- Title:
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Swallow's Dance (MP3)
- Written by:
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Wendy Orr
- Read by:
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Roslyn Oades
- Format:
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Unabridged MP3 CD Audio Book
- Number of CDs:
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1
- Duration:
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6 hours 39 minutes
- MP3 size:
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290 MB
- Published:
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November 01 2019
- Available Date:
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November 01 2019
- Age Category:
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Children (10+)
- ISBN:
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9780655627524
- Genres:
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Fiction; Fantasy
- Publisher:
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Bolinda audio
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Price
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Award winning author
Leira's family flee to the island of Crete just before a huge volcanic eruption destroys their island and sends a tsunami to where they thought they had found safety.
The noise throws us from our beds. It’s too huge to be heard; it bombards us. It’s the sound of the end of the world.
Leira is starting her initiation as a priestess when her world is turned upside down. A violent earthquake leaves her home in pieces. And the goddess hasn’t finished with the island yet.
With her family, Leira flees across the sea to Crete, expecting sanctuary. But a volcanic eruption and tsunami throw the entire world into darkness.
In the resulting chaos, Leira finds her noble-born privilege reduced to nothing; alone with her injured mother and elderly nurse, Leira’s only hope of survival is her own resourcefulness.
A thrilling Bronze Age survival story from the award-winning author of Dragonfly Song.
'The sections in verse are particularly descriptive and lyrical. This reinforces the Greek atmosphere ... a beautiful and powerful story. I loved it!'
Jill Jemmett
'Some chapters written in verse make the more emotional plot lines sing. An eye-opening look at how difficult it is when one's status changes in life, and how attitude can shape outcome ... Beautiful writing and a fast-moving plot will give young historical fiction fans much to love.'
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