The Wishing Bones by Michelle Lovric - ISBN: 9781444009972
Paperback
Venice is fading; can an orphan save its magic?

The Wishing Bones

$20.74

  • Paperback

    400 pages

  • Release Date

    23 July 2019

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Summary

A brand new exquisitely imagined historical fantasy novel set on the canals of Venice from award-winning author, Michelle Lovric for ages 9+

Venice in 1740, a serene and lovely city.

But look beneath the surface … step off the edge of what you think you know …

Young orphan Lily has grown up in a glum, prison-like convent. Her only freedom is walking the beautiful streets of Venice, dreaming of escape…of a family…of being loved.

Then someone tries to steal the b…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9781444009972
ISBN-10:1444009974
Author:Michelle Lovric
Publisher:Hachette Children's Group
Imprint:Orion Children's Books
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:400
Release Date:23 July 2019
Weight:333g
Dimensions:196mm x 130mm x 32mm
What They're Saying

Critics Review

I think this book deserves five out of five stars … I was swept away into its magical adventures.

A mysterious tale set in an alternate historical fantasy Venice - with mermaids - it is gripping, elegant and original - INDEPENDENT ON SUNDAY

With lyrical writing and an unputdownable plot this is something very special - Julia Eccleshare, lovereading4kids

About The Author

Michelle Lovric

Michelle Lovric divides her time between her apartments on the Thames and in Venice. She has published five novels for adults, of which THE REMEDY was longlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction. She combines her fiction work with editing, designing and producing literary anthologies including her own translations of Latin and Italian poetry. Her book ‘Love Letters’ was a New York Times best-seller.

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