"A thrilling and original river set adventure."
September 2025 Debut of the Month
Effra and her little brother Fleet are larkers, finding treasures of all sorts in the mud and silt of the river where they make their home.
Effra’s been lonely since the death of her beloved Boppa and determined to look after Fleet, but she’s not prepared for the danger presented by the terrifying Rivermun, a cruel and malevolent river dweller, determined not only to exact revenge on those who’ve restrained him – Effra’s family included – but to take control of the whole river.
When he threatens Fleet, Effra has no choice but to stand up to him, though that brings her into contact with other equally terrifying inhabitants of the river.
One extra thing you should know about Effra, apart from the fact that she is brave, resourcefuland generous, she and her fellow larkers have developed gills and can breathe underwater.
The world Becca Rogers has created is wonderfully well described, its setting and its myths and history, and the characters leap off the watery pages. This is an original and thoroughly absorbing page-turner with a memorable protagonist and some unforgettable scenes.
An original, middle grade fantasy debut awash with adventure. A determined heroine and a sinister villain clash to reveal river lore in a watery world of fantastical creatures and colossal challenges.
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An original, middle grade fantasy debut awash with adventure. A determined heroine and a sinister villain clash to reveal river lore in a watery world of fantastical creatures and colossal challenges.In a time and place which might be now, people with gills, outcast Larkers, live in secret communities.They have houseboats along the river.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed The Girl With Gills and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
The Girl With Gills features in the following genres: Featured Books for 9+ readers, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Star Books, Stories about Family and Friends, Fantasy / Magical, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Magical realism / Magical fantasy, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
The Girl With Gills was written by Becca Rogers and published by Zephyr an imprint of Bloomsbury Publishing (UK)
The Girl With Gills has 265 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
