“Spellbinding storytelling - lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities.”

– Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs

"A stunning story of the power of words and standing up for what’s right. Absolutely magnificent."

– Lizzie Huxley-Jones

"Intricately-woven and wholly authentic."

– Aisha Bushby, author of A Pocket Full of Stars

“Pure alchemy on the page, every word woven with a spell of enchantment. I can't wait for a return trip to Zehaira.”

– Zillah Bethell

“A beautiful book. Sumptuous and compelling, it had me gripped from the very first page. A magical thing.”

– Joanna Nadin

"Lyrical prose, strong characters and an utterly enchanting magical world."

– Abi Elphinstone

"Utterly mesmerising. I loved journeying with Yara!"

– A.M. Dassu

"Beautifully written and utterly captivating – I loved it!"

– Sarah Crossan

"Steeped in elemental magic and myth, with brilliantly real characters and breath-catching tension, this is storytelling readers won’t want to miss."

– Sarah Driver, author of The Huntress Trilogy

“One of the best children’s fantasy debuts I’ve read in years.”

– Anna James, author of the Pages & Co Series

"A glorious debut brimming with magic and warmth. The Kingdom Over The Sea dazzled me every time I turned the page."

– Natasha Hastings

"Undoubtably a classic in the making. A rich, magical world that any child would long to get lost in."

– Sarah Underwood