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    The Kingdom over the Sea
    The Kingdom over the Sea
    The Kingdom over the Sea
    Audiobook8 hours

    The Kingdom over the Sea

    Written by Zohra Nabi

    Narrated by Aysha Kala

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    “Enchanting, immersive, and beautifully imagined.” —A.F. Steadman, New York Times bestselling author of Skandar and the Unicorn Thief

    “Perfect for fans of Philip Pullman and Tahereh Mafi” (Booklist), this lavish middle grade adventure follows a girl who must travel to a mystical land of sorceresses, alchemists, jinn, and flying carpets to discover her heritage and fulfill her destiny.

    My own Yara, if you are reading this, then something terrible has happened, and you are on your own. To return to the city of Zehaira, you must read out the words on the back of this letter… Good luck, my brave girl.

    When twelve-year-old Yara’s mother passes away, she leaves behind a letter and a strange set of instructions. Yara must travel from the home she has always known to a place that is not on any map—Zehaira, a world of sorcerers, alchemists, and simmering magic. But Zehaira is not the land it used to be. The practice of magic has been outlawed, the Sultan’s alchemists are plotting a sinister scheme—and the answers Yara is searching for seem to be out of reach.

    Yara must summon all her courage to discover the truth about her mother’s past and her own identity…and to find her place in this magical new world.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherSimon & Schuster Audio
    Release dateJun 6, 2023
    ISBN9781797162515
    Author

    Zohra Nabi

    Zohra Nabi grew up inventing stories for her two younger sisters. She studied law at Cambridge and Oxford universities, but secretly dreamed of being an author. Now she lives in London, browsing bookshops and writing magical adventures. She’s the author of The Kingdom Over the Sea series. 

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      I read this book because the title reached out to me. I thought it was going to be a bad book since it had no ratings but it turned out to be an incredible book

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      I didn't get a chance to look at the other side.
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      hmm barley any reviews Lemme fix Dat heh heh heh heh heh
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      Stunning debut novel, skillfully narrated! Can’t wait for the sequel!!
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      One of the best books I've listened to in a while!