Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly (English) Paperback Book

Description: Lalani of the Distant Sea by Erin Entrada Kelly A gorgeous adventure, inspired by Filipino folklore and from a Newbery Medal-winning author, about bravery, self-reliance and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description When Lalani Saritas mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea...Life is hard on the island of Sanlagita. To the west looms a vengeful mountain, one that threatens to collapse and bury the village at any moment. To the north, a dangerous fog swallows sailors who dare to venture out, looking for a more hospitable land. The women live in fear of the deadly menders disease, spread by the sharp needles they use to repair the mens fishing nets.When Lalani Saritas mother pricks her finger and falls ill, she gives twelve-year-old Lalani an impossible task - leave Sanlagita and find the riches of the legendary Mount Isa, which towers on an island to the north. But generations of men and boys have died on the same quest. How can a timid young girl survive the epic tests of the archipelago? Author Biography Erin Entrada Kelly was raised in Louisiana, but now lives in Delaware, near Philadelphia. She is a professor of childrens literature in the graduate fiction and publishing programs at Rosemont College, where she earned her MFA. She has a bachelors degree in womens studies and liberal arts from McNeese State University and an MFA in creative writing from Rosemont. Erin is a New York Times bestseller whose work has been translated into several languages. She received the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello, Universe. Netflix is currently in the process of adapting Hello, Universe into a feature film. Promotional A gorgeous adventure, inspired by Filipino folklore and from a Newbery Medal-winning author, about bravery, self-reliance and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path. Long Description A gorgeous adventure, inspired by Filipino folklore and from a Newbery Medal-winning author, about bravery, self-reliance and the choice between accepting fate or forging your own path. When Lalani Saritas mother falls ill with an incurable disease, Lalani embarks on a dangerous journey across the sea... Life is hard on the island of Sanlagita. To the west looms a vengeful mountain, one that threatens to collapse and bury the village at any moment. To the north, a dangerous fog swallows sailors who dare to venture out, looking for a more hospitable land. The women live in fear of the deadly menders disease, spread by the sharp needles they use to repair the mens fishing nets. When Lalani Saritas mother pricks her finger and falls ill, she gives twelve-year-old Lalani an impossible task - leave Sanlagita and find the riches of the legendary Mount Isa, which towers on an island to the north. But generations of men and boys have died on the same quest. How can a timid young girl survive the epic tests of the archipelago? Details ISBN1848129122 Author Erin Entrada Kelly Pages 400 Year 2019 ISBN-10 1848129122 ISBN-13 9781848129122 Format Paperback Publication Date 2019-09-03 Imprint Piccadilly Press Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 813.6 Language English AU Release Date 2019-09-03 UK Release Date 2019-09-03 Audience Children / Juvenile NZ Release Date 2020-01-06 Publisher Templar Publishing Audience Age 9-12 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:127190434;

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