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Discover a captivating blend of science fiction and environmental urgency in this brand new B-format paperback, ISBN: 9781529436419, published by Quercus Books in 2024. Shortlisted for prestigious awards including the Arthur C. Clarke Award and the British Science Fiction Association award for Best Novel, this novel delves into the desperate attempts of marine biologist Hana Ishikawa, who races against time to preserve the enchanting underwater ecosystems of the Great Barrier Reef. As the world grapples with the devastating effects of climate change, Hana's struggle highlights critical themes of environmental conservation and resilience.
Journey through the pages as we meet seventeen-year-old Judith Holliman, escaping the dreary confines of nineteenth-century Sydney Town. Accompanied by her naval captain father, Judith embarks on a voyage that reveals both the beauty and perils of her new world.
Follow Telma Velasco as she searches for the seemingly mythical leafy seadragon, a creature once thought to be extinct. In her quest, Telma uncovers sources of hope amidst the ruins of our planet. This enthralling narrative intertwines past, present, and future, serving as a poignant elegy to a world in peril while igniting a vision for a sustainable future.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529436419
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: Quercus Books
Description:
Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the British Science Fiction Association award for best novel, and the Kitschies Red Tentacle
Marine biologist Hana Ishikawa is racing against time to save the coral of the Great Barrier Reef, but struggles to fight for a future in a world where so much has already been lost.
Seventeen-year-old Judith Holliman escapes the monotony of Sydney Town during the nineteenth century, when her naval captain father lets her accompany him on a voyage, unaware of the wonders and dangers she will soon encounter.
Telma Velasco is hunting for a miracle in a world ravaged by global heating: a leafy seadragon, long believed extinct, has been sighted. But as Telma investigates, she finds hope in unexpected places.
Past, present and future collide in this powerful elegy to a disappearing world - and vision of a more hopeful future.
Journey through the pages as we meet seventeen-year-old Judith Holliman, escaping the dreary confines of nineteenth-century Sydney Town. Accompanied by her naval captain father, Judith embarks on a voyage that reveals both the beauty and perils of her new world.
Follow Telma Velasco as she searches for the seemingly mythical leafy seadragon, a creature once thought to be extinct. In her quest, Telma uncovers sources of hope amidst the ruins of our planet. This enthralling narrative intertwines past, present, and future, serving as a poignant elegy to a world in peril while igniting a vision for a sustainable future.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781529436419
Format: B-format paperback
Year: 2024
Publisher: Quercus Books
Description:
Shortlisted for the Arthur C. Clarke Award, the British Science Fiction Association award for best novel, and the Kitschies Red Tentacle
Marine biologist Hana Ishikawa is racing against time to save the coral of the Great Barrier Reef, but struggles to fight for a future in a world where so much has already been lost.
Seventeen-year-old Judith Holliman escapes the monotony of Sydney Town during the nineteenth century, when her naval captain father lets her accompany him on a voyage, unaware of the wonders and dangers she will soon encounter.
Telma Velasco is hunting for a miracle in a world ravaged by global heating: a leafy seadragon, long believed extinct, has been sighted. But as Telma investigates, she finds hope in unexpected places.
Past, present and future collide in this powerful elegy to a disappearing world - and vision of a more hopeful future.