Longlisted for the Branford Boase Award 2018 | One of Our Books of the Year 2017 | February 2017 Book of the Month | In a nutshell: icicle-beautiful story of a girl touched by magic | In a story of magic and ancient beings, Amy Wilson allows us all to dream of what it would be like to have special, elemental powers.
Owl has always wanted to know who her father is, but her mother has answered her questions only with folk stories. As she turns 12, the urge to find him is even deeper, as bizarre events disturb Owl’s ordinary teenage life. The truth is strange if wonderful: her father is none other than Jack Frost and Owl, half fay, shares some of his powers and trickster ways.
As her father pays the fairy price for his misdemeanours, Owl is in danger too. Mystery, fantasy and gentle romance, this story will cast its magic over young readers and is the perfect winter read.
Readers who enjoy stories of magic touching the human world will enjoy Abi Elphinstone’s Dream Snatcher books, Philip Womack’s Darkening Path trilogy, and Deep Water by Lu Hersey. ~ Andrea Reece
A Girl Called Owl is a fantastic wintry read, combining memorable characters, magic, adventure and, at its heart, the relationship between a young teenager and her mysterious, mischievous father. Inspired by the personifications of the seasons in folklore and ancient mythology, Amy Wilson has created an incredible debut novel with a difference, that will entrance and charm readers with its wit and warmth.
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A Girl Called Owl is a fantastic wintry read, combining memorable characters, magic, adventure and, at its heart, the relationship between a young teenager and her mysterious, mischievous father. Inspired by the personifications of the seasons in folklore and ancient mythology, Amy Wilson has created an incredible debut novel with a difference, that will entrance and charm readers with its wit and warmth.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed A Girl Called Owl and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
A Girl Called Owl features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Recommended Children's eBooks, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Featured Books for 9+ readers, Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories
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A Girl Called Owl was written by Amy Wilson and published by Macmillan Children's Books an imprint of Pan Macmillan
