The Castle in the Sea by Mardi McConnochie (English) Hardcover Book

Description: The Castle in the Sea by Mardi McConnochie Twins Annalie and Will Wallace return in this action-packed sequel to the stunning cli-fi novel The Flooded Earth. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Twins Annalie and Will Wallace return in this action-packed sequel to the stunning cli-fi novel The Flooded EarthIts been months since their father, Spinner, disappeared after the Admiralty tore apart his workshop and sent him into hiding, but Annalie and Will are determined to find him, whatever the cost. With the help of new friends Essie and Pod (and talking parrot, Graham), the siblings use the decoded clues Spinner left behind to track his movements, sailing around the world in search of his old scientific colleagues.But the Admiralty is still in hot pursuit, and the sea might be the biggest threat of all. As the children battle massive storms, menacing marines, and pirates out to steal anything (and anyone) they can, the twins and their friends discover new levels of strength, determination, and ingenuity within themselves. They also begin to wonder if theyll ever catch up to Spinner, or if the dangers they encounter along the way will seal their fates first.The Castle in the Sea is the sequel to the 2019 Green Earth Award-winning novel The Flooded Earth Author Biography Mardi McConnochies novels for young readers include Dangerous Games and Melissa, Queen of Evil, which won an Aurealis Award, Australias premiere award for speculative fiction. She is also an award-nominated author of four adult novels. She lives in Sydney, Australia, with her partner, James Bradley, and their two daughters Review Praise for The Castle in the SeaPublishers Weekly "Noteworthy Novel Sequels: June 2019" selection"As in the first book, this sequel offers commentary on the refugee crisis, often using humor to alleviate the tense material, but McConnochie also delivers higher stakes, daring escapes, wild storms, and pirate battles in a second adventure sure to please young thrill-seekers."—Booklist"Readers will be engrossed in this action-packed adventure story and will eagerly await the next installment. VERDICT A satisfying, high-stakes sequel."—School Library Journal"This equally fast-paced, action-driven sequel to The Flooded Earth...begins to explore the scientific and ethical challenges of climate-altering technology, leaving plenty of questions to be resolved in the next volume."—The Horn Book Magazine"A post-apocalyptic disaster story with the cozy feel of Swallows and Amazons."—Kirkus Reviews"The Castle in the Sea continues the highly suspenseful adventure, strong characterization, and intriguing speculation on a very real-seeming future that made The Flooded Earth so satisfying....But again, it is the incredible and thrilling pace of the story, and the almost effortless flow for the reader, that make this book as likeable and compelling as it is profound and thought-provoking....The final installment in the trilogy cannot come too soon! Highly Recommended."—CM Magazine"Rating E...The Castle in The Sea will keep you diving in for more."—Resource Links"This is a story of resilience and determination as the four children use the resources and skills they have as they deal with new and often frightening situations. The terrible strength of water arises more than once here, and they learn to look for solutions that are not always the obvious ones....Looking forward to the third book."—Canadian Bookworm"There was a lot of science in this book…[T]he kids had to solve their problems using the things they found in nature. Since they were on a boat, there were many nautical problems, such as sailing without any wind and navigating through a storm. This is a great way to teach kids how to solve their problems anywhere. I really enjoyed this story!"—Jill Jemmett Review Quote Praise for The Castle in the Sea Publishers Weekly "Noteworthy Novel Sequels: June 2019" selection "As in the first book, this sequel offers commentary on the refugee crisis, often using humor to alleviate the tense material, but McConnochie also delivers higher stakes, daring escapes, wild storms, and pirate battles in a second adventure sure to please young thrill-seekers."--Booklist "Readers will be engrossed in this action-packed adventure story and will eagerly await the next installment. VERDICT A satisfying, high-stakes sequel."--School Library Journal "This equally fast-paced, action-driven sequel to The Flooded Earth ...begins to explore the scientific and ethical challenges of climate-altering technology, leaving plenty of questions to be resolved in the next volume."--The Horn Book Magazine "A post-apocalyptic disaster story with the cozy feel of Swallows and Amazons."--Kirkus Reviews " The Castle in the Sea continues the highly suspenseful adventure, strong characterization, and intriguing speculation on a very real-seeming future that made The Flooded Earth so satisfying....But again, it is the incredible and thrilling pace of the story, and the almost effortless flow for the reader, that make this book as likeable and compelling as it is profound and thought-provoking....The final installment in the trilogy cannot come too soon! Highly Recommended."--CM Magazine "Rating E... The Castle in The Sea will keep you diving in for more."--Resource Links "This is a story of resilience and determination as the four children use the resources and skills they have as they deal with new and often frightening situations. The terrible strength of water arises more than once here, and they learn to look for solutions that are not always the obvious ones....Looking forward to the third book."--Canadian Bookworm "There was a lot of science in this book...[T]he kids had to solve their problems using the things they found in nature. Since they were on a boat, there were many nautical problems, such as sailing without any wind and navigating through a storm. This is a great way to teach kids how to solve their problems anywhere. I really enjoyed this story!"--Jill Jemmett Description for Sales People The first book in the series, The Flooded Earth, was a Junior Library Guild selection Speculative fiction about massive flooding is timely as readers process news about rising sea levels and increasingly frequent disasters Appears to be on the edge of a trend for books about a post-flood Earth, including Disney-Hyperions The Light at the Bottom of the World for 2019 Fast-paced adventure including ever-popular elements such as pirates, sailboats, daring escapes, and children thwarting corrupt authority Believable and thoughtfully conceived speculative fiction set in the near future with somewhat advanced technology that is still recognizable as a logical progression of todays tech Award-winning author Description for Press or Other Media Twins Annalie and Will Wallace return in this action-packed second instalment in the thrilling Flooded Earth cli-fi trilogy. With a couple of friends joining them aboard their small sailboat, the twins continue their mission to find their missing father while battling raging seas, conniving pirates, and a corrupt Admiralty determined to bring them down. Description for Library Twins Will and Annalie Wallace continue to search for their missing father in this thrilling sequel to the cli-fi novel The Flooded Earth (a Junior Library Guild selection). As the Admiralty closes in, Will, Annalie, and their friends Essie and Pod must evade capture - and pirates - while tracking Spinners movements around the world in their small sailboat. But the sea, with its tempestuous weather and hidden dangers lurking below the surface, might be their biggest threat of all. Details ISBN1772780839 Author Mardi McConnochie Short Title CASTLE IN THE SEA Pages 304 Audience Age 9-12 Publisher Pajama Press Language English ISBN-10 1772780839 ISBN-13 9781772780833 Format Hardcover DEWEY FIC Series The Flooded Earth Year 2019 Publication Date 2019-06-14 Series Number 2 Imprint Pajama Press Place of Publication Toronto Country of Publication Canada Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124954199;

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