A dazzling magical adventure from the Jhalak prize-shortlisted author of the The Shell Keepers. Eleven-year-old Marco is a storyteller. Back in Sri Lanka he loved creating epic tales, inspired by the world around him.
But here in England, struggling to fit in, he has abandoned these. When he discovers a star sapphire with a magical sprite inside, it brings him back to his stories and their power to shape the world around him. With the help of unlikely friends and his faithful dog, Marco must return the sprite to its home - and find his place in the world.
From the author of The Shell Keepers, shortlisted for the Jhalak Prize and longlisted for the Wainwright Prize An exciting middle-grade story of friendship and belonging - with a touch of magic For fans of Liu Sit, Jasbinder Bilan and Hannah Gold Perfect for readers aged 8 and up
PRAISE FOR THE SHELL
KEEPERS: 'A beautifully written, wildly imagined environmental adventure' SITA BRAHMACHARI 'A lovely book to read, especially aloud'
SCHOOL READING LIST
'A perfect choice for young readers aged 8+ who love treasure hunts, hidden worlds and stories with heart' PRENEUR WORLD 'A breathtaking, adventurous story'
BOOKS UP NORTH
'An enchanting, sun-soaked adventure with all the magic and mystery of The Borrowers'LANCASHIRE EVENING POST.
| ISBN: | 9781915947741 |
| Publication date: | 6th May 2027 |
| Author: | Truly Johnston |
| Publisher: | Chicken House an imprint of Scholastic |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 224 pages |
| Reading age: | 8+ |
| Genres: |
Children’s / Teenage fiction: Contemporary and urban fantasy Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Mythic fiction Traditional Tales Stories about Family and Friends |
A dazzling magical adventure from the Jhalak prize-shortlisted author of the The Shell Keepers. Eleven-year-old Marco is a storyteller.
The Sprite in the Sapphire is aimed at readers aged 8 and over.
The Sprite in the Sapphire features in the following genres: Children’s / Teenage fiction: Contemporary and urban fantasy, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Mythic fantasy / Mythic fiction, Traditional Tales, Stories about Family and Friends
Paperback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. Pre-order. 6th May 2027.
The Sprite in the Sapphire was written by Truly Johnston and published by Chicken House an imprint of Scholastic
The Sprite in the Sapphire has 224 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. Pre-order. 6th May 2027.