The Thief Who Sang Storms, Sophie Anderson
The Thief Who Sang Storms, Sophie Anderson
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The Thief Who Sang Storms

Author: Sophie Anderson

Narrator: Stephanie Willing

Unabridged: 11 hr 24 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/06/2023

Synopsis

An extraordinary tale of unity and friendship from the award-winning, internationally-bestselling author of The House With Chicken LegsThe Island of Morovia is shaped like a broken heart. The humans live on one side of the island, and the alkonosts -- the bird-people -- live on the other. But it wasn't always this way...Linnet wishes she could sing magic, like her father, Nightingale -- and bring the two sides of her island together again. For her land has been divided by a terrible tragedy, and Linnet has been banished with her father to the deepest swamps, leaving behind her best friends, Hero and Silver.So when her father is captured, Linnet must be brave and embark on a treacherous journey. Through alligator pools and sinking sands, she finds new friends. Yet without her singing magic, Linnet discovers something even more powerful. Something that could save her father, and heal the broken heart of her island once more...

About Sophie Anderson

Sophie Anderson grew up in Swansea, studied at Liverpool University, and has worked as a geologist and science teacher. She currently lives in England's Lake District with her husband and enjoys the freedom of homeschooling her three children, walking, canoeing, and daydreaming. She loves to write stories inspired by different folklores, cultures, and landscapes. Sophie is the author of The Girl Who Speaks Bear and The House With Chicken Legs.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Nicole on April 09, 2023

4,25/5 Niesamowicie dobra.......more

Goodreads review by Steph on January 02, 2022

I’ve just finished this and honestly, Sophie continues to blow me away with stories of bravery, friendship, community and honesty. Linnet’s story blew me away - a nation divided and a young girl who pledges to unite them. There’s so many incredible messages in this about unity, being kind and believ......more

Goodreads review by cecereads23 on February 20, 2022

Thank you for Usborne for allowing me to read this fantastic book. Sophie Anderson continues to blow me away with her skills of weaving a story and from the moment I first read house with chicken legs she was an autobuy author and this will continue to be. This book made me cry it hit my heart with i......more

Goodreads review by Claudio on January 06, 2025

"E se o poder de uma canção pudesse mudar o destino?!" A heroína desta história é a Pintarroxo, uma menina com penas que vive numa ilha dividida entre o medo e o preconceito, a magia e o encanto. Com uma narrativa que combina simbolismo e poesia, Sophie Anderson oferece-nos uma história que fala d......more

Goodreads review by Aleksandra on January 29, 2024

Sofi zablista u svakoj drugoj svojoj knjizi, u ovoj je stvarno njen sav talenat izašao na vidjelo, želeći da podsjeti ljude, kao i mnogo puta do sada (a često se zaboravlja), da jedino dobrota može da spasi svijet i naš i izmaštani, pa i nas same! 5⭐️ ovog puta i ne zaboravite da u sve što radite ut......more

Quotes

Praise for The Castle of Tangled Magic:"Anderson (The Girl Who Speaks Bear) writes an intimately cadenced adventure, rendering the magically charged setting a character of its own while emphasizing themes of perspective, family legacy, and following one's gut." -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for The Girl Who Speaks Bear:* "Marvelously charmed and charming." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "Readers will revel in this new fairy tale that borrows from the old to make something new." -- Booklist, starred review* "A gem of a fairy tale, Anderson's sophomore effort offers a dynamic, memorable cast with rich personalities amid lasting messages about belonging, graceful acceptance of aid, and the power of stories." -- Publishers Weekly, starred reviewPraise for The House with Chicken Legs:* "Heartbreaking, uplifting, and absolutely beautiful." -- Kirkus Reviews, starred review* "A thoughtfully crafted, macabre masterpiece." -- School Library Journal, starred review

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