By Clare Harlow (author) , Karl James Mountford (illustrator) Part of the Tidemagic series
"The richly imagined and carefully crafted world of Shelwich is the perfect background for courageous Ista Flit’s magical adventure."
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A thrilling story of a very special magic and the effects it has. When the tides are low, the magic in Shelwich is subdued. The waves just murmur gently. But, when the tides are high, people disappear unexpectedly, magic runs wild and anything is possible – especially for Ista Flit.
Ista is a face-changer. She can transform her looks which helps her to stay hidden and stay safe. It also makes her a perfect detective, a vital characteristic when she sets out on a desperate search for her missing father.
Clare Harlow’s Shelwich is a richly imagined and carefully crafted place that is full of dubious characters and unwholesome intrigue. It is the perfect background for thoughtful, charming and courageous Ista Flit’s magical adventure.
Be swept away by an exquisite and unforgettable adventure from a stunning new talent in children's storytelling. Brimming with heart-thumping adventure, wild and unreliable magic, a dark mystery to be solved and a gang of courageous and plucky children battling powerful adults: this is the perfect magical read for fans of Northern Lights, The Unadoptables, The Hatmakers, Brightstorm and Orphans of the Tide.
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Meet Ista Flit. Daughter. Face-changer. Thief . . .
Amongst the cobbled streets and misty alleyways of Shelwich, magic rises and falls with the Tide. When the Tide is out, the magic ebbs to a low murmur. When the Tide is in, the magic is high - and Tide-blessings are at their strongest.
For most people, the Tide-blessing they are born with is nothing more than a simple party trick: eyes that change colour, or the ability to recite a poem backwards. Some, though, are blessed with more powerful gifts. Telepathy. Flight. Or, in the case of Ista Flit, being able to transform to look like someone else. Anyone else...
Ista has come to Shelwich in search of her missing father, and she'll do anything to find him - even work for Shelwich's most notorious thief. Then she meets Nat and Ruby, both struggling with their own search: Nat for his little brother, Ravi, and Ruby for her sister Saf. As more strange disappearances send shockwaves through the town, they must form a tentative friendship and draw on all the Tidemagic they can to unravel a mystery that leads to an old, abandoned theatre, and to the ancient caves beneath Shelwich. But what they find there will be far more than they have bargained for...
Watch author Clare Harlow introduce Tidemagic:The Many Faces of Ista Flit
‘Brisk action, fiendish political chicanery, and magic with an intriguing twist.’ - Kirkus Reviews
Once upon a time, Clare was an actor, touring theatres all over the UK and Ireland. A few years ago, she turned her love of storytelling from stage to page and became a writer, too. She lives in southeast London, where she spends a lot of time walking by the river in the hope that a little Tidemagic might rub off on her.
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An enjoyable exciting adventure in a magical world where everyone has a different special ability.
I enjoyed Tidemagic . The story is about Ista who has lost her father and is searching for him and other people who have gone missing. In this world there is lots of magic and everyone has a different magical ability but the magic gets weaker and stronger with the tide. It is an exciting adventure with lots of unexpected twists. I enjoyed the book more once Ista was working with Nat and Ruby and they made a good team. The end of the book made me want to keep reading to find out what happened, and I now want to read more about Ista’s next adventures!... Read Full Review
This book is like a treasure chest full of magical adventures just waiting to be discovered.
Get ready to dive into a world of wonder with Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit ! This enchanting book takes you on an epic underwater adventure alongside the curious and courageous Ista Flit. From shimmering mermaids to playful dolphins, every page is packed with magical creatures and thrilling escapades. With its vibrant illustrations and captivating storytelling, Tidemagic is a must-read for any young adventurer seeking excitement beneath the waves.... Read Full Review
It was the only book I read for three days, which is unusual for me as I usually read at least two.
I was excited at the start of the book because it was really captivating! It was the only book I read for three days, which is unusual for me as I usually read at least two.
The story is set in a place called Shelwich where everyone is born with a tide blessing. This means they have an individual extraordinary power, but this power will only work when the tide is up.
The main character is an eleven year old girl called Ista and she is a face changer.... Read Full Review
Be swept away by an exquisite and unforgettable adventure from a stunning new talent in children's storytelling. Brimming with heart-thumping adventure, wild and unreliable magic, a dark mystery to be solved and a gang of courageous and plucky children battling powerful adults: this is the perfect magical read for fans of Northern Lights, The Unadoptables, The Hatmakers, Brightstorm and Orphans of the Tide. Meet Ista Flit.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit and determined it is suitable for children aged 9-12 years old
Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit features in the following genres: Crime & Mystery, Adventure Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Debuts of the Month, Recommendations, Fantasy / Magical, Featured Books for 11+ readers, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Books Reviewed by our Reader Review Panels, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 9+ readers
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Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit was written by Clare Harlow and published by Puffin an imprint of Penguin Random House Children's UK
Tidemagic: The Many Faces of Ista Flit has 302 pages
Yes it is part of Tidemagic series
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