The sweeping, sparkling first book in a brand new series that will delight fans of The Wild Way Home and Frostheart.

"A sumptuous delight of a book" - Sophie Kirtley, author of The Wild Way Home


"A feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure." - Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song

"This swashbuckling tale has it all . . . I loved it." - Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club

READERS LOVE THE SHIP OF SHADOWS:

"With a strong protagonist and a likeable crew of characters, I couldn't stay away from the story for long, and now I CRAVE a follow-up." Gavin Hetherington, waterstones.com

"Just order it . . . it's wonderful." Akshaykumar, amazon.in

"Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and I can't wait for the next instalment!" Rhiannon, waterstones.com

"What a fantastic spellbinding book . . . A truly fascinating tale and we cannot wait for the second book to be released!" Eva Sneep, amazon.co.uk

"The real treasure in this gem of a book lies in the crew . . . I can't wait to join the crew again for the next instalment of this thrilling tale." Stephanie, amazon.co.uk

"This book sparkles! Complete gorgeous escapism." Nicola Penfold, amazon.co.uk

Aleja is a dreamer who longs for a life of magic and adventure. So when a mysterious ship arrives in her Spanish harbour city, crewed by a band of ruthless women, Aleja knows it's sailed right out of a legend.

And it wants her.

But life aboard the Ship of Shadows is more than even she bargained for. It will take all of Aleja's strength and skill to gain the trust of her fellow pirates - and discover what they are risking everything to find . . .

An epic magical adventure that spans the high seas.

About the Author
Maria Kuzniar spent six years living in Spain, teaching English and travelling the world, which inspired her debut novel The Ship of Shadows. Now she lives in Nottingham with her husband, where she reads and writes as much as she can and bookstagrams at @cosyreads. She is always planning her next adventure and you can visit her at https://www.mariakuzniar.co.uk/ (watch out for the pirates!).

Reviews
A feast for the imagination . . . an enthralling adventure. * Abi Elphinstone, author of Sky Song *
This swashbuckling tale has it all - storms in jars, magic kraken bells, lost cities and a truly unique pirate ship. I loved it. * Alex Bell, author of The Polar Bear Explorers' Club *
You'll feel like you've travelled the world with Maria Kuzniar's immersive writing and engaging characters. . . Thrilling, exciting and intriguing and I can't wait for the next instalment! * Rhiannon, Waterstones bookseller *
Vibrant, fast-paced and full of exciting ideas. Looking forward to the next adventure. * Jo B, Bookseller *
An excellent adventure that is sure to steal the hearts of many young readers. The cover is just as lovely as the story inside. * Nicole B, Netgalley reviewer *
This incredible adventure has everything! A crew of fierce female pirates, treasure to be found, magic and a journey to a lost city. Myths, legends, hopes, dreams, family and friendship and finally feeling as though you belong. I want to belong to the family on The Ship of Shadows. * Erin H, Librarian *
I loved every moment of it and already can't wait for the next in the series. * John M, Netgalley reviewer *
I loved getting to know the characters in the book as they travel land and sea on their adventures. It is brilliantly written by Maria Kuzniar. This is a book for everyone who has dreams and is determined to follow them. * Donna R, Netgalley reviewer *



Book Information
ISBN 9780241372913
Author Maria Kuzniar
Format Paperback
Page Count 336
Imprint Penguin Books Ltd
Publisher Penguin Random House Children's UK
Weight(grams) 272g
Dimensions(mm) 198mm * 129mm * 21mm