The sequel to The Queen in the Cave, and the second title in The Three Sisters trilogy, this new picture book from the uniquely thrilling mind of Julia Sarda follows middle sister Carmela on a wild, wondrous adventure that leads to an incredible transformation.

Carmela's older sister, Franca, has stopped playing with her and she cannot help but feel sad and left out. No one can make her feel better, not even her little sister. So she decides to play a game: she will walk until she can't anymore and then ... she will walk a little more. Carmela suddenly arrives at a strange tower where she meets a witch who, it seems, has been waiting for Carmela all this time. She welcomes Carmela into a world far beyond the limits of her imagination, where Carmela visits libraries teeming with ancient books; rooms where worms and spiders weave intricate dresses; a wonderful dome of crystal prisms and, finally, Carmela takes flight - her worries shrinking, her mind expanding. Carmela discovers a magic and power within herself - to see beyond the hurt and pain of growing up, to find her own place in the world.

About the Author
Julia Sarda is a Spanish artist who has illustrated many books for children, including Mary Who Wrote Frankenstein by Linda Bailey, The Liszts by Kyo Maclear. She has illustrated The Wolf's Secret by Nicolas Digard and Myriam Dahman, which won Foyles Children's Book of the Year 2020. Her work has been published around the world in many languages. The Queen in the Cave was her debut to the Walker Books list and the first book she has both written and illustrated. It was longlisted for a Yoto Carnegie Award for Illustration 2023. She lives in Barcelona. You can find her on Instagram @juliasardaportabella.


Book Information
ISBN 9781529502923
Author Julia Sarda
Format Hardback
Page Count 64
Imprint Walker Studio
Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Weight(grams) 270g