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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.



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'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.' -- Patrick Ness

Verdigris Deep

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      Publisher: Pan Macmillan
      Publication Date: 28/01/2016
      ISBN13: 9781509818747, 978-1509818747
      ISBN10: 150981874X

      Description

      Book Synopsis

      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.



      Trade Review
      'Everyone should read Frances Hardinge. Everyone. Right now.' -- Patrick Ness

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