Curse of the Dearmad
by Emma Mylrea and Hannah Jessie
ISBN: 9781913230197
Curse of the Dearmad is a gripping middle-grade fantasy novel from debut author Emma Mylrea. A perfect blend of magic and realism, this is a tale of family, friendship, love, and betrayal.
Living in the ordinary world is anything but ordinary for twins Percy and Nell Shearwater. After all, Percy is not like most eleven-year-old boys. Most eleven-year-old boys don’t have gills.
When the grip of death tightens its hold on the twins’ mother, Percy resolves to do whatever it takes to find a cure. But what if that means embarking on a secret and treacherous journey through uncharted waters, to the island of Doona… an island which some say doesn’t even exist?
While Percy confronts the perils of the sea to save his dying mother, Nell will need to rely on her own mysterious gift if she is to have any chance of seeing her brother again. There’s just one thing that lies in her way: the Curse of Dearmad…
About The Author
Emma Mylrea grew up mostly in the Peak District, in a little house with a big fire and not many neighbours. She graduated with a degree in English Literature from The University of Manchester and splits her time between writing and teaching. Emma lives in Manchester with her husband, two children, dogs Kiki and Molly, and long-suffering cat Kipper. Curse of the Dearmad is Emma Mylrea’s first novel.