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The Whisperling
The Whisperling (Related to this series)
- Author
- Hayley Hoskins
- Narrator
- Eleanor Bennett
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Publish Date
- 1 September 2022
- Run Time
- 7 hours 29 minutes
- Format
- Audiobook
What to expect
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A thrilling and mysterious adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Robin Stevens, and Jenni Spangler.
When you're dead, you're dead. When you're gone, you're gone.
Unless, of course, you're not.
And that's where I come in.
1897.
Twelve-year-old Peggy Devona is a Whisperling: someone who can speak with the dead. It's a rare skill that she tries to keep secret from the rest of her quiet village, who fear anyone different.
But when her best friend is accused of murder and thrown in prison, Peggy realises she must use her abilities to save Sally - and solve the case.
Travelling to her uncle's psychic emporium, she finds herself surrounded by new friends, new enemies . . . and new spirits.
Time is running out, and each day Peggy draws nearer to the truth also brings Sally one step closer to the gallows . . .
© Hayley Hoskins 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
Critics Review
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I laughed, I shed a tear, I loved the brilliant ending (with the tantalising hope of a sequel). One of the best debuts I've read in YEARS!
Emma Carroll
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A thrilling Gothic page-turner
Jacqueline Wilson
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A captivating and spine-tingling read. . .paints a vivid picture of the Victorian era
BookTrust
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The dark of this Gothic adventure is brightened by the sparky resilience of its characters...it sends multiple shivers down the spine and delivers thrilling twists along the way
LoveReading4Kids
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Atmospheric & gripping as well as witty. Loved the gothic girl power of Peggy
Lucy Brandt, author of Leonora Bolt
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Details
- Author
- Hayley Hoskins
- Narrator
- Eleanor Bennett
- Duration
- 7 hours 29 minutes
- Release Date
- 1 September 2022
- ISBN
- 9780241594780
- Format
- Audiobook
- Publisher
- Penguin Random House Children's UK
- Genre
- Children’s / Teenage fiction: Historical fiction, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Horror and ghost stories, chillers, or other scary supernatural stories, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Witches, wizards and magicians
Synopsis
Brought to you by Puffin.A thrilling and mysterious adventure in a dark and dangerous Victorian world, perfect for fans of Emma Carroll, Robin Stevens, and Jenni Spangler.When you're dead, you're dead. When you're gone, you're gone.Unless, of course, you're not.And that's where I come in.1897.Twelve-year-old Peggy Devona is a Whisperling: someone who can speak with the dead. It's a rare skill that she tries to keep secret from the rest of her quiet village, who fear anyone different.But when her best friend is accused of murder and thrown in prison, Peggy realises she must use her abilities to save Sally - and solve the case.Travelling to her uncle's psychic emporium, she finds herself surrounded by new friends, new enemies . . . and new spirits.Time is running out, and each day Peggy draws nearer to the truth also brings Sally one step closer to the gallows . . .© Hayley Hoskins 2022 (P) Penguin Audio 2022
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