The Kingdom over the Sea, Zohra Nabi
The Kingdom over the Sea, Zohra Nabi
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The Kingdom over the Sea

Author: Zohra Nabi

Narrator: Aysha Kala

Unabridged: 8 hr 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/06/2023


Synopsis

“Enchanting, immersive, and beautifully imagined.” —A.F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

“Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Tahereh Mafi” (Booklist), this lavish middle grade adventure follows a girl who must travel to a mystical land of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn, and flying carpets to discover her heritage and fulfill her destiny.

My own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter… Good luck, my brave girl.

When twelve-year-old Yara’s mother passes away, she leaves behind a letter and a strange set of instructions. Yara must travel from the home she has always known to a place that is not on any map—Zehaira, a world of sorcerers, alchemists, and simmering magic. But Zehaira is not the land it used to be. The practice of magic has been outlawed, the Sultan’s alchemists are plotting a sinister scheme—and the answers Yara is searching for seem to be out of reach.

Yara must summon all her courage to discover the truth about her mother’s past and her own identity…and to find her place in this magical new world.

About Zohra Nabi

Zohra Nabi grew up inventing stories for her two younger sisters. She studied law at Cambridge and Oxford universities, but secretly dreamed of being an author. Now she lives in London, browsing bookshops and writing magical adventures. She’s the author of The Kingdom Over the Sea series. 


Reviews

Goodreads review by kate on April 30, 2023

The Kingdom Over the Sea is the kind of book that has the power to transport you to a whole new world whilst you're sat at your desk during your lunch break or at home on the sofa on a chilly evening, which is exactly what it did for me. I flew through this fantastical adventure in just one day, a f......more

Goodreads review by Stephanie on March 05, 2023

Ohhhh I loved this book! It's so gorgeously written, warm and magical and intensely compelling, with an underlying structure that's satisfyingly rooted on classic fairytale beats but with a very modern heroine I absolutely adored. (One of my favorite lines in the first chapter: "Another twelve-year-......more

Goodreads review by Miniikaty on January 17, 2024

3,5 Reseña completa [URL not allowed] ¡Vaya cucada de libro! Ha sido genial adentrarme entre sus páginas sin conocer a penas nada porque me ha sorprendido para bien y lo he disfrutado como una enana. Con una ambientación árabe tipo Aladdin, un mundo nuevo repleto de magia, criat......more

Goodreads review by Aayuu on March 15, 2023

It's packed with magical elements, endearing characters, and surprising twists and turns. I had no idea I'd have so much fun following Yara's adventures; at first, I was sceptical, but it was all worth it by the end. Yara's friendship with others is endearing, and there is a strong family element to......more

Goodreads review by Sarah on May 06, 2023

Such a wonderfully imaginative debut. Can't wait to see where the story goes.......more