Lampie
«Schaap is a famous illustrator in the Netherlands and her debut novel will illuminate children all around the world»
The Times 20 Children's Books for Summer
Every evening Lampie the lighthouse keeper's daughter must light a lantern to warn ships away from the rocks. But one stormy night disaster strikes. The lantern goes out, a ship is wrecked and an adventure begins. Les mer
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In disgrace, Lampie is sent to work as a maid at the Admiral's Black House, where rumour has it that
a monster lurks in the tower. But what she finds there is stranger and more beautiful than any monster.
Soon Lampie is drawn into a fairytale adventure in a world of mermaids and pirates, where she must fight with all her might for friendship, freedom and the right to be different.
Detaljer
- Forlag
- Pushkin Children's Books
- Innbinding
- Paperback
- Språk
- Engelsk
- ISBN
- 9781782692621
- Utgivelsesår
- 2020
- Format
- 20 x 13 cm
Anmeldelser
«Schaap is a famous illustrator in the Netherlands and her debut novel will illuminate children all around the world»
The Times 20 Children's Books for Summer
«Absorbing, old fashioned storytelling, reminiscent of The Secret Garden»
Sunday Times, Children's Book of the Week
«I am very glad to recommend this absolute gem»
Fiona Noble, The Bookseller, Book of the Month
«A dark, quirky fairy tale of a story - beautifully written and beautifully translated too. A free, fresh narrative style expertly combined with classic storytelling. I loved it»
Lucy Strange, author of Our Castle by the Sea
«I was swept away in a sea foam storm by the spectacular Lampie and the Children of the Sea... What a treasure trove of a book»
Hilary McKay author of 'The Skylarks' War'
«A fairy story with as many twists as a mermaid's tail - both dark-edged and charming. You won't be able to put it down»
Julia Golding, author of The Diamond of Drury Lane
«Lampie stood out... a dark-and-stormy-night of a fairytale that I absolutely loved»
Hilary McKay, Observer, Best Books of 2019
«Terrific. Deeply moving, yet never sentimental. It unfolds beautifully, with all the wonder and magic of the best fairy stories»
Tania Unsworth, author of The Girl Who Thought Her Mother Was a Mermaid
«It's a gripping and magical adventure, rich in fairytale elements»
Daniel Hahn, Books for Keeps, Books of the Year
«A mesmeric tale of fierce friendships and loyalty. So good it reads like folklore. A beautiful, captivating tale»
Emma Carroll, author of 'Letters from the Lighthouse'
«These pages are full of crashing waves, rocky beaches, pirates and mermaids. Once I picked the book up, I didn't set it down until I finished it with tears in my eyes, perhaps because it called to mind two beloved books from my own childhood: The Secret Garden and Treasure Island»
Eowyn Ivey, author of The Snow Child, in the New York Times
«An astonishing, mysterious seaswept story... Dazzles with darkness and glitters with light»
Cerrie Burnell, author of Harper and the Sea of Secrets
«Mermaids, pirates and fierce fights for freedom combine in a fast-paced fairytale»
Guardian
«An absolute delight... I just couldn't help but sit and read this from cover to cover in one sitting!»
Independent Book Reviews
«Such a marvellous story! One of those far too rare, perfect children's books»
Bookwitch
«The writing is atmospheric and lyrical, drawing on the traditions of storytelling and folklore and the illustrations are delightful. Essential reading for those who enjoy something a little different»
North Somerset Teachers’ Book Award Blog
«A salty and exhilarating fairy-tale adventure... highly recommended»
School Librarian Association
«A beautifully written fantasy book with echoes of The Secret Gardenabout mermaids, grief and forgiveness»
Angels and Urchins
«A spectacular debut... A fantastic book... Guaranteed pleasure»
Trouw
«There is tension, excitement and humour... A great story, which draws the reader in, and the characters are a delight, especially Lampie»
Books for Keeps
«Compelling, magical, moving: Annet Schaap's stunning debut has all of these qualities... A reading experience that no one over the age of ten should be denied»
***** De Morgen
«A grand and gripping fairy-tale adventure... Not only has Annet Schaap succeeded in constructing a captivating adventure that you will read in one sitting, she has also shown herself to be a writer with a touching, real story to tell»
NRC Handelsblad
«Some writers of children's books understand the art of creating characters that instantly capture your heart. Annet Schaap has succeeded in doing exactly this»
De Standaard
«A magical adventure»
The Week Junior
«Truly atmospheric and original stuff... Who can possibly resist the lure of a book so entangled and entwined with a love of the ocean. This is beautifully told and realised»
ReaditDaddy
«Sends an inspiring message of positivity and encouragement to those who fear failure or feel they are "different" and don't fit in»
The Week Independent Schools Guide