Description
Winner of the inaugural Chicken House/London Times Children’s Fiction Competition, Reavers’ Ransom by Emily Diamand is a witty, thrilling adventure for middle-grade readers. In a 23rd-century England mostly submerged by rising seas, resourceful Lilly sets out on a daring mission after raiders attack her village and kidnap the Prime Minister’s daughter.
Joined by her loyal first mate Cat and a mysterious talking jewel, Lilly sails in secret to rescue the girl. Along the way, she forms an uneasy alliance with Zeph, a rebellious raider boy, and faces treacherous pirate tribes, clever traps, and high-seas danger. Packed with humor, clever twists, and heart, Reavers’ Ransom is a captivating story of courage, ingenuity, and friendship.
