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The Girl of Ink and Stars is a stunning debut, full of myth, magic and mapmaking. Hargrave has created an utterly original world, complete with political intrigue and fascinating myths and beliefs.
The fate of some characters were really sad surprises but its like you kind of feel happy for them since they went down doing what they believed would redeem themselves from the bad things they have done in the past. The writing is gorgeous and I loved how magical and mystical the world was whilst remaining firmly rooted in our world. I loved the mythology behind the story and how everything unfolded. The added magical realism elements were also really engaging for me. The Girl of Ink & Stars maps the journey of a courageous girl who, on her quest to learn the truth behind the legends of her island, may herself become legendary before her adventure concludes. Despite societal expectations for her gender, Isabella bravely forges ahead. When evidence surfaces that suggests something sinister is poised to devastate the island, Isabella could run for safety. Instead, she defies presumptions about her gender and delves into the darkest parts of the island, moving toward danger, rather than away from it. At this terrifying turn in her adventure, Isabella’s knowledge of maps and the stars is more important than ever. Forbidden to leave her island, Isabella Riosse dreams of the faraway lands her father once mapped. When her closest friend disappears into the island's Forgotten Territories, she volunteers to guide the search.I think Hargrave uses the island myth to great effect and is consistent and steady with her modern (within the book's context which has a 19th-century feel) parallels and revelations. She describes things perfectly, as one might expect from a poet, without overdoing the language, giving the reader just enough detail to share her vision. Many times, this vision becomes horrific, and we can feel the terror that Isabella and Lupe and Pablo must feel, but never is it graphically spelled out in grotesque detail. I find this blend of talent with restraint rare these days when so much in books and films is overdone so that absolutely nothing is left to the audience's imagination.
Il ritmo della narrazione è travolgente, incalzante anche se a tratti molto lento e noioso, rendendoti difficile rimanere concentrati a lungo. Winner of the Waterstones Children's Book Prize 2017, and the British Book Awards' Children's Book of Year 2017 This Teaching Ideas Based on the Book The Girl of Ink and Stars IDL Topic Web has been designed to support teachers looking to plan a topic around the Girl of Ink and Stars story. This resource is a great planning tool that will help you plan a variety of activities that will encourage your learners to reflect on themes that the story touches. This topic web has been developed by CfE experienced teachers and bundles together relevant Experiences and Outcomes to ensure it's relevant to the Scottish curriculum. The web also includes a range of 'I can...' statements and links to useful resources to support the planning of high-quality learning experiences. The resource is suitable for learners in P5-P7 working within Second Level of the Scottish Curriculum for Excellence. How do I undertake planning in interdisciplinary topics?really good book, shows me the power of friendship and how much bravery can cost you. the only criticism: it's quite a slow paced, hard going book to read for my 9 year old! although overall i would recommend this book for many ages though above 10. The Girl of Ink and Stars is one of those rare treasures that is as gorgeous on the inside as it is on the outside. After initially eyeing this up as a cover buy and then hearing nothing but incredible things about this book I finally jumped straight in and I loved every second. All the legends are true in this book. Yes they are. And there are so many monsters - both human and inhuman. After a while you even start looking over Isa's shoulder for her because nowhere is safe. Okay not really, but you do start holding your breath for her. Il linguaggio è semplice ma non per questo banale ed elementare, anche se è un romanzo fantasy la vicenda sembra quasi realistica, fatta ad eccezione per alcuni casi. The island of Joya and its history comes alive through Isabella's eyes and soon we are thrown into a vortex of events involving demonic beasts and hidden tunnels which until then had been thought to be just bedtime stories. With her lucid and clear style, Hargrave brings life and emotions to the intricacies of map-making quite efficiently. I never thought that this vocation can be as exciting as this.
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