The Sky Beneath the Stone

Thirteen-year-old Ivy North is an adventurer, but she's afraid to go outside. When her brother is transformed into a kestrel by a powerful sorcerer, Ivy is the only one who can rescue him. She emerges in Underfell, an enchanted realm that seems like the Lake District, but is dangerously different. With the help of an unexpected new friend, Ivy must gather all her courage to navigate a path across the world and break the spell before her brother becomes a bird forever. The Sky Beneath the Stone is a soaring journey of family, friendship, overcoming fear, and realizing that we are never as lost as we think we are.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 24 February 2022
Publisher: Floris Books

Thirteen-year-old Ivy North is an adventurer extraordinaire. She can set up a tent in a mere four minutes, has a thorough knowledge of the local terrain, and is an expert map reader. However, there's a significant obstacle in her way. Despite her adventurous spirit, Ivy is petrified of venturing outside.

But when her younger brother, Max, is magically transformed into a kestrel by a powerful sorcerer, Ivy becomes the only one capable of rescuing him. Determined to save her brother, Ivy bravely follows him through a mysterious hole in the garden wall, emerging into the enchanting realm of Underfell. At first glance, Underfell resembles the picturesque Lake District that Ivy is familiar with, but it holds a dangerous secret.

As Ivy navigates her way through this extraordinary world, she must confront her deepest fears and overcome her dread of being in the open. Along the way, she encounters powerful fairies with wings that soar through purple skies, and a ghostly spectre that follows her every step. With the help of an unexpected new friend, Ivy embarks on a mission to break the spell that has transformed her brother into a bird forever.

The Sky Beneath the Stone is a captivating and beautifully written fantasy adventure that takes readers on a soaring journey of family, friendship, and self-discovery. Author Alex Mullarky introduces a fresh and exciting talent in children's fiction with this debut novel.

Weight: 290g
Dimension: 131 x 199 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781782507871