From The Publisher* | Molly grew up hearing the tales of Haviland Stout, her ancestor who discovered the dangerous magical spirits that inhabit the far corners of the world. Now, on the edge of the New World, in the British Dominion of Terra Nova, Molly and her family collect spirits aboard their airship, the Legerdemain. But when Molly captures a spirit that can speak and claims to have been Haviland's friend, her entire life is upended. What if everything she knows about the spirits, and her own history, is a lie? In her hunt for the truth, Molly will have to challenge the most powerful company in Terra Nova and find the courage to reshape her world. |
From The Publisher* | In this fantasy novel for middle-grade readers, Molly works with her family, collecting spirits on an airship. When she captures a spirit that can speak, she begins to think that everything she has been taught may be a lie. |
From The Publisher* | What if the spirits aren't monsters after all? |
From The Publisher* | Molly and her family collect spirits aboard their airship, the Legerdemain. But when Molly captures a spirit that can speak, her entire life is turned upside down. What if everything she knows about the spirits--and her own family's history--is a lie? |
Review Quote* | "Arbuthnott's debut novel is the first part of an original, fascinating tale that offers an unusual, magical spin on how far human beings will go to gain dominion over the world...Feisty young Molly will keep [readers] grounded in this page-turning mystical adventure." |