Ingo Award-winning author by Helen Dunmore (author)

Sapphire’s father told her that story when she was little. When he is lost at sea she can’t help but think of that old myth: she’s convinced he’s still alive.

Then, the following summer, Sapphy meets Faro, an enigmatic and intriguing Mer boy. Diving down into Ingo, she discovers a world she never knew existed, where she must let go of all her Air thoughts and embrace the sea…

But not only is Sapphy intoxicated by the Mer world, she longs to see her father once more. And she’s sure she can hear him singing across the water:

“I wish I was away in Ingo
Far across the briny sea…”

Product Details

Format

Paperback

ISBN

9780007464104

Publisher

HarperCollins

Date published

July 5th, 2012

Other details

336 pages

Condition

New

Reviews

N U
on 31 May 2018

Interesting Use of Mermaids

Normally, books with mermaids fall into a lot of tired tropes; something like Ariel or some use of the sirens of ancient mythology (which, by the way, were actually half-bird and not mermaids). It's nice to see something that's a bit refreshing in its use of this fantasy element, but it's even better to see a book where a sister-brother team are working together.

It'd be nice to see the rest of the series available on the shop (or, at least, available in the region for Italy).

4 out of 5
Azul
on 11 February 2015

Oh. My. God.

This is one of my favourite books to read! I was so addicted and I couldn't put the book down!! Each chapter left me wanting more and more. Best. Book. Ever.
Thanks!!

5 out of 5