Marikit and the Ocean of Stars

Marikit and the Ocean of Stars
Caris Avendano Cruz
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Hardback
h210 x 137mm - 336pg
18 Oct 2022 US
International import eta 7-19 days
9780374389093
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Marikit is used to wearing recycled clothes. Her mother, the best seamstress in the barrio, has become an expert at making due ever since Marikit' s father and brother were lost at sea. But for her tenth birthday, all Marikit wants is something new. So when her mother gifts her a patchwork dress stitched together with leftover scraps from her workshop, Marikit vows to never wear it. That is, until the eve of her birthday, when shadow creatures creep into their home and upend the very life she knew. Marikit discovers that her dress is a map, one lovingly crafted to lead her to safety in the magical lands of the engkantos, where Marikit makes friends out of monsters and challenges the gods. With the help of her friends, including an exuberant firefly and a cursed boy, Marikit journeys through the land of the engkantos to find the key to saving her family.
Inspired by Filipino folklore and legends, this is an exciting quest full of heart. Through her choices and mistakes, Marikit finds courage and power, learns what is truly valuable, and comes to understand real sacrifice. . . A captivating tale of family, love, loss, and magic. --KirkusCruz has woven a constellation of folklore, love and whimsy to create a tender, glimmering tale that is sure to be an enduring classic. Destined to be a star on every shelf. --Roshani Chokshi, New York Times bestselling author of the Pandava seriesRadiant and lyrical. Marikit and the Ocean of Stars is woven with love, each line shimmering with beautiful words, forming a timeless story that will find a place in readers' hearts. --Julie Abe, author of the Eva Evergreen seriesMarikit and the Ocean of Stars is rich and magical, full of heart and imagination. A must-read for fans of mythical creatures, magical gods, and marvelous monsters. --Erin Entrada Kelly, winner of the 2018 Newbery Medal for Hello Universe and 2021 Newbery Honor for We Dream of Space "Marikit and the Ocean of Stars is a stunning, lyrical, and magical tale that is sure to become a new favorite. . . . A remarkable debut. " --Alex Aster, award-winning author of the Emblem Island series Full of rich detail and a tremendous heart, Marikit' s whimsical, immersive adventure is an absolute delight. --Amanda Foody, New York Times bestselling author of Wilderlore
Caris Avendano Cruz is a copywriter for internet brands and cool businesses, but her favorite things to write are magical stories led by kids of color. Marikit and the Ocean of Stars is her debut novel. She lives in Bulacan, Philippines and posts on Twitter and Instagram. Visit her website to learn more.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9780374389093
Published: 18 Oct 2022
Published In: United States
Imprint: Farrar Straus Giroux
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Format: Hardback
Height: 210mm
Width: 137mm
Spine: 21mm
Pages: 336

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