Description
When Mary’s father the fisherman is lost in a storm, Mary uncovers a terrible war between land and sea. To save her town from being swallowed by the waves, she must face the wild water that took her father and go on a journey like no other.
“Gareth Thompson’s atmospheric and haunting story is greatly enhanced by Hannah Megee’s beautiful and unusual illustrations.” Adèle Geras
A relaunch of a beautiful hardback book with full colour illustration, thick paper and an old-fashioned cloth spine. Children’s fantasy and magical realism for children aged 7 – 11.
Gareth Thompson
Gareth returned to his native Cumbria after a career in music journalism. Inspired by the dramatic landscapes around him, he began writing fiction. His three critically acclaimed novels, The great Harlequin Grim, Sunshine for the Sunless and The Anarchist’s Angel are published by Random House and explore hidden landscapes. The Sea Swallow is his first book for younger readers.
Hannah Megee
Hannah studied Fine Art at University and went on to study ‘Authorial Illustration’ as a postgraduate. Hannah won the commission to illustrate The Sea Swallow in a nationwide competition just weeks after finishing her course. Growing up by the sea, coastal imagery has always inspired her creativity. These excellent illustrations explore the natural force of the sea.
