Bardzo wartościowa ksiazka, właśnie takie chciałabym widzieć na półce w biblioteczce moich dzieci, a także w swojej.

Kiran Millwood Hargave zabiera nas na przygodę przez historyczną Sienę wraz z rodzeństwem Sofią i Erminen, którzy po tym jak uprowadzono ich matkę, postanawiają ją od odnaleźć. Before she leaves for the town, she gifts her daughter a beautiful bone necklace, telling her that it is important and she must keep it safe. When mamma is arrested both children are sent to orphanage where Sofia finds a strength she didn’t know she had and meets a young boy who lives in the tunnels under the city.

Kiran Millwood Hargrave takes us on an adventure through historic Siena alongside siblings Sofia and Ermin, who only wish to be reunited with their mother after the city guards stole her away. Nie czytając blurba byłam zaskoczona już w 1/3 treści, później zadawałam sobie pytanie jak to wszystko może się skończyć. Nie będzie spojlerem jak napisze ich mama wychodzi do miasta, i to miał być ostatni taki wypad, lecz nie wraca i nasi młodzi bohaterowie postanawiają iść i odnaleźć Ją.

I had previously read the girl of ink and stars and the island at the end of everything, so I opened it expecting it not to be able to beat them. In an Italian city ravaged by plague, Sofia's mother carves beautiful mementoes from the bones of loved ones. My only wish was that I'd been able to learn more about the captivating world and characters that Hargrave has created! I loved seeing her taking the high road when presented with a difficult choice, and the choices she makes.The start was a bit confusing for me but it all soon started to make sense and I got Jordan's more artsy bed to this story the more I read! They live in historical Siena at a time when the plague has ravaged their town and there is no cure for those affected. Together they cross the city underground, following clues in bones up to the towers of Siena, where – circled by magpies – the children find the terrible truth . If you’ve not read any of Kiran Millwood Hargrave books before this is a good introduction to her writing but you really won’t be disappointed by any of her books. I have a huge soft spot for Ghino too, a boy they end up meeting who ends up helping them on their journey.