Lilly Melkun is out fishing with her sea-cat when the bloodthirsty Reavers come raiding - and steal the Prime Minister's daughter. Her village blamed, Lilly decides to find the girl. Off she sails in secret with a ransom - an extraordinary talking jewel. But nothing can prepare her for what happens next . . .
what happens next...
Lilly Melkun is out fishing when the bloodthirsty Reavers come raiding and kidnap the Prime Minister's daughter. With her village blamed, Lilly sets sail to find the girl with a ransom: a talking jewel. Winner of the 2008 Times/Chicken House Children's Fiction Competition, featuring a flooded world and themes of loyalty, friendship and courage. '... an amazing, accomplished story...' Malorie Blackman. Ages: 9+.