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Fly by Night

by Frances Hardinge
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Orphan sparks revolution in a goose-led escapade.

If you have a penchant for cunning protagonists and a world brimming with intrigue and insurrection, "Fly by Night" is tailored for you. It's not just an adventure story; it's a testament to the might of words and the spirit of change. Frances Hardinge weaves a tale that's both fantastical and sharp-witted. Engage with Mosca's journey and you may find yourself rooting for this clever child and her feathered friend amidst the chaos and charm of Mandelion.

  • Branford Boase Award (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Fly by Night

by Frances Hardinge
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ISBN: 9781509842339
Authors: Frances Hardinge
Publisher: Macmillan Children's Books
Date of Publication: 2018-02-08
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Chapter Books, Young Readers, Childrens Classics
Related Topics: Mystery, Adventure, Middle Grade, Fantasy
Goodreads rating: 3.78
(rated by 7259 readers)

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Fly By Night is the stunning debut novel from Frances Hardinge, author of the Costa Award winning The Lie Tree.As the realm struggles to maintain an uneasy peace after years of civil war and tyranny, a twelve-year-old orphan called Mosca Mye and her loyal companion, a cantankerous goose, are about to become the unlikely heroes of a radical revolution. Mosca is on the run, heading for the city of Mandelion. There she finds herself living by her wits among cut-throat highwaymen, spies and smugglers. With peril at every turn, Mosca uncovers a dark plot to terrorize the people of Mandelion, and soon merry mayhem leads to murder…Winner of the Branford Boase award, Fly By Night by Frances Hardinge has an unforgettable cast of characters and an inspiring message at its heart – sometimes the power of words can change the world.Fly By Night is followed by its thrilling sequel, Twilight Robbery.
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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

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This is a well-read book, which means that the previous owner probably really enjoyed it! The cover and pages may include moderate foxing and annotations, but the text is not obscured and still readable. Moderate cosmetic defects and minor water damage may be present on the edges of the book. For paperbacks, there may be multiple crease marks on the spine.

*Books may be missing bundle media (e.g. CD, e-book code), if included.

 

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Orphan sparks revolution in a goose-led escapade.

If you have a penchant for cunning protagonists and a world brimming with intrigue and insurrection, "Fly by Night" is tailored for you. It's not just an adventure story; it's a testament to the might of words and the spirit of change. Frances Hardinge weaves a tale that's both fantastical and sharp-witted. Engage with Mosca's journey and you may find yourself rooting for this clever child and her feathered friend amidst the chaos and charm of Mandelion.

  • Branford Boase Award (2006)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.