The Notted Island
The Notted Island by Katherine Child is a beautifully illustrated middle-grade story published by Flying Eye Books on October 7, 2025. This edition, featuring 144 pages, presents a narrative centered around kindness and determination, following a young girl named Umbertiska Lupp as she navigates a world that has long been devoid of color. In Last Island, where the Automated Night Sky salesman has arrived, Umbertiska takes it upon herself to embark on an adventure to restore unity and vibrancy to her home.
Readers will find a captivating tale that blends elements of action and adventure with themes from fairy tales and fantasy. The story unfolds as Umbertiska, armed with her pockets full of cake, confronts the challenges posed by the Notte’s mistakes. The book is adorned with stunning illustrations that transition from black and white to color, enhancing the narrative experience. This gold-foiled hardback edition, complete with a matching gold ribbon marker, serves as an engaging read for young adventurers.
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A stunningly illustrated middle-grade story of kindness, determination, a night sky salesman and a young girl named Umbertiska Lupp.
For a very long time, the world was black and white…
Last Island is struggling. Colour has not reached them, their Notte is making mistake after mistake and now an Automated Night Sky salesman has come to town.
It’s time for Umbertiska Lupp, a young islander with pockets full of cake, to take matters into her own hands and embark on an adventure to bring unity and color to Last Island.
This beautiful gold-foiled hardback is filled with breathtaking illustrations that transition from black and white to color, complete with a matching gold ribbon marker. This is the perfect gift for any intrepid young reader.
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