Ivy sensed the stone hurtling towards her and rolled - too late. Heat scored across her back in a blaze of dazzling pain. The ground spiralled to meet her, and she knew it would only be seconds before she hit...

Ivy is a determined young faery, living in an abandoned tin mine with her clan. In a cruel twist of fate she was born without wings, and she longs to fly like the others. When she meets an enigmatic stranger, he seems to offer an answer. But there is more to him than meets the eye - and more secrets in Ivy's world than she ever realised...

A compelling new novel from the bestselling author of Knife, Rebel and Arrow

A dangerous magic...a faery like no other

About the Author
Rebecca Anderson was born in Uganda, raised in Ontario, went to school in New Jersey, and has spent much of her life dreaming of other worlds entirely. She is the bestselling author of KNIFE, REBEL and ARROW.

Reviews
A lot of intriguing characters and descriptions. * theguardian.co.uk *
An exciting, richly plotted novel for older readers. RJ Anderson adeptly weaves ancient myth with topical questions on the nature of threat and protection in a civilised society. * Booktrust *
A compelling read and beautifully crafted. * Birmingham Post *
A darker, more thrilling read. * The Bookseller *
Recommended to all readers who love a well-written, traditional fairy story. * Bookbag *
A compelling read and beautifully crafted. * Birmingham Post *
An exciting, richly plotted novel... Anderson adeptly weaves ancient myth with topical questions on the nature of threat and protection in a civilised society. * booktrust *
A lot of intriguing characters and descriptions. * Guardian *



Book Information
ISBN 9781408312636
Author R J Anderson
Format Paperback
Page Count 368
Imprint Orchard Books
Publisher Hachette Children's Group
Weight(grams) 302g
Dimensions(mm) 197mm * 130mm * 28mm