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A Skinful of Shadows

by Frances Hardinge
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From the award–winning author of The Lie Tree, "a delicious combination of historical adventure, coming-of-age tale, and supernatural intrigue" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Sometimes, when a person dies, their spirit goes looking for somewhere to hide. Some people have space within them, perfect for hiding
Young Makepeace has learned to defend herself from the ghosts that try to possess her in the night, desperate for refuge, but one day a dreadful event causes her to drop her guard. And now there's a spirit inside her.
The spirit is wild, brutish, and strong, and it may be her only defense when she is sent to live with her father's rich and powerful family. There is talk of civil war, and they need people like her to protect their dark and terrible family secret. But as she plans to escape and heads out into a country torn apart by war, Makepeace must decide which is worse: possession—or death.
"Darkly splendid . . . a wonderful, resonant narrative whose subtlety and insight will challenge, entertain and enchant." —The Guardian
"A Skinful of Shadows is outlandishly creative and thoroughly blood-chilling. Her storytelling is visceral and unfurls at an exciting pace, making this novel a wonderful, weird and terrifying addition to her body of work." —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

"A book that only Hardinge could write . . . [a] masterful and spooky historical fantasy." —School Library Journal (starred review)
"Hardinge's writing is stunning, and readers will be taken hostage by its intensity, fascinating developments, and the fierce, compassionate girl leading the charge." —Booklist (starred review)
"Deliberate, impeccable, and extraordinary." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
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Publisher: ABRAMS, Inc.
Awards:

Kindle Book

  • Release date: March 31, 2022

OverDrive Read

  • ISBN: 9781683351061
  • File size: 2889 KB
  • Release date: March 31, 2022

EPUB ebook

  • ISBN: 9781683351061
  • File size: 2617 KB
  • Release date: March 31, 2022
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Kindle Book
OverDrive Read
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subjects

Fantasy Thriller Historical Fiction Young Adult Fiction

Languages

English

Levels

ATOS Level:5.9
Lexile® Measure:800
Interest Level:6-12(MG+)
Text Difficulty:3-4

From the award–winning author of The Lie Tree, "a delicious combination of historical adventure, coming-of-age tale, and supernatural intrigue" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Sometimes, when a person dies, their spirit goes looking for somewhere to hide. Some people have space within them, perfect for hiding
Young Makepeace has learned to defend herself from the ghosts that try to possess her in the night, desperate for refuge, but one day a dreadful event causes her to drop her guard. And now there's a spirit inside her.
The spirit is wild, brutish, and strong, and it may be her only defense when she is sent to live with her father's rich and powerful family. There is talk of civil war, and they need people like her to protect their dark and terrible family secret. But as she plans to escape and heads out into a country torn apart by war, Makepeace must decide which is worse: possession—or death.
"Darkly splendid . . . a wonderful, resonant narrative whose subtlety and insight will challenge, entertain and enchant." —The Guardian
"A Skinful of Shadows is outlandishly creative and thoroughly blood-chilling. Her storytelling is visceral and unfurls at an exciting pace, making this novel a wonderful, weird and terrifying addition to her body of work." —Shelf Awareness (starred review)

"A book that only Hardinge could write . . . [a] masterful and spooky historical fantasy." —School Library Journal (starred review)
"Hardinge's writing is stunning, and readers will be taken hostage by its intensity, fascinating developments, and the fierce, compassionate girl leading the charge." —Booklist (starred review)
"Deliberate, impeccable, and extraordinary." —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Expand title description text
Fantasy Thriller Historical Fiction Young Adult Fiction
  • Details

    Publisher:
    ABRAMS, Inc.

    Awards:

    Kindle Book
    Release date: March 31, 2022

    OverDrive Read
    ISBN: 9781683351061
    File size: 2889 KB
    Release date: March 31, 2022

    EPUB ebook
    ISBN: 9781683351061
    File size: 2617 KB
    Release date: March 31, 2022

  • Creators
  • Formats
    Kindle Book
    OverDrive Read
    EPUB ebook
  • Languages
    English
  • Levels
    ATOS Level: 5.9
    Lexile® Measure: 800
    Interest Level: 6-12(MG+)
    Text Difficulty: 3-4
  • Reviews
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