Margo Lanagan writes novels and short stories, mainly
fantastical. Her work has won a slew of awards, including four
World Fantasy Awards, two premier's awards and two CBCA awards, and
been translated into many languages. Her most recent novel is Sea
Hearts, and her most recent collection of short stories is Singing
My Sister Down and Other Stories. The first two volumes of the
Zeroes YA superheroes trilogy (written with Scott Westerfeld and
Deborah Biancotti) were New York Times bestsellers, and the series
concludes in September with the third volume. Margo lives in
Sydney, writing in her backyard workroom and singing, reading,
cycling and swimming in her spare time.
Rovina Cai is an illustrator from in Melbourne, Australia. She
creates intriguing images that make you linger, hungry to know the
story behind them. Her work is often inspired by the past; from
fairy tales to gothic novels, these stories resonate with her
because they bring a little bit of magic and wonder to the present
day. Rovina has exhibited and worked internationally with clients
across a variety of genres, illustrating books, magazines, posters
and even a video game. In her spare time she can be found sketching
in museums, or working on eccentric craft projects.
"Image-driven and deeply emotional, this is a lyrical book about a
difficult topic that will speak to adults as much as it does to
children."--Booklist
"Lanagan's story holds out the hope that those who have experienced
trauma will find peace and solitude, and that they may discover
themselves again." --Publishers Weekly
"The brilliant speculative fiction author Margo Lanagan (Black
Juice, Seahearts) teams with young Melbourne illustrator Rovina Cai
to produce a stunning, seductive picture-book for older readers. .
. . While the text echoes the Brontes, Whitman and Yeats, the book
holds its own vision. Literary-leaning children, young teenagers
and fans of Neil Gaiman and Shaun Tan will adore the journey."
--Readings
"Cai's artwork brings each page to life; her haunting images and
use of soft hues complement the language and add to the overall
mood and atmosphere. Cai produced the cover illustration for
Lanagan's short-story collection Singing My Sister Down, and they
are proving to be a pairing as formidable as Neil Gaiman and Chris
Riddell. This book communicates on many levels. The layered meaning
makes it appropriate for older children and its lyrical nature and
gentle repetition will appeal to the young. All ages will love it
for its beauty." --Books & Publishing
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