Bøger af Cerrie Burnell

From Cerrie Burnell, author of Wilder than Midnight, comes a gorgeous brand new tale of spellbinding magic, wild adventure and the power of friendship and courage.In the Kingdom of Veniera is a mystical place called 'the ether', where subjects can find the magical strands afforded to their place in society. Most magic is good, but there are also dark enchantments, extremely rare, only to be used in the most desperate of times. . .Fifteen years ago, two babies were born to very different families. But both girls were born without their right hands and, as they grew up, their matching long dark hair, sparkling green eyes and disabilities make it tricky to tell them apart.Neva grew up to be a talented thief, able to cast enchantments she shouldn't. She also longs to be an opera singer, but lacks the confidence to step into the spotlight.Aria is the last princess of her tragic family. She can only access one golden strand, a royal enchantment. Though she's a brave girl, her secret lack of magic makes the kingdom extremely vulnerable to foes.Though they were expected to lead very different lives, a chance encounter one midsummer's eve will entwine Aria and Neva in a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change their fates forever.

The final book in the magical Unicorn Seekers series by BBC disabilityambassador, Cerrie Burnell!Elodie and the Unicorn Seekers must race through the winding canalsof Venice to save Delphi from a terrible fate.

Elodie Lightfoot and her friends are Unicorn Seekers. They can seeunicorns, feel their magic and, most importantly, are determinedto protect them. So when a snow-white unicorn with a blue mane appears running throughthe streets of south London, they know something is wrong.

From celebrated children's author Cerrie Burnell comes a new, wonderfully inclusive, magical tale set in the whimsical world of Wilder than Midnight. Long ago, on a winter's eve, two sisters walked into a wolf-wild wood but only one returned. . . The Faraway Wood is full of twisting thorns and sharp teeth. Stirring with myth and music. It's the perfect place for bandits, thieves and secrets to hide. Until a prince goes missing. Lilac is a strong girl, happy with her found family, yet searching for her sister. Clover is a determined girl, eager to find what's been lost to her, though scared to leave her village. Hester is a smart girl, one step ahead of trouble, and ready for adventure. Together, they will unite the realm. Praise for Wilder than Midnight:'Guaranteed to bring beauty, magic and joy into the hearts of all who read it' - Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs'Pure fairytale magic with so many twists' - Jasbinder Bilan, author of Asha and the Spirit Bird'[a] book about love and friendship and driving your own destiny in the face of prejudice. But mostly, it's a story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance' - Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

"Harper and the Night Forest is a splendid book that will steal your heart and fill you with hope all at the same time. It is magical, cute and full of adventure and fun too." —Big Book Little Book Harper is on a mission! Rumor tells of the mysterious Ice Raven who lives among the ebony trees, singing a magical song that can melt even the hardest of hearts.Now the Wild Conductor wants to capture this mythical bird and create the greatest orchestra ever known. So Harper and her friends set off to find the Ice Raven.Their journey takes them through the mysterious Night Forest where fairy tales are more than they seem to the City of Singing Clocks.But soon Harper realizes she faces a terrible dilemma. Should a wild, free creature like the Ice Raven ever be tied down?The third book in the Harper series continues to spin tales of whimsy and wonder for Harper and her friends. Full of friendship, music, fairy tales, and magic, and featuring a diverse cast, brought to life through stunning illustrations, this is a book to be shared and treasured.

“This lushly-written, enchanting salute to magic, music and adventure is so intriguing . . .” –Nancy Krulik, New York Times bestselling author of Katie Kazoo and Project Droid Once there was a girl named Harper who had a rare musical gift. She heard songs on the wind, rhythms on the rain, and hope in the beat of a butterfly’s wing. Harper lives in the City of Clouds, an enchanting place where it rains every day and an umbrella is always a good idea. With her Aunt Sassy, her beloved cat, Midnight, and all of her neighbors in the Tall Apartment Block, every day is full of possibility. But when every cat in the city goes missing—including Midnight—Harper is determined to find all of the precious pets. And she’ll need a magic, flying umbrella to help in her search. Recruiting friends from her building to help, the magic umbrella whisks them into the sky on the trail of the cats and adventure. They stumble on the Midnight Orchestra—tabbies on triangle, Siamese singing, Persians on piccolo—all under the direction of its fearsome, wild conductor. But can the group use their talents, quick thinking, musical skill, and a little magic to stage a rescue like no other?Harper and the Scarlet Umbrella is a spellbinding tale of friendship, music, and magic featuring a diverse cast, brought to life through stunning illustrations. A perfect book to be shared and treasured.

"e;An absolutely enchanting tale . . . I adored it."e; Tamzin Merchant, author of The HatmakersA bold and evocative new adventure novel from Cerrie Burnell, celebrating difference and found family. Perfect for fans of Sophie Anderson, Katherine Rundell and Catherine Doyle. Silverthorne is a place of secrets. A forest of twisting paths and tangled thorns. A castle with locked towers and whispers of tragedy. A village trapped between terrors known and unknown. But something is stirring in the leaves . . .Saffy is a good girl, tired of being told to stick to the forest paths, and always follow the rules.Aurelia is a hidden girl, locked in a castle tower, dreaming of escaping the fate she's told awaits her.Wild Rose is a fierce girl, raised by wolves, full of spells and fearlessness and cunning.Together, they will change life in Silverthorne forever."e;Wildly exciting and wickedly whimsical . . . a story as warming and delicious as stolen porridge."e; Hana Tooke, author of The Unadoptables"e;One of the most delightful stories I've read in years. Burnell's writing sparkles like starlight, guiding you through a wild fairy tale brimming with friendship, magic and hope."e; Maria Kuzniar, author of The Ship of Shadows series"e;A story of girls, glorious girls, in all their feisty, feminine brilliance."e; Nizrana Farook, author of The Girl Who Stole an Elephant

In a world where magic is forgotten and unicorns walk the earth unseen, a young girl discovers she is a Unicorn Seeker - able to see unicorns and feel their magic. But while these exciting powers bring adventure, they also bring danger...

Mia has come to live with her Grandma in a land of forests and snow. It isn't at all like her old life in the city, and at first she feels very different from the new children she sees. But when she watches the snow falling around her one night, Mia realises that she is just like one of the snowflakes - unique and perfect in her own way.

This book brings together 34 disabled artists, thinkers, athletes and activists from past and present.

An enchanting tale of miraculous escapes, starlit carnivals, and magnificent ice bears-set in the magical frozen north.