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Splinter & Ash
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- Book Synopsis
- "A winning addition to boundary-defying heroines like Alanna of Trebond and Sir Callie." -Publishers Weekly (starred review)"An exciting, twisty story packed with everything you want from a fantasy adventure." -Anne Ursu, author of Not Quite a Ghost In New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp's immersive middle grade fantasy, two young misfits embark on a dangerous quest to save their kingdom-and each other. For fans of B. B. Alston's Amari and the Night Brothers, Soman Chainani's School for Good and Evil, and Tamora Pierce's Tortall books.On the eve of her twelfth birthday, all Princess Adelisa-Ash to her friends-wants to do is run away. The palace doesn't feel like home. Her mother is holding the war-torn kingdom together by a thread. Her brother bullies her. And the masked ball to celebrate her birthday turns into a nightmare when the nobles openly mock her.Then Ash meets Splinter. Fierce, brave, and adventurous, Splinter dreams of becoming a knight like her older brother, though only noble sons get to be squires. Until now.There's never been a princess's squire before, but Ash decides it's the perfect solution. Together, they can face the bullies, snobs, gossips, and disapproving families.But as their friendship grows, Splinter and Ash discover a deadly conspiracy of nobles planning to overthrow the queen. When Ash is kidnapped, Splinter must navigate long-held secrets and dangerous plots. Ash needs to be a princess who saves herself. And they both have to find a way back to each other to save the kingdom, together.The first in a trilogy, bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp's Splinter & Ash evokes the classic adventure and atmosphere of fantasies by Lloyd Alexander and Tamora Pierce and the fresh, inclusive lens of writers such as Rick Riordan, Angie Thomas, and Soman Chainani. It invites everyone-no matter who they are or what they look like-to fight for what they believe in.
- About The Author
- Marieke Nijkamp (she/they) is the author of the Splinter & Ash trilogy; Ink Girls, a middle grade graphic novel illustrated by Sylvia Bi, and its companion Clock Hands; and several books for young adults, which include #1 New York Times bestsellers, a critically acclaimed anthology, graphic novels, and comics. She studied philosophy and medieval history, and when she isn't writing, she loves to garden, roll dice, and daydream. Marieke Nijkamp lives and writes in Small Town, the Netherlands.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9780063326279
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Greenwillow Books, (17 July 2025)
- Number of Pages
- 368
- Weight
- 240.41 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 194 x 130 mm
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- Children's Fiction Children and Teenage: Adventure Fiction Children and Teenage: Contemporary Fiction Children and Teenage: Fantasy Fiction Children and Teenage: Romance and Relationships General Interests and Hobbies Children and Teenage: Places and peoples Personal and Social Topics Children and Teenage: Bullying, violence, abuse and peer pressure Children and Teenage: Disability, impairments and special needs Children and Teenage: Diversity, equality and inclusion Children and Teenage: Emotions, moods, feelings and behaviours Children and Teenage: LGBTQ+ Children and Teenage: Self-awareness and self-esteem