Fly by Night
Fly by Night by Frances Hardinge, published by HarperCollins on May 1, 2006, is a captivating tale set in a world where books hold perilous power. The story follows twelve-year-old Mosca Mye, who is confined by her cruel uncle and finds solace only in her pet goose, Saracen. Gifted with the ability to read, Mosca’s life takes a dramatic turn when she encounters Eponymous Clent, a charming con man who shares her passion for words. Together, they embark on a journey filled with deceit and danger, navigating secret societies and encountering a host of intriguing characters.
Readers will discover a richly woven narrative that explores themes of friendship, adventure, and the significance of language. As Mosca and Clent delve deeper into their escapades, they confront the risks associated with their love for words, revealing the complex relationship between knowledge and danger. This edition spans 496 pages and is presented in English, offering an imaginative experience that appeals to fans of fantasy and children’s fiction alike.
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Twelve-year-old Mosca Mye hasn’t got much. Her cruel uncle keeps her locked up in his mill, and her only friend is her pet goose, Saracen, who’ll bite anything that crosses his path. But she does have one small, rare thing: the ability to read. She doesn’t know it yet, but in a world where books are dangerous things, this gift will change her life.
Enter Eponymous Clent, a smooth-talking con man who seems to love words nearly as much as Mosca herself. Soon Mosca and Clent are living a life of deceit and danger — discovering secret societies, following shady characters onto floating coffeehouses, and entangling themselves with crazed dukes and double-crossing racketeers. It would be exactly the kind of tale Mosca has always longed to take part in, until she learns that her one true love — words — may be the death of her.
Fly by Night is astonishingly original, a grand feat of the imagination from a masterful new storyteller.
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