Verdigris Deep

by Frances Hardinge Narrated by Ann Beach

Overview

In the tradition of truly fantastic storytelling, Verdigris Deep is a darkly witty, utterly creepy and clever novel by Frances Hardinge, author of The Lie Tree.

Verdigris n. a blue-green rust that tarnishes ageing and forgotten copper coins, altering them entirely . . .

One evening, Ryan and his friends steal some coins from a well. Soon after, strange things begin to happen. Peculiar marks burn on Ryan's knuckles and light bulbs mysteriously explode. Then the well witch appears, with her fountains for eyes and gargled demands. From now on the children must serve her - and the wishes rotting at the bottom of her well.

'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now' - Patrick Ness, author of A Monster Calls.

Editorial Reviews

starred review Booklist

**STARRED REVIEW**
“There’s no denying Hardinge’s power as a storyteller, her ability to create beautiful, precise imagery, or her expectation that her readers will grasp the subtle ideas and reflections woven into the novel.”

starred review The Horn Book

**STARRED REVIEW**
“A deliciously creepy tale . . . There is a vividness and energy to Hardinge’s imagination that makes almost every moment of this absorbing story shine with light or glossy darkness.”

From the Publisher

**STARRED REVIEW**
“There’s no denying Hardinge’s power as a storyteller, her ability to create beautiful, precise imagery, or her expectation that her readers will grasp the subtle ideas and reflections woven into the novel.”
—Booklist, starred review

**STARRED REVIEW**
“Inescapably chilling . . . a dark, polished gem.”
—Publishers Weekly, starred review

**STARRED REVIEW**
“A deliciously creepy tale . . . There is a vividness and energy to Hardinge’s imagination that makes almost every moment of this absorbing story shine with light or glossy darkness.”

—The Horn Book, starred review

“Vivid and imaginative."—Kirkus Reviews

“Deliciously shiver-inducing . . . Fans of dark fantasies such as Neil Gaiman’s Coraline will find this tale irresistible.”
—School Library Journal

Product Details

BN ID:	2940171959548
Publisher:	Pan Macmillan
Publication date:	09/19/2019
Edition description:	Unabridged

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