The Kingdom Over the Sea

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Enchanting, immersive and beautifully imagined. Once Id finished, I couldnt stop dreaming of this magnificent magical world A.F. Steadman, author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

A breathtaking adventure for fans of Kiran Millwood Hargrave, Sophie Anderson and Eva Ibbotson perfect for intrepid young explorers age 9+!

My own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter . . . Good luck, my brave girl.

When Yaras mother passes away, she leaves behind a letter and a strange set of instructions. Yara must travel from the home she has always known to a place that is not on any map Zehaira, a world of sorcerers, alchemists and simmering magic. But Zehaira is not the land it used to be. The practice of magic has been outlawed, the Sultans alchemists are plotting a sinister scheme and the answers Yara is searching for seem to be out of reach.
Yara must summon all of her courage to discover the truth about her mothers past and her own identity . . . and to find her place in this magical new world.

Reviews

Spellbinding storytelling - lyrical, heartfelt, and glittering with possibilities. -- Sophie Anderson * author of The House with Chicken Legs *
"A stunning story of the power of words and standing up for whats right. Absolutely magnificent." -- Lizzie Huxley-Jones
"Intricately-woven and wholly authentic." -- Aisha Bushby * author of A Pocket Full of Stars *
Pure alchemy on the page, every word woven with a spell of enchantment. I can't wait for a return trip to Zehaira. -- Zillah Bethell
A beautiful book. Sumptuous and compelling, it had me gripped from the very first page. A magical thing. -- Joanna Nadin
"Lyrical prose, strong characters and an utterly enchanting magical world." -- Abi Elphinstone
"Utterly mesmerising. I loved journeying with Yara!" -- A.M. Dassu
"Beautifully written and utterly captivating I loved it!" -- Sarah Crossan
"Steeped in elemental magic and myth, with brilliantly real characters and breath-catching tension, this is storytelling readers wont want to miss." -- Sarah Driver * author of The Huntress Trilogy *
One of the best childrens fantasy debuts Ive read in years. -- Anna James * author of the Pages & Co Series *
"A glorious debut brimming with magic and warmth. The Kingdom Over The Sea dazzled me every time I turned the page." -- Natasha Hastings
"Undoubtably a classic in the making.A rich, magical world that any child would long to get lost in." -- Sarah Underwood

Author Bio

Zohra Nabi grew up inventing stories for her two younger sisters. She studied law at Cambridge and Oxford universities, but secretly dreamed of being an author. Now she lives in London, browsing bookshops and writing magical adventures.The Kingdom over the Seais her first book.