Makepeace é uma jovem valente, com um passado misterioso, que aprendeu a se defender dos fantasmas que tentam possuí-la à noite. Um dia, um acontecimento terrível faz com que ela baixe a guarda. E agora há um espírito dentro dela. O espírito é indomado, bruto e forte, e pode ser sua única defesa quando ela é enviada para morar com os parentes ricos e poderosos de seu pai. Há rumores de que uma guerra civil pode eclodir, e eles precisam de pessoas como ela para proteger um segredo sombrio de família. Enquanto planeja sua fuga e resolve partir para um país assolado pela guerra, Makepeace precisa decidir o que é pior: a possessão ou a morte. Uma aventura emocionante, As Crônicas das Sombras, de Frances Hardinge, é a mistura perfeita de ficção histórica e sobrenatural. Macabro e cheio de intrigas políticas, o livro traz a Guerra Civil Inglesa (1642–1649) como pano de fundo em uma realidade em que espíritos circulam livremente no nosso mundo. Assim como as Crônicas de Amor e Ódio, de Mary E. Pearson, As Crônicas das Sombras é uma jornada ao lado de personagens que nos encantam com histórias de lealdade e amizade. A narrativa convincente da autora pega o leitor pela mão para conduzi-lo por um mundo fantástico e repleto de magia. O livro ganhou o prêmio Dracula Society’s Children of the Night Award na categoria de ficção gótica e foi um dos finalistas em premiações literárias como o Waterstones Book of the Year e o Independent Booksellers’ Week Book Award. As Crônicas das Sombras chega para integrar a marca DarkLove, da DarkSide® Books, que publica histórias escritas por mulheres com vozes poderosas e narrativas encantadoras.

Faith''s father has been found dead under mysterious circumstances, and as she is searching through his belongings for clues she discovers a strange tree. The tree only grows healthy and bears fruit if you whisper a lie to it. The fruit of the tree, when eaten, will deliver a hidden truth to the person who consumes it. The bigger the lie, the more people who believe it, the bigger the truth that is uncovered. The girl realizes that she is good at lying and that the tree might hold the key to her father''s murder, so she begins to spread untruths far and wide across her small island community. But as her tales spiral out of control, she discovers that where lies seduce, truths shatter...