The Miraculous Sweetmakers - The Miraculous Sweetmakers (2) – The Sea Queen: Unabridged edition
A bewitching and powerful tale of sparkling magic, spellbinding mystery and a friendship worth risking everything for, perfect for fans of Tamzin Merchant, Abi Elphinstone and Anna James.
Thomasina and Anne are looking for adventure when their friend, Henry, disappears – snatched by a mysterious creature, and dragged into the depths of the River Thames.
Determined to save him, the girls venture into the deep, and discover the enchanting Free Waters: a vast, glittering underwater city, home to mermaids and sirens. But the Free Waters are threatened by an evil Sea Queen. It is she who has Henry – and the girls must complete three treacherous and impossible magical tasks if they are to save his life …
An unputdownable and exciting new tale from the bestselling author of The Miraculous Sweetmakers: The Frost Fair.
Praise for The Miraculous Sweetmakers - The Frost Fair: -
”'A gloriously told, wonderfully wintry debut, Hastings' beautifully evocative historical novel is set during the Great Frost of 1683 and revolves around two girls drawn into the sinister world of a mysterious conjuror” - Waterstones, Books of the Year 2022
'Spooky and haunting - what struck me most about this historical fiction/fantasy story for children was the high quality of the writing' Philippa Gregory, bestselling author of The Other Boleyn Girl -
“This is perfect for cosy readings on chilly nights” The Week Junior’s Book of the Week -
”'An exciting and mysterious debut” - Editor’s Choice in The Bookseller
”'A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale of atonement” - Kirkus Magazine (USA)
”'A haunting story of loss and of love, this book crackles with icy atmosphere” - inews.co.uk, 30 best children’s books for Christmas 2022
”'A heartwarming, wintry treat of a read perfect to snuggle up with on cold, snowy days” - Hannah Gold, bestselling author of The Last Bear
”'A lovely, frosty debut that combines cosy details and a pacy adventure with thoughtful explorations of grief and responsibility” - Anna James, bestselling author of the Pages & Co. series
”'This book is unputdownable” - Laura Noakes, author of Cosima Unfortunate Steals a Star
”'Deep and dark and full of atmosphere and food and so gorgeously written - everyone should pick up a copy and be whisked away to the Frost Fair” - Zohra Nabi, author of The Kingdom Over The Sea
”'Spooky and haunting” - Philippa Gregory
”'Exciting and mysterious” - The Bookseller
”'A gripping, atmospheric, fantastical tale” - Kirkus
”'Just PERFECT! A beautiful frosty tale … I loved it” - Emma Carroll
”'Absolutely stunning … Real emotional depth alongside a fast-paced plot. Fantastic” - A F Steadman