Book description
Edward's vision of a land far across the sea brings him hope that his
father is alive and well, and didn't perish in the storm. If only he
could reach the island and look for Dad. When he rescues Bur, the
mysterious young man from the waves, Edward is given the chance to
attempt the perilous quest, but time is fast running out . . .
Patricia Elliott was born in London, but grew up in Europe and the Far
East. A voracious reader since childhood (where she had the resources of
ten different school libraries), she also made up ghost stories to scare
her friends! As an adult, she worked in publishing in London and in a
children's bookshop in New York. She now teaches a course in children's
literature at an adult education college, and is writing further novels.
She lives in Barnes with her husband and two sons. Her first book, The
Ice Boy, won the Fidler Award for a first novel, was shortlisted for the
Branford Boase Award and the West Sussex award. Her second novel,
Murkmere, was longlisted for the Guardian Children's Fiction Award.
